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Junior SAAS Account Manager
full-time•California•$73k - $97k
About this role
Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly “Free Fridays”, and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer).
So, if you want to join a “Best Place to Work” company and make the world say wow, let's talk.
Job Description
We’re looking for a results-driven Account Manager to grow revenue for our cloud-based media management and collaboration platform, serving customers across media, entertainment, and sports. This role owns the full sales cycle, from qualifying inbound leads to hunting and closing outbound opportunities, across a wide range of deal sizes, from fast-moving SMB deals to complex enterprise engagements.
You’ll work closely with marketing, product, and customer success, engaging with creative, production, post-production, and technical stakeholders to help teams securely manage, collaborate on, and distribute media at scale.
Responsibilities
Revenue & Pipeline
Own and close new business opportunities with ACVs ranging from $15K to $500K+
Manage a balanced mix of inbound leads and outbound prospecting
Run efficient sales cycles for smaller deals (~30 days) while managing longer enterprise cycles (~6-12 months)
Accurately forecast pipeline and revenue using CRM tools
Customer Engagement
Conduct discovery calls to understand customer workflows, technical requirements, and buying criteria
Present and demo solutions to creative, operations, IT, and executive stakeholders
Build business cases and ROI narratives tailored to media & entertainment use cases
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and close deals in collaboration with leadership
Outbound & Market Development
Identify and pursue target accounts in media, entertainment, and sports
Develop outbound strategies across email, phone, LinkedIn, and industry events
Build long-term relationships with key decision-makers and influencers
Collaboration & Feedback
Partner with marketing on lead quality and campaign feedback
Work with customer success and product teams to ensure smooth handoffs and customer satisfaction
Share market and customer insights to influence product roadmap and positioning
Minimum Requirements
Experience
3+ years of B2B SaaS sales experience, preferably in media, entertainment, sports, or adjacent industries
Proven experience closing both transactional and enterprise deals
Comfort owning the full sales cycle, including outbound prospecting
Experience selling to creative, production, post-production, broadcast, or IT teams is a strong plus
Skills
Strong discovery, qualification, and consultative selling skills
Ability to manage multiple deals at different stages and sizes simultaneously
Confident presenter to both technical and non-technical audiences
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce, Zoho, or similar)
Attributes
Self-motivated and comfortable working remotely
Organized, detail-oriented, and strong at follow-through
Curious about customer workflows and technology
Team-oriented with a low-ego, high-ownership mindset
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
Experience selling cloud solutions
Proven track record of driving revenue growth and achieving quota targets
Experience working collaboratively with customer success and marketing
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $73,409 to $97,878. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for a sales incentive plan. The specifics of the plan vary by role and can include elements related to both individual and company performance. In addition, this position is also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision), paid medical leave, a 401k plan with matching company contributions, vacation time, education assistance, student loan assistance program, eighty hours of paid sick leave time annually, and up to twelve weeks paid parental leave.
Sony Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values employees with a broad cross-cultural perspective. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or on any other basis which is protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Electronics Inc. and Sony of Canada ULC.
Sony Electronics Inc. and Sony of Canada Ltd. provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at [email protected], or you can mail your resume to: Sony Electronics, Human Resources Department, 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego CA 92127. Please indicate the position you are applying for.
What you'll do
- This role is responsible for owning the full sales cycle to grow revenue for a cloud-based media management platform, handling deals from qualifying inbound leads to closing outbound opportunities across SMB and enterprise segments. Key duties include managing revenue and pipeline, conducting customer discovery, presenting solutions, negotiating contracts, and developing outbound strategies within the media, entertainment, and sports sectors.
About Sony
At Sony Biotechnology, our flow cytometry and imaging products reflect our full commitment to produce and support high quality, innovative products to support advanced biomedical research. Founded in 1995, we are based in San Jose, California with affiliate offices in Japan, China and Europe.
Innovation
Research and Development as well as engineering teams are based in Japan. Their innovative approaches and technical know-how is incorporated into our product platforms has been recognized in patents as well as numerous technology and design awards.
For example, to improve stability, our systems allow direct monitoring of particle flow status using technology originally developed for the Blu-ray disk that delivers error free performance while operating at very high speed. In conventional flow cytometers, this accuracy largely depends on skillful operators.
To deliver very low noise electronics, our systems incorporate technologies that have brought pure, true sound to music. This Sony know-how reduces signal noise from the electric circuit currents to achieve very low noise electronics so that rogue signal noise does not get in the way of delivering accurate results to scientists.
Importantly, our innovations also come from looking beyond the conventional made possible by constant sensing and deep study of advanced technologies for superior solutions to customer challenges. Our use of microfluidics and spectral analysis are two examples of this innovative approach to product design and development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sony pay for a Junior SAAS Account Manager?
Sony offers a competitive compensation package for the Junior SAAS Account Manager role. The salary range is USD 73k - 98k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Junior SAAS Account Manager do at Sony?
As a Junior SAAS Account Manager at Sony, you will: this role is responsible for owning the full sales cycle to grow revenue for a cloud-based media management platform, handling deals from qualifying inbound leads to closing outbound opportunities across SMB and enterprise segments. Key duties include managing revenue and pipeline, conducting customer discovery, presenting solutions, negotiating contracts, and developing outbound strategies within the media, entertainment, and sports sectors..
Is the Junior SAAS Account Manager position at Sony remote?
The Junior SAAS Account Manager position at Sony is based in California, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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