Senior Account Manager

Last updated 19 days ago
Location:Sydney
Job Type:Full Time
Xero is a beautiful, easy-to-use platform that helps small businesses and their accounting and bookkeeping advisors grow and thrive.

At Xero, our purpose is to make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world. This purpose sits at the centre of everything we do. We support our people to do the best work of their lives so that they can help small businesses succeed through better tools, information and connections. Because when they succeed they make a difference, and when millions of small businesses are making a difference, the world is a more beautiful place.

As a Senior Account Manager you are responsible for bringing Xero Partners on the Partner Journey, facilitating growth through education, strategy and guidance.

You would be responsible for the successful growth, support and development of some of the largest Accounting Partners.

This will include challenging their thinking while helping them understand the value of the Xero Ecosystem and how to successfully implement the Xero Practice Tools where applicable.

Another key impact driver will be your thought leadership within the Accounting/Bookkeeping industry and tech industry as a whole, achieved through engagement across different mediums such as Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook, etc.

What success looks like

  • Increasing adoption of use of Xero Products
  • Increasing share of wallet of Xero services within the partners
  • Educating Partners effectively
  • Successfully executing 1:Many events
  • Building deep relationships with Partners and developing multiple contacts within each Partner firm
  • Partner’s growing through the Xero Partner Journey
  • Working closely with the Partner Consulting team to educate Partners and implement Xero practice and reporting tools
  • Meeting monthly targets (Gross Revenue, Upgrade Revenue, Net new orgs, Activity KPIs)

    • What you’ll do

  • Relationship management of existing accounting Partners
  • Drive customer numbers up and achieve monthly targets
  • Driving online strategy deep within the practice, and increasing the number of active users within each firm
  • Develop collaboration plans for the firms to sign clients onto Xero
  • Guide and educate partners through the benefits and process of adopting Xero's Partner practice tools
  • Creating, presenting and attending Xero Partner events
  • Drive further engagement with partners via formal plans to develop Xero skills
  • Manage the recruitment, education and growth of your Partner base
  • Ensure Partners and staff attend introductory webinars, events & certification training
  • Educate Partners on all Partner resources available

    • What you’ll bring with you

  • Proven sales experience
  • Performance and results driven
  • Territory Planning experience Loads of initiative and ability to work autonomously
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills and an enthusiasm for building strong relationships, including strong public speaking skills
  • Experience with managing long term client relationships
  • CRM database skills required
  • Knowledge of the workings of an accounting practice preferred but not essential
    • Thank you for your interest in joining Xero!

    Xero will be closed for our annual end of year shutdown between Friday, 25th of December - Sunday 17th of January.

    We will follow up on your applications as soon as possible upon our return.

    We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding and wish you a safe and happy new year.

    Take care, The Xero Talent team.

    Why Xero?

    At Xero we support many types of flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance your work, your life and your passions. We offer a great remuneration package including shares plus a range of leave options to suit your well-being. Our work environment encourages continuous improvement and career development and you’ll get to work with the latest technology.

    Our collaborative and inclusive culture is one we’re immensely proud of. We know that a diverse workforce is a strength that enables businesses, including ours, to better understand and serve customers, attract top talent and innovate successfully. We are a member of Pride in Diversity, in recognition of our inclusive workplace. So, from the moment you step through our doors, you’ll feel welcome and supported to do the best work of your life.