Strategic Account Manager

Strategic Account Manager Location: New York (Onsite – 5 days/week)100-175 base + 250 OTE uncapped Our client is a high-growth, venture-backed AI company transforming how consumer brands make strategic decisions. Their platform enables companies to move beyond lagging data and act on real-time consumer signals — unlocking faster, smarter decision-making across marketing, insights, and strategy teams.This is a unique opportunity to own and build an entire vertical from scratch — operating as both a commercial leader and industry expert within your space.The RoleThis is not a typical account management role. You’ll act as the founder of a vertical, owning the full commercial motion while becoming a recognised voice in your industry.You’ll combine industry expertise + commercial ownership, building deep relationships, driving revenue, and shaping how the product evolves for your market.What You’ll Be Doing• Own the full commercial lifecycle — from pipeline generation through to closing enterprise deals • Build and grow relationships across insights, marketing, and strategy teams within target accounts • Expand revenue within existing customers by acting as a strategic partner • Establish yourself as a thought leader in your vertical (content, events, industry presence) • Translate real customer challenges into product feedback, influencing roadmap and direction • Build and scale your own book of business within a defined verticalTarget Verticals• Beauty & Skincare • Food & Beverage • Wellness • CPG • Retail • Technology & Consumer ElectronicsWhat They’re Looking For• 3–6 years of experience in a commercial, strategy, or revenue-generating role • Must have in-house experience at a high-growth startup or F100 company within one of the target verticals • Strong understanding of how brands operate across marketing, insights, and strategy • Experience in sales, BD, or revenue ownership (startup experience a plus) • Background in consulting, banking, or corporate strategy is beneficial • Strong interest in AI and how it can transform decision-makingProfile Fit• Deep, genuine passion for a specific consumer vertical — you’re an insider, not an outsider • High ownership, “builder” mentality — comfortable operating without a playbook • Commercially driven with a strong hunter mindset (landing + expanding accounts) • Strong communicator, able to engage senior stakeholders and build multi-threaded relationships • Ambitious, high-slope individual looking to grow quicklyWhy Join• True ownership — build and own a vertical from day one • High impact — directly influence product and GTM strategy • Strong backing — well-funded with rapid growth • Category-defining product using cutting-edge AI • Clear path to leadership as you scale your vertical