The CEM Manager is responsible for achieving revenue targets through account growth, retention, cross-selling, upselling and strategic client engagement. The role requires strong commercial acumen, proactive pipeline management, stakeholder networking, data product selling and account planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve or exceed annual revenue targets and maintain a healthy pipeline.
• Create and execute account plans for all priority accounts with clear growth strategies.
• Expand stakeholder relationships and identify new budget holders and decision makers.
• Conduct regular client meetings and strategic business reviews.
• Drive adoption of YouGov Data Products including BrandIndex, Profiles, Behavioral, GTP, Yabble and future solutions.
• Execute monthly Top of Mind campaigns and re-engagement programs for dormant clients.
• Generate a minimum level of qualified opportunities each month and maintain accurate forecasting.
• Ensure Salesforce, Gong, Planner and Project Allocator are updated accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver outstanding client experiences and commercial outcomes.

What Success Looks Like (FY27 KPI Alignment)

• Consistent achievement of revenue targets.

• Comprehensive account planning and territory analysis.

• Growth in stakeholder network across existing accounts.

• Demonstrated sales of subscription and data products.

• Strong client re-engagement and retention performance.

• High levels of forecasting and CRM accuracy.

• Continuous professional development through MEDDPICC and sales training.

Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in account management, business development, client engagement or market research sales.
• Experience selling research, data, SaaS, subscription or consulting solutions.
• Strong commercial mindset with a track record of achieving targets.
• Proven ability to build executive-level client relationships.
• Excellent presentation, communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and CRM experience

For roles based in California, New York, Colorado, Massachusetts, or Washington State, the base salary hiring range for this position is $85,000 - 105,000 USD

Compensation offered will be determined by multiple factors including location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation and additional benefits.

All US based full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Paid vacation, holidays and sick days
• Flexible working arrangement available
• Group medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match

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