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BrightLink · 4 weeks ago

Client Engagement Manager

BrightLink is a leading platform provider for credentialing organizations, dedicated to improving exam delivery and credential management. They are seeking a Technology Customer Growth & Partnership Manager to drive customer expansion, renewals, and partnership growth, acting as a strategic owner of customer relationships and influencing product direction with insights gained from customer interactions.

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Responsibilities

Own growth and retention for a defined portfolio of existing customers, serving as the primary driver of upsell, cross-sell, and renewal outcomes and opportunities
Identify and execute opportunities to introduce new products, features, and services based on customer needs and usage patterns
Proactively manage renewals, mitigate churn risk, and ensure long-term customer value realization
Develop and maintain account growth strategies aligned with customer objectives and BrightLink’s broader commercial goals
Build a deep, practical understanding of how customers use BrightLink’s technology, including core platforms like Clarus and AI features such as Rosie and Scout, along with workflows, integrations, and adoption maturity
Collaborate with Customer Success leadership on customer business and technology reviews, translating insights into clear recommendations and growth opportunities
Serve as a trusted advisor to customers, influencing adoption of AI-driven innovations like Rosie and long-term platform strategy
Elevate customer insights internally, influencing product direction, roadmap prioritization, and go-to-market decisions
Manage and grow relationships with existing channel and referral partners, ensuring alignment and measurable impact
Identify, evaluate, and develop new referral and ecosystem partnerships that support customer growth and market expansion. Lead partner enablement efforts, including positioning, use cases, and value articulation
Act as a key voice in shaping BrightLink’s partner strategy, programs, and operating model
Closely partner with Sales, Product, Marketing, and Customer Success to deliver cohesive customer and partner outcomes
Influence internal stakeholders through data, insight, and clear recommendations
Contribute to the development of scalable processes, playbooks, and best practices for customer growth and partnerships
Represent the voice of the customer and partner ecosystem in internal planning and strategic initiatives

Qualification

Customer growthAccount managementPartnership managementTechnical aptitudeCredentialing experienceCross-functional influenceConsultative approach

Required

5+ years of experience in customer growth, account management, partnerships, or sales-adjacent roles within a technology-focused organization
Proven track record of owning and achieving expansion and renewal targets (e.g., ARR growth through upsells/cross-sells) in a portfolio of mid-market or enterprise accounts
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to engage credibly in product, platform, and solution discussions
Experience managing channel partners, alliances, or referral ecosystems
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority

Preferred

Experience in credentialing, assessment, certification, or education technology is a strong plus

Benefits

Health and vision benefits
401k and matching

Company

BrightLink

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BrightLink is a software and solutions firm for credentialing organizations based on industry.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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