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Account Director II
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cleveland, TN - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 140000 - 180000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
At Cision we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here your voice is heard your ideas are valued and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team youll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity collaboration and innovation all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate.
Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. Whether youre solving complex problems or driving bold innovations your growth is our success and together well create the conversations of tomorrow.
Empower your impact at Cision. Be seen be understood be you.
This role is responsible for owning retaining and growing large complex Enterprise accounts by driving significant expansion of ARR and durable NRR performance. This role leads strategic account planning multi-year expansion strategies account management and complex renewal negotiations across executive-level procurement and compliance-driven buying environments.
What youll do
- Own and deliver expansion ARR quota and renewal outcomes within Enterprise accounts.
- Develop and execute strategic multi-year account plans focused on long-term value expansion.
- Lead advanced discovery across executive users procurement security and technical stakeholders.
- Navigate regulatory compliance and procurement frameworks associated with Enterprise customers.
- Drive complex expansion negotiations with higher average selling prices and extended sales cycles.
- Lead and execute the Meddpicc sales process throughout an assignment book on Enterprise clients.
- Proactively manage renewal risk and pricing strategy to protect NRR performance.
- Maintain strong forecast accuracy and commercial inspection rigor.
- Partner cross-functionally to align expansion strategy with delivery capacity and portfolio roadmap.
- Lead a team approach of resources and elevate account planning standards. .
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required to support business needs.
What youll bring
- 10 years in a related role or experience.
- Actual experience may vary depending on role complexity geography and internal development opportunities or a comparable mix of training education and experience.
- Significant experience managing Enterprise account portfolios.
- Demonstrated ability to drive complex expansion and renewal outcomes.
- Strong executive presence and strategic negotiation capability.
- Experience navigating procurement and regulatory frameworks.
- Ability to travel when needed for client and internal meetings - up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications
- University degree preferred.
- Experience managing multi-year strategic account plans.
- Experience in regulated industries or public sector environments.
- Advanced training in structured account planning methodologies.
Cision is the global leader in consumer and media intelligence engagement and communication solutions. We equip PR and corporate communications marketing and social media professionals with the tools they need to excel in todays data driven world. Our deep expertise exclusive data partnerships and award-winning products includingCisionOneBrandwatch andPR Newswire enable over 75000 companies and organizations including 84% of the Fortune 500 to see and be seen understand and be understood by the audiences that matter most to them.
Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity equity and inclusion is vital to driving our culture sparking innovation and achieving long-term success. Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing theCEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledgeand named a Top Diversity Employer for 2021 .
Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or other protected statuses.
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The OTE range for this role is $140000 - $180000 and will vary based on a wide range of factors including location experience qualifications and team.
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