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Strategic Account Manager

Lighthouse
Location
Denver Metropolitan Area
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Revenue
Salary
$81,000 - $99,500
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6+ years in strategic account management, technical account management, or enterprise customer success in a SaaS environment
  • Proven experience building executive-level relationships and owning commercial outcomes - renewals, expansion, and retention
  • AI-first proficiency: daily use of Claude, Gemini, or similar tools
  • Revenue management and business intelligence experience: comfortable navigating data models, OTB vs. Actuals, and adoption/usage metrics
  • Strong understanding of hospitality technology - PMS systems, OTAs, channel managers, or revenue management workflows
  • Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences while building commercial instincts around adoption and retention
Nice to have
  • Experience in a commercial overlay or technical advisory role
  • Familiarity with Lighthouse or comparable hospitality intelligence platforms
  • Working knowledge of API and integration concepts sufficient to field integration-related questions
  • Experience with Salesforce, Gainsight, or similar CRM/CS tooling
What the job really is

The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) at Lighthouse is responsible for managing a portfolio of high-value Tier 1 accounts, focusing on building executive relationships and driving commercial outcomes. Daily tasks include conducting business reviews, utilizing AI tools to demonstrate ROI, and collaborating with various teams to ensure customer success. The role requires a strong technical understanding of hospitality technology and a proactive approach to account management.

Benefits
  • Flexible time off: Autonomy to manage your work-life balance.
  • 401k matching: Up to 4%.
  • Health insurance: Two Blue Cross Blue Shield plans with 99% company contribution to the base plan and 75% for dependents and spouses, plus $25/month to HSA.
  • Vision and Dental Insurance: Dental Buy-up plan option, 50% company contributions to premiums for both employees, dependents and spouses for both.
  • Employee Assistance Program: 100% confidential and free.
  • Employer paid Short Term Disability + $50,000 Life Insurance
Things to weigh
  • High-touch engagement model may require significant relationship management skills.
  • Role heavily relies on AI tools, which may be a steep learning curve for those unfamiliar with them.
  • The position demands a proactive approach to prevent churn, which can be challenging in a fast-paced environment.
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