Client Executive Director

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Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote or Hybrid
110K-125K Annually
Senior level
Professional Services • Software
Our software enables you to understand how your business works, how it breaks, and how to put it together again.
The Role
Serve as a principal enterprise account leader driving renewals, expansion, executive stakeholder engagement, and long-term account planning. Build ROI-driven business cases, negotiate complex agreements, run Executive Business Reviews, forecast renewal/expansion pipelines, and partner cross-functionally to protect recurring revenue and grow strategic accounts.
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The Role
We're looking for a strategic, commercially minded Client Executive Director to manage and grow Fusion's most important enterprise client relationships.
As a Principal-level individual contributor within the Revenue organization, you will serve as both a trusted advisor and growth leader for a portfolio of high-value accounts. You will own renewal strategy, expansion opportunities, executive stakeholder engagement, and long-term account planning while helping clients advance their enterprise resilience programs.
This role requires a unique combination of value-based selling, executive relationship management, business consulting, and commercial leadership. You will partner closely with Customer Success, Product, Legal, Finance, and Revenue Operations to drive customer outcomes, protect recurring revenue, and identify opportunities for growth across Fusion's platform.
This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who thrives in complex enterprise environments, enjoys influencing executive stakeholders, and wants to play a critical role in Fusion's long-term growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities
  • Own a portfolio of strategic enterprise accounts, driving retention, expansion, and long-term customer value.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive account plans that align customer objectives with Fusion's solutions and roadmap.
  • Lead all renewal activities from initial planning through contract execution.
  • Identify and pursue expansion opportunities across Fusion's product portfolio.
  • Build ROI-driven business cases and value narratives that resonate with executive stakeholders.
  • Facilitate Executive Business Reviews (EBRs/QBRs) that demonstrate program progress, business outcomes, and future opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with business, operational, and executive stakeholders across customer organizations.
  • Negotiate complex commercial agreements, including multi-year renewals and enterprise-wide expansions.
  • Collaborate with Customer Success teams to align account health, adoption metrics, and customer outcomes.
  • Monitor renewal and expansion pipelines, maintaining accurate forecasting and CRM data.
  • Represent Fusion at customer events, industry conferences, advisory boards, and executive briefings.
  • Provide customer feedback and market insights that influence product strategy and go-to-market initiatives.
  • Mentor junior Client Executives and contribute to team best practices and strategic initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Demonstrated expertise in enterprise account management, consultative selling, and customer growth strategies, within Financial Services prefered.
  • Strong value-selling capabilities, including the ability to build ROI-based business cases and executive presentations.
  • Exceptional executive presence and ability to engage effectively with C-suite stakeholders.
  • Deep understanding of strategic account planning and customer lifecycle management.
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating complex enterprise agreements.
  • Ability to navigate sophisticated stakeholder environments and organizational dynamics.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage account data, adoption metrics, and business outcomes to inform strategy.
  • Experience using CRM platforms and forecasting methodologies, preferably Salesforce.
  • Knowledge of enterprise resilience, business continuity, risk management, governance, compliance, or related disciplines is a plus.
  • Ability to balance strategic planning with tactical execution across multiple enterprise accounts.

Qualifications (Education and Experience)
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Management, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of enterprise account management, strategic sales, customer success, or related B2B experience.
  • Proven track record of achieving or exceeding revenue, retention, and expansion targets.
  • Experience managing large, complex enterprise accounts with multiple stakeholders and business units.
  • Demonstrated success developing executive relationships and influencing strategic decision-making.
  • Experience leading contract negotiations and renewal strategies for enterprise customers.
  • Experience with SaaS, enterprise software, or technology solutions preferred.
  • Experience within enterprise resilience, business continuity, operational risk, GRC, or related markets is preferred.

Milestones for the First Six Months
In One Month, You Will:
  • Complete onboarding and develop a strong understanding of Fusion's platform, products, and market positioning.
  • Meet key internal stakeholders across Customer Success, Product, Finance, Legal, and Revenue Operations.
  • Review assigned accounts and gain familiarity with renewal schedules, account health, and growth opportunities.
  • Learn Fusion's sales methodology, forecasting processes, and account planning framework.
  • Identify immediate renewal risks and strategic priorities within your portfolio.

In Three Months, You Will:
  • Establish relationships with key stakeholders across your assigned accounts.
  • Complete strategic account plans for priority customers.
  • Lead customer meetings independently, including executive discussions and renewal planning sessions.
  • Develop and present value-based business cases supporting renewal and expansion opportunities.
  • Build a reliable renewal and expansion forecast with identified growth opportunities across your portfolio.

In Six Months, You Will:
  • Own all renewal and expansion activities for your assigned portfolio.
  • Deliver Executive Business Reviews that clearly demonstrate customer value and strategic direction.
  • Have multi-year account plans in place for key customers.
  • Successfully progress renewal and expansion opportunities through Fusion's sales process.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to customer executives while consistently driving retention and growth objectives.
  • Contribute strategic insights and best practices that strengthen Fusion's overall revenue organization.

Compensation & Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is $110,000-$125,000, depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. This position is also eligible for variable compensation tied to renewal, expansion, and portfolio growth objectives.
Fusion offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.
Disclaimers
Fusion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, pregnancy, military service or discharge status, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Nothing in this job posting should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Management, or related field.
  • 8+ years of enterprise account management, strategic sales, customer success, or related B2B experience.
  • Proven track record of achieving or exceeding revenue, retention, and expansion targets.
  • Experience managing large, complex enterprise accounts with multiple stakeholders and business units.
  • Demonstrated success developing executive relationships and influencing strategic decision-making.
  • Experience leading contract negotiations and renewal strategies for enterprise customers.
  • Experience using CRM platforms and forecasting methodologies.
  • Salesforce (preferred CRM).
  • Experience with SaaS, enterprise software, or technology solutions.
  • Experience within enterprise resilience, business continuity, operational risk, GRC, or related markets.
  • Strong value-selling capabilities and ability to build ROI-based business cases and executive presentations.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
258 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Fusion Risk Management is recognized as the most innovative and fastest growing provider of cloud-based enterprise software for business continuity risk management, IT disaster recovery and crisis management. Fusion is transforming the industry and has been named a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Business Continuity Management software.

Why Work With Us

Fusion provides a highly collaborative work environment where motivated employees can advance their careers and contribute to Fusion’s success. Work-life balance is of high importance at Fusion. We are committed to fostering an environment of trust, inclusion, transparency, innovation, and one that encourages hard work, passion, and having fun.

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We have a Chicago headquarters and another office in London. While very much a remote environment, we encourage attendance for those that wish to work in office and sponsor a number of in-person & remote engagement activities.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
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