Clera

Account Manager

ViennaFull TimePosted Sep 9, 2026

About the Role

This is an Account Manager position at a fast-growing, seed-funded European AI startup focused on automating business phone communications for SMEs. You will own and grow a portfolio of existing B2B customers, combining commercial account management with hands-on customer success to drive adoption, expansion, and long-term retention.

What You'll Do

  • Serve as the primary contact for assigned customer accounts across the full customer lifecycle.

  • Expand customer value by identifying new use cases for AI phone automation within existing accounts.

  • Run regular reviews, discovery conversations, upsell discussions, and QBRs with customers.

  • Analyze customer usage data to demonstrate measurable impact and further automation opportunities.

  • Own expansion revenue targets, including upgrades, add-ons, and renewals against monthly and quarterly goals.

  • Ensure smooth onboarding and ongoing product adoption to maximize retention.

  • Collect and relay structured market and customer feedback to product and go-to-market teams.

  • Maintain an accurate CRM, reliable forecasts, and a healthy expansion pipeline.

  • Collaborate closely with Customer Success, Product, and Marketing on account plans and handovers.

  • Help shape the account management and expansion motion as the company scales.

What We're Looking For

  • At least 1 year of experience in B2B SaaS sales, account management, or customer success.

  • Proven track record of driving upsells, renewals, or expansion revenue within existing accounts.

  • Strong product and technical understanding, with a clear affinity for AI and ML technologies.

  • Native-level German fluency, comfortable leading customer calls, demos, and business reviews.

  • Structured working style, ownership mindset, and a strong customer-first orientation.

  • Experience in a startup or scale-up environment is a plus.

  • Discipline in CRM hygiene and pipeline management.

Compensation & Benefits

OTE of EUR 65,000 to EUR 95,000 annually (fixed salary plus uncapped commission), depending on experience. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Location

On-site in Vienna, Austria, with hybrid work possible.

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