Research Solutions Account & Strategic Sales Manager

The role involves managing strategic accounts and partnering with academic institutions to promote AI-powered research solutions, focusing on transforming research workflows and fostering long-term collaborations.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $81,400–$151,100/yr

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth across a portfolio of AI‑powered research intelligence platforms, data licensing, and solutions products
• Champion AI‑enabled research discovery, analytics, and insight tools that help customers work faster and more effectively
• Use a consultative sales approach to understand customer challenges and develop tailored, high‑impact solutions
• Build and manage strategic relationships with libraries, research offices, and academic leadership teams
• Develop and execute account strategies that expand partnerships and deliver long‑term value
• Maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline management using tools such as Salesforce, Gong and Clari
• Gather and share market and competitive insights to inform product and go‑to‑market strategy
• Represent Elsevier at academic conferences and higher‑education events to generate meaningful engagement and pipeline

Requirements

• Proven experience managing complex accounts and achieving revenue targets in a consultative sales environment
• Ability to engage credibly with senior academic, research, or institutional stakeholders
• Strong understanding of data, analytics, or technology‑enabled solutions, with curiosity about AI in research
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate customer needs into actionable account plans
• Comfort working with CRM and forecasting tools to manage opportunities and performance
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Shared parental leave
• Study assistance
• Sabbaticals