Senior Client Success Manager - APAC at Akita Software

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Banking, Finance, SubscriptionsIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years’ experience in enterprise SaaS Customer Success or Account Management roles
  • Proven track record of closing renewals and expansions independently - not reliant on Sales
  • Demonstrable success in expanding accounts into parent/sister companies and new business units
  • Consistent history of achieving or exceeding commercial targets (renewals, upsells, multi-year expansions)
  • Exceptional executive presence and confidence (inferred from context of C-suite engagements)

Responsibilities

  • Own and deliver against annual revenue targets (renewals + expansion) across your client portfolio
  • Independently negotiate and close renewals and expansions, including multi-year and enterprise-wide contracts
  • Drive upsell and cross-sell across the full solution suite, identifying whitespace opportunities and expanding into parent companies, subsidiaries, and sister organisations
  • Lead C-suite level engagements, delivering compelling ROI-focused QBRs and positioning Aptitude as a growth partner
  • Build and execute strategic account expansion plans that directly tie product adoption to commercial outcomes
  • Accurately forecast pipeline and deliver ≥90% forecasting accuracy on renewals and expansions
  • Act as the single point of accountability for both client success and commercial outcomes in APAC
  • Achieve targets & KPIs: Revenue Retention ≥95% GRR; Expansion Growth ≥10% uplift across portfolio; Executive Engagement: 2+ C-level meetings per strategic account per quarter

Skills

Account Management
Contract Negotiation
Revenue Forecasting
Upsell
Cross-sell
C-Suite Engagement
QBR Delivery
ROI Analysis
Strategic Account Planning
Commercial Ownership

Akita Software

API observability and service mapping tools

About Akita Software

Akita Software provides tools for API observability and service mapping, helping businesses visualize and manage the interactions between their software services. This allows companies to quickly identify and resolve issues without needing extensive manual documentation. The platform is particularly beneficial for tech professionals like developers and security engineers who maintain complex service ecosystems, especially in environments using microservices architectures. Akita operates on a subscription-based model, where clients pay for continuous monitoring and mapping of their API interactions. This service helps clients catch cross-service issues faster and understand root causes without manual inspection. By simplifying API management and improving service reliability, Akita aims to support tech companies in streamlining their operations.

San Mateo, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$4MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1-10Employees

Risks

Postman's acquisition may lead to integration challenges for Akita.
Increased competition from Postman could overshadow Akita's offerings.
Potential talent attrition due to changes post-acquisition.

Differentiation

Akita specializes in API observability and service mapping for complex ecosystems.
The company offers automated service mapping, reducing manual documentation efforts.
Akita's tools help quickly identify and resolve cross-service issues.

Upsides

Growing demand for API observability tools due to microservices adoption.
Increased interest in automated service mapping for improved system reliability.
Rising importance of security in API management boosts Akita's relevance.

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