Relationship Manager
MercurySalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Energy, Clean Energy, SaaS, AnalyticsIndustries
Requirements
- Relationship-Driven: Build instant rapport and foster long-term trust with diverse stakeholders, from analysts to C-suite executives
- Business-Savvy: Strong commercial acumen, understand SaaS best practices, and know how to navigate complex organizations
- Adaptable & Curious: Quick to learn, eager to solve problems, and creative in approach to client engagement
- Results-Oriented: Consistently deliver on goals with high work ethic, initiative, and follow-through
- Exceptional Communicator: Distill complex topics into clear, compelling messages for any audience
- Thrive in a fast-paced SaaS environment, energized by relationship building, business growth, and solving client challenges
Responsibilities
- Maintain high retention rates across your portfolio
- Identify and close expansion opportunities within existing accounts, exceeding revenue targets
- Proactively spot and mitigate churn risks
- Learn the business, roles, metrics, and pain points within each account
- Build relationships with both end users and decision makers to ensure Ascend is seen as a trusted partner
- Lead regular business reviews and client touchpoints
- Collaborate with Account Executives to craft targeted messaging and account strategies
- Deliver relevant insights, resources, and updates that drive engagement and adoption
- Serve as both the client’s advocate inside Ascend and Ascend’s advocate with the client
- Capture client success stories, product feedback, and market trends
- Share findings internally to inform product roadmaps, marketing campaigns, and sales enablement
- Act as the primary point of contact for a diverse portfolio of customers, managing inbound needs, leading proactive engagement, and ensuring successful renewals
- Work closely with Account Executives to uncover new opportunities and expand Ascend’s footprint within client organizations
- Bring valuable insights from the field to inform product, marketing, and sales strategies
Skills
Account Management
SaaS
Relationship Building
Client Engagement
Sales
Commercial Acumen
Stakeholder Management
Customer Retention
Business Development
Communication
Ascend Analytics
Software and consulting for renewable energy analytics
About Ascend Analytics
Ascend Analytics provides software and consulting services aimed at supporting the transition to renewable energy. Their products, which include Market Intelligence, BatterySIMM, SmartBidder, PowerSIMM, Ascend Energy Exchange, and EnSurance, help clients in the energy sector optimize electric power supply and make informed decisions. These tools assist power traders, risk analysts, resource managers, developers, and financiers in both real-time operations and long-term planning. Unlike many competitors, Ascend Analytics combines advanced software solutions with consulting expertise, allowing them to offer tailored insights that help clients navigate the complexities of the energy market. The company's goal is to empower clients to optimize their capital investments and effectively manage energy resources.
Boulder, ColoradoHeadquarters
2003Year Founded
$704KTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_NON_VCCompany Stage
Consulting, EnergyIndustries
51-200Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Risks
Emerging energy analytics startups increase competition, potentially eroding market share.
Rapid AI advancements may outpace Ascend's capabilities, requiring significant investment to stay competitive.
Potential regulatory changes could impact demand for Ascend's current product offerings.
Differentiation
Ascend Analytics specializes in energy transition analytics, optimizing electric power supply.
Their product suite includes Market Intelligence, BatterySIMM, and SmartBidder for comprehensive solutions.
Ascend combines industry-leading model capability with robust client support for competitive advantage.
Upsides
Recent investment from Rubicon Technology Partners accelerates product innovation and expansion.
Growing interest in virtual power plants aligns with Ascend's expertise in power supply optimization.
Increased focus on AI-driven predictive analytics enhances Ascend's forecasting and resource allocation.
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