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About this B2C Account Manager role at Black Spectacles

Black Spectacles · Remote · Chicago, Illinois, United States

About Black Spectacles 

Black Spectacles is the leading learning platform for architects and designers, recognized for our strong brand, thriving business, and meaningful impact on the architecture profession. We are passionate about supporting the architecture and design community through innovative educational products and exceptional customer experiences.

As a fully remote, entrepreneurial company, we foster a collaborative, high-performing culture where creativity, professionalism, and growth thrive. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, accountability, and taking care of one another.

Black Spectacles has been recognized by Great Place to Work and Built In as a top workplace, honored by the American Institute of Architects for our national impact on the profession, and named by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country.

Role Overview

This is a brand-new, high-impact role with the opportunity for ownership and professional growth. We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Account Manager to support the growth and success of our existing and future B2C client relationships. This role partners closely with the sales and marketing teams to deliver a world-class client experience through account support, relationship management, operational coordination, and client engagement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, client-focused, and eager to grow within an account management or client success career path. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems collaboratively, and contributing to client retention and long-term success.

Salary range: $60,000–$80,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Uncapped commission with meaningful upside on upsells, new sales, and re engagement wins, with an OTE of $90,000.

What You'll Do

  • Own outbound and inbound engagement with Black Spectacles' B2C subscriber base, with a primary focus on upselling existing customers into the expert tier
  • Convert inbound prospects who reach out through customer service channels asking which subscription tier to choose
  • Manage cancellation save conversations and build out our engagement pipeline for subscribers who pause their membership
  • Handle a limited volume of customer service tickets (approximately 10% of the role) that are not resolved through the AI support tool
  • Partner with sales and engineering to help structure and clean up B2C customer data inside HubSpot, building the infrastructure needed to operate this book as a true sales pipeline
  • Track engagement and account health metrics to inform outreach priorities and surface at risk subscribers
  • Contribute ideas, processes, and playbooks that shape this role into a scalable function
  • Maintain accurate records inside HubSpot CRM
  • Operate with a high level of professionalism, ownership, and follow through across every customer interaction

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 2 to 4+ years of account management experience with a sales component
  • Demonstrated ability to upsell, cross sell, or grow existing accounts
  • Strong written and verbal communication with a relationship first approach
  • Self-starter who is comfortable operating without a polished playbook or fully built CRM on day one
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a high volume of accounts independently
  • HubSpot experience preferred; Intercom and Stripe experience a plus
  • Comfortable in a fully remote, high accountability environment
  • High integrity, coachability, and a genuine interest in helping customers succeed

Our Ideal Teammate

  • At Black Spectacles, we value individuals who:
  • Take ownership and accountability for their work
  • Bring curiosity, creativity, and a growth mindset
  • Collaborate openly and contribute positively to team culture
  • Pursue excellence and continuous improvement
  • Care deeply about making a meaningful impact on the architecture and design community

Benefits

  • Work From Home: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely year-round.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Starting day one, access to BCBS Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance coverage.
  • Savings & Retirement Plans: FSAs, HSAs, and a 401(k) plan with company match up to 4%.
  • Generous Paid Time Off: Accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation annually, along with 8 holidays, 2 floating holidays, and up to 1 week of sick leave.
  • Referral Program: Earn rewards by referring top talent to our team.
  • Team Building: Enjoy semi-annual team gatherings and events that foster collaboration and camaraderie.

Join Us

If you’re excited to grow your career in account management while making a meaningful impact in the architecture and design industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Black Spectacles is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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How this Account Manager salary compares

This role pays $70,000/yrin line with the typical range for Account Manager roles.

$58,700 median $72,500 $150,378

Typical range $69,875–$115,750/yr, from 21 comparable Account Manager listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Account Manager salary insights →

About Black Spectacles

Black Spectacles is where architects come to learn how to accomplish their next big thing.

We're the only learning platform created entirely for architects. That means we know this industry inside and out, and so do our instructors. Our simple, easy-to-digest and in-depth video tutorials are taught by architects and designers who work on world-class projects.

We're people who love design as much as you do, who have watched the sun come up after our fair share of all-nighters, and who turn every vacation in an architectural pilgrimage. We're just as crazy about architecture as you are. Whether it's getting licensed or learning new software to keep your skills current, everyone at Black Spectacles is committed to helping you get there.

Benefits of working at Black Spectacles:

At Black Spectacles, you'll find unmatched freedom to do world-class work, and ability to shape the direction of the company. If you're the kind of person who takes the bull by the horns, you can be sure that you through your work, you'll feel the impact you’re having in the company- on a daily basis. You'll be driven to excel in your work, receive the resources you need to achieve it, and the freedom to have no one in your way.


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