Strategic Key Account Manager at Zalaris managing key relationships and driving upsell in HR & Payroll services. Engaging executive stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery in complex global environments.
Responsibilities
Own key customer relationships, contracts, P&Ls, and strategic account plans.
Drive renewals, upsell, cross-sale and expansion into new markets and services.
Act as single points of contact for strategic customers — advising, challenging and inspiring improvement.
Identify root causes, improvement opportunities and business cases that create measurable value.
Lead opportunity development and manage the commercial pipeline.
Champion customer success internally and navigate the matrix organization to deliver results.
Requirements
Proven experience as strategic account manager in complex, global environments.
Strong commercial mindset with demonstrated success in upsell, renewals, and business development.
Understanding of HRM, including Payroll, Time & Attendance, Workforce Management, Travel & Expense, and HCM platforms (Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle).
Experience with Managed Services / Outsourcing.
Ability to engage confidently with senior HR stakeholders (CHRO level).
Analytical and advisory skills — able to build business cases and challenge customer thinking.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills; comfortable leading governance forums.
A proactive, entrepreneurial “can-do” attitude and strong accountability for customer success.
Bonus: Backgrounds from top tier management consulting with strong PowerPoint, Excel, CRM, Power BI & AI tool proficiency.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Professional development opportunities
Influence strategic decision-making at the customer’s highest levels
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