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Sales Engagement & Account Manager

Peterson's, Denver, CO, United States


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Overview We are seeking a motivated and highly organized

Sales Engagement & Account Manager

(Hybrid SDR / Account Management Role) to support both sales conversion and ongoing customer relationships. This is a unique hybrid role that primarily focuses on

engaging qualified leads provided by the company

and managing customer accounts through renewal.

While the role does

not primarily involve cold prospecting , there may be opportunities over time to support

targeted outbound or cold outreach initiatives

as the sales organization evolves.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Engagement & Appointment Setting: Follow up with

qualified leads

from conferences, events, inbound inquiries, and curated lead lists

Engage prospects via phone, email, and digital channels to assess interest and needs

Schedule discovery and sales meetings for assigned Sales Representatives

Ensure timely, professional follow-up to maximize conversion from provided leads

Maintain accurate lead and activity records in the CRM

Account Management & Customer Interaction: Manage a portfolio of customer accounts following the initial sale

Serve as a primary point of contact for ongoing customer communication

Conduct regular check-ins to support customer satisfaction and retention

Identify opportunities for upsell, cross-sell, and account growth

Partner with internal teams to ensure a positive customer experience

Renewals & Quoting: Manage the renewal process for assigned accounts

Prepare and deliver renewal quotes and proposals

Coordinate with internal teams to ensure pricing accuracy and timely renewals

Proactively manage renewal timelines and mitigate renewal risk

Outbound & Growth Support (As Needed): Participate in targeted outbound or cold outreach campaigns when needed

Support strategic growth initiatives or pilot programs

Provide feedback on outreach effectiveness and messaging

Collaboration & Reporting: Work closely with Sales Representatives to ensure a smooth handoff from lead to customer

Collaborate with marketing and event teams to improve lead engagement strategies

Maintain accurate CRM records for leads, accounts, and renewals

Report on meeting activity, renewal performance, and account health

Qualifications

1–3+ years of experience in sales support, account management, customer success, or related roles

Strong communication, follow-up, and relationship-building skills

Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar)

Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Comfortable interacting with customers and internal sales teams

Adaptable and open to evolving responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working conference or event-generated leads

Exposure to outbound or cold outreach (even if limited)

Experience in B2B sales, SaaS, or services environments

Experience with quoting, renewals, or contracts

What Makes This Role Unique

Primarily focused on

engaging qualified leads , not heavy cold prospecting

Combines appointment setting with long-term account ownership

Opportunity to expand into outbound initiatives over time

High visibility and collaboration across Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success

What Success Looks Like

Strong conversion of qualified leads into scheduled sales meetings

High renewal and retention rates

Positive customer feedback and long-term relationships

Flexibility and effectiveness as the role evolves

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