(Senior) Account Manager – CPG (US)

Statista
New York, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior account managers with CPG industry experience who thrive in client-facing, revenue-driven roles within a hybrid work environment.

Best fit for

  • Experienced CPG account managers adept at strategic client expansion.
    — “Own and grow a portfolio of consumer packaged goods (CPG) clients
  • Negotiators comfortable with complex commercial conversations and multi-year agreements.
    — “Lead complex commercial conversations, including pricing strategy, contract negotiations
  • Data-savvy professionals who can position analytics as strategic assets.
    — “Develop a strong understanding of client business models and position Statista as a strategic data partner

Things to consider

  • Hybrid work model requires some in-office presence despite flexibility.
    — “Hybrid work and flex-time
  • Revenue targets are individual and team-based, demanding consistent performance.
    — “Consistently exceed individual revenue targets and contribute to broader team success

How to stand out

  • Quantify past CPG account growth metrics in your resume.
    — “Proven track record of managing and growing strategic client relationships
  • Prepare examples of cross-selling data solutions in interviews.
    — “Identify new opportunities within existing accounts, including cross-sell and upsell
  • Highlight SaaS or subscription product experience prominently.
    — “Experience with SaaS or subscription-based products strongly preferred
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • renewal and expansion revenue
  • client relationship building
  • cross-sell and upsell
Typical background
account managementCPG sales

Skills & requirements

Required

Account ManagementCPG Client RelationshipsCommercial AcumenComplex Deal ManagementCross-functional Collaboration

Preferred

Saas Product ExperienceSubscription-based Products

Stack & domain

Account ManagementCpg Client RelationshipsCommercial AcumenComplex Deal CyclesPricing StrategyContract NegotiationsMulti-year AgreementsProduct PositioningCross-sell And UpsellSaas Or Subscription-based ProductsLeadershipCommunicationPresentationNegotiationTeamworkProblem-solvingCustomer Relationship ManagementStrategic PlanningExecutionTrust-buildingConsumer Packaged GoodsData AnalyticsBusiness Data PlatformStrategic Data Partner

About the role

Original posting from Statista via Ashby

At Statista, we’re all about facts and data, for we are the world's leading business data platform. By providing reliable and easy-to-use data as well as various data analytics products and services, we empower people worldwide to make fact-based decisions.

Founded in Hamburg in 2007, we have quickly grown into a global company with offices in major cities such as London, New York, Berlin and Tokyo. And we still have a lot of plans. Our constant growth does not only prove our success, but also keeps creating new development and career opportunities for our employees.

We value and celebrate our diverse culture. You are welcome here for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or whether you prefer bar graphs to pie charts. Your story matters – keep writing it as part of our team.

Are you ready to join us?

Responsibilities

  • Own and grow a portfolio of consumer packaged goods (CPG) clients, driving both renewal and expansion revenue
  • Build and deepen relationships with senior stakeholders across CPG clients
  • Develop a strong understanding of client business models and position Statista as a strategic data partner
  • Identify new opportunities within existing accounts, including cross-sell and upsell of Statista’s data and research solutions
  • Lead complex commercial conversations, including pricing strategy, contract negotiations, and multi-year agreements
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Research, and Marketing to deliver tailored solutions for clients
  • Represent Statista within the media and agency ecosystem, contributing to brand presence and thought leadership
  • Consistently exceed individual revenue targets and contribute to broader team success

Qualifications / Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in account management or sales within consumer packaged goods (CPG) environments
  • Proven track record of managing and growing strategic client relationships
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience navigating complex deal cycles
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
  • Experience with SaaS or subscription-based products strongly preferred
  • Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment
  • High ownership mindset with a drive to exceed targets

What we offer

In addition to our great team, culture, and our shared goal of empowering people with data, there are many other things that make Statista a great place to work! Join us and benefit from:

  • Work from abroad up to 30 calendar days a year
  • Hybrid work and flex-time
  • International team and social events
  • Subsidized urban mobility and access to fitness and wellness options
  • Free access to Langdock and all its amazing functionalities
  • Career & training opportunities
  • Attractive locations and modern offices
  • Mental health support with OpenUp

Some of the benefits listed here apply only to the German entity and to Junior-level roles or above.

Source: Statista careers (Ashby)

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