Associate Account Manager, SLED

Description Keeper is hiring a driven SLED (state, local, and higher education) focused Associate Account Manager to join a high producing team within our B2B sales division. This is a 100% remote position from select locations, with an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule for candidates who live near our global headquarters in Chicago. Keeper’s cybersecurity software is trusted by millions of people and thousands of organizations, globally. Keeper is published in 23 languages and is sold in over 150 countries. Join one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and gain valuable skills while expanding and developing client relationships in this pivotal role! About Keeper Security Keeper Security is a leading cybersecurity software company that protects thousands of organizations and millions of people in more than 150 countries. Keeper delivers a powerful zero-trust and zero-knowledge solution built to meet the stringent requirements of state, local and educational (SLED) IT environments. Its flagship offering, KeeperPAM®, is an AI-enabled, cloud-native platform that protects users, devices and critical infrastructure from cyber attacks. Recognized in the Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for Privileged Access Management (PAM), Keeper combines robust compliance with unmatched visibility and control. With industry-leading certifications, including GovRAMP Authorization, Keeper provides the security assurance public sector organizations require. Learn why agencies trust Keeper to defend against today’s sophisticated adversaries at KeeperSecurity.com . About the Role Join an elite group of proven performers and highly successful Associate Account Manager professionals. Our team is full of seasoned technologists, with experience selling into SME and Enterprise level accounts. They have a passion for helping companies get the most out of their technology investments and are skilled at identifying new business opportunities and expansion opportunities within named accounts. As a SLED focused Associate Account Manager, you will work with an established client base within the public sector, concentrating on state, local, and higher education and be responsible for growing revenue through these accounts using our industry-leading solutions. Responsibilities Thrive in a supportive but independent workplace with the opportunity to grow as our organization grows Carry a revenue quota to meet or exceed sales targets within assigned accounts Provide strong interactions with customers at the Senior Management level with support on forming relationships with C level contacts Work with clients to negotiate contract renewals, cross-sells and upsells Work with clients to establish business and technical goals & potential via technical and Quarterly Business Reviews Navigate SLED-specific procurement processes, including RFP/RFI responses, contract vehicles, cooperative purchasing agreements, and compliance requirements (e.g., FedRAMP, StateRAMP, CJIS, etc.) Build and manage relationships with key public sector stakeholders, including government agencies, educational institutions, and internal champions, aligning Keeper solutions with mission-driven objectives and budget cycles Understand public sector funding models and budget timelines to effectively position renewals, expansions, and multi-year agreements Maintain a structured cadence with named customer accounts, build relationships, present Keeper solutions, troubleshoot challenges, manage issues with the broader Keeper team and close deals Advise customers on best practices for securing and protecting their business against password related breaches Proactively manage the success of a portfolio of assigned Keeper Security customers to deliver consistent value across the entire lifecycle Consistently demonstrate knowledge of Account Management best practices, stay up to date on trends in the industry, and operate as an Account Manager and Cybersecurity advisor to your customers Understand and navigate account procurement practices to negotiate licensing contracts Resolve customer issues, alone and through collaboration with other Keeper Security teams; approach all situations with curiosity and creativity. Resolving customer issues can involve troubleshooting and require deep technical knowledge of our solutions and the Password management space Build strong customer relationships by maintaining high levels of engagement, adoption, and communication; conduct quarterly business reviews to ensure our clients are up to speed on their areas of vulnerability, new product features etc. Become a Keeper Security product expert for your customers; occasionally assist on Sales or Marketing calls/webinars as an Account Manager & Keeper expert Drive customer advocacy in the form of references, referrals, and case studies Perform data-driven reviews and analysis on customer portfolio to prioritize opportunity and risk; reliably renew and expand customer contracts, meet and exceed personal and team quotas Participate in the evolution of Keeper Security’s own Account Management programs and processes; insist on excellence in our own AM initiatives Contribute towards the development of a strong team environment by upholding high work standards Jump at opportunities to go the extra mile to ensure our customers are supported and successful! Requirements 2+ years of experience within software or tech sales (with a focus on upselling and expansion) 1+ years of SLED or government sales experience within software or tech sales Strong technical knowledge as it pertains to software integrations (SSO, Directory etc), implementation, onboarding & support Experience working in IAM or cybersecurity industry Motivated by solving problems for customers; demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges before they arise Experience working with and selling to Enterprise organizations, IT and Cyber Security Executives Unrivaled sense of autonomy, ownership, and dedication to helping customers realize their intended value Energetic and self-motivated; a team player who is also a proactive and creative problem solver Aptitude for learning software; strong with business applications Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strict attention to details. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal; consistent diplomacy, tact, and poise when working through customer issues and escalations Working knowledge of Salesforce.com Undergraduate degree preferred (BA/BS) Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision (Inclusive of domestic partnerships) Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental life Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance 401k (Roth/Traditional) A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc) Keeper Security, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Classification: Non-Exempt Keeper Candidate Privacy Notice This notice explains how Keeper Security processes your personal data during recruitment. Depending on the role and location, the Controller of personal data (the organization responsible for determining why and how personal data is processed) will be Keeper Security Inc. (US), Keeper Security EMEA Ltd. (Ireland), or Keeper Security APAC K.K (Japan). 1. Data We Collect Information You provide: Contact details, CV/resume, cover letter Employment history, qualifications, work eligibility Application responses and uploaded documents Information We generate: Interview notes, assessments, communications Scheduling information Information From Others: Recruiter/referral information who submit your profile References (with your consent, before final offer) Public professional profiles Background verification (post offer) Voluntary Diversity and Equal Opportunity Information We may ask you to voluntarily provide diversity information including race/ethnicity, gender, disability status and veteran status (US). Providing this information is optional and Keeper collects this data in order to comply with EEOC and similar requirements 2. How We Use Your Data Assess your application and suitability Manage interviews and recruitment workflow Consider you for other/future roles (we may seek your consent to keep your information on our systems beyond the retention period specified) Comply with employment law obligations 3. Legal Basis Legitimate Interests (recruitment management, security and integrity of the hiring process) Contracting steps (for progressed candidates) Legal and regulatory compliance obligations; explicit consent where required 4. Who We Share Information With Internal: HR, hiring managers, interviewers*, IT support for system administration *Note - diversity and equal opportunity data is not shared with hiring managers. Third Parties: Service providers who assist with: Applicant tracking, recruitment systems and assessment providers Background verification vendors (post offer) Recruitment agencies (where applicable) Tools to support communication, collaboration and to securely store your data Keeper ensures that all our third parties are contractually bound to protect your personal data with adequate safeguards in place. 5. International Transfers Your data may be accessed by Keeper entities globally as needed for the purposes of hiring and decision making. We protect any such data transfer between Keeper entities using appropriate safeguards under applicable data protection laws. 6. Security We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, consistent with our industry leading security standards. 7. Retention We keep your data for 24 months from your last application activity, then delete or anonymize it. Exceptions: You opt into our talent database for further retention by providing consent (extended retention) You're hired (transfers to employee records) 8. Your Rights You have the following rights and can contact us at the email below to exercise them: Access, correct, or delete your data, subject to applicable law and retention requirements Object to or restrict processing Withdraw consent (where applicable) Request data portability Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority If you become an employee, your rights regarding your employee record are governed by our internal Employee Privacy Notice and certain data will be retained as required under relevant laws such as employment or tax law. When you request access to your personal data, some information may be redacted if it includes the personal data of other individuals or information that we must protect in order to preserve their privacy rights. 9. Automated Decisions Keeper does not make hiring decisions using solely automated processing. 10. Contact - Candidates can send privacy questions to: [email protected]