Notable Highlight
Generated and closed approximately in revenue within 12 months as an Account Manager.
Experience Summary
Maris M. is an Account Management, Customer Success, Sales, and E-Commerce Operations professional with extensive experience managing client relationships, driving revenue growth, and supporting DTC brands through customer lifecycle management and digital marketing initiatives. His background spans SaaS, market research technology, e-commerce operations, email marketing, SMS marketing, and customer success. Most recently, Maris served as an Account Manager at Res., a leading research participant recruitment platform, where he managed client relationships, renewals, pricing discussions, quarterly business reviews, feasibility assessments, and screener logic development. He generated and closed approximately in revenue within a 12-month period while maintaining strong client satisfaction and retention. Prior to Res., Maris worked extensively with DTC and e-commerce brands in SMS marketing, customer engagement, and digital commerce operations. He spent two years managing operations for Gourmet Brittle, a Shopify-based e-commerce business, overseeing platform management, email marketing campaigns through Klaviyo, SMS marketing through Emo., campaign planning, customer engagement initiatives, and day-to-day e-commerce operations. Industry Experience - SaaS - Market Research Technology - E-Commerce - Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) - Consumer Products - Digital Marketing - Customer Success - Marketing Technology
Key Achievements
- Generated and closed approximately in revenue within 12 months as an Account Manager at Res. - Managed client renewals, pricing negotiations, quarterly business reviews, and account growth initiatives. - Built customer success expertise through ongoing management of high-value client relationships. - Managed Shopify-based e-commerce operations for a Florida-based DTC brand over two years. - Developed and executed email marketing campaigns using Klaviyo to support customer engagement and retention. - Managed SMS marketing programs through Emo. to improve customer communication and conversion opportunities. - Balanced account management responsibilities with hands-on marketing and operational execution. - Developed expertise across SaaS and e-commerce environments, with strong understanding of customer acquisition, retention, and lifecycle management.
Skills
Account Management & Customer Success, Account Management, Customer Success, Client Relationship Management, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), Contract Renewals, Customer Retention, Stakeholder Management, Account Growth, Customer Lifecycle Management, Client Onboarding, Revenue Expansion, Sales & Revenue Growth, Revenue Generation, Consultative Selling, Opportunity Management, Pricing Strategy, Upselling & Cross-Selling, Pipeline Management, Business Development, Client Acquisition, Commercial Negotiation, E-Commerce & Digital Marketing, Shopify Administration, E-Commerce Operations, Email Marketing, Klaviyo Campaign Management, SMS Marketing, Emotive Platform, Campaign Planning, Customer Engagement, Lifecycle Marketing, DTC Marketing, Operations & Analytics, Project Coordination, Workflow Management, Performance Reporting, Data Analysis, Process Optimization, Customer Insights, Platform Operations, Platforms & Tools, Shopify, Klaviyo, Emotive, Respondent, CRM Platforms, E-Commerce Management Systems, Marketing Automation Tools, Strategic Account Management, Customer Success Strategy, Revenue Retention, Customer Satisfaction Management, Renewal Management, Stakeholder Communication, Relationship Building, Customer Education, Retention Marketing, Customer Journey Management, Campaign Performance Analysis, CRM Management, Account Expansion, Business Reviews & Reporting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Operational Support, Problem Solving, Data-Driven Decision Making, Client Engagement, Time Management, Organizational Skills.
Work Experience
Account Manager for Tier 1 Enterprise Accounts
RI · USA Market Hybrid · Sept 2025 – June 2026
- Managed a portfolio of Tier 1 and Tier 2 enterprise accounts, closing nearly K in recruitment fees in under 12 months.
- Led full-cycle commercial management: per-credit pricing, discount structuring, MSA and Order Form negotiation, PO processing, and renewals.
- Delivered data-driven Quarterly Business Reviews, turning credit-usage and burn-rate analysis into expansion and renewal conversations.
- Advised clients on recruitment feasibility, incidence-rate estimation, screener logic, and panel composition to lift qualification rates and project success.
- Handled escalations, credit/incentive top-ups, and disputes with a documentation-first, consultative approach that protected both the relationship and revenue.
Account Executive
Vol. · USA Market · Jan 2025 – Oct 2025
- Pioneered Account Executive establishing Vol.'s US-market presence; closed and onboarded 21 new accounts.
- Generated M in card potential spend and M in accounts payable potential spend.
- Shaped the early US sales playbook and go-to-market strategy. Interviewed and helped expand the SDR/AE team.
E-commerce Operations Manager
PGB · South Pasadena, FL · June 2024 – Feb 2026
- Managed Shopify product listings, website updates, discounts, and ecommerce operations.
- Planned and executed seasonal promotional campaigns across major retail holidays.
- Created email and SMS campaigns through Klaviyo and Emo. to drive engagement and sales.
- Developed campaign copy, product messaging, banners, and promotional offers.
- Supported customer acquisition and retention through bundles, discounts, and free shipping offers.
- Positioned products for DTC, wholesale, and corporate gifting opportunities.
- Assisted with product merchandising, bundle strategy, and cross-sell opportunities.
- Monitored campaign performance and recommended improvements to messaging and promotions.
- Supported creative direction for website, email, and social media marketing assets.
- Strengthened brand presence through product storytelling and customer-focused content.
Account Executive – SMB Market
Emo. · Los Angeles, CA · Oct 2023 – June 2024
- Sourced, qualified, and converted SMB e-commerce leads from trial to paying customers.
- Negotiated terms and pricing with brand owners; led onboarding calls to strategize SMS campaigns.
- Supported the CSM on contract renewals for the paying-customer base.
Account Manager – Activations
CH · San Francisco, CA · Aug 2022 – June 2023
- Managed closed-won accounts, driving revenue via shift extraction with an 84–100% average activation rate.
- Nurtured key stakeholder relationships and resolved customer concerns quickly.
- Led client onboarding and training; mentored new team members.
Sales Closer/SDR/Regional Account Executive
CH · San Francisco, CA · July 2020 – Aug 2022
- Maintained a consistent 40% closing rate and met all required metrics to achieve monthly target closed accounts.
- Oversaw the pipeline of opportunities and identified qualified leads.
- Took charge of call appointments and negotiations, employing a consultative selling approach to secure deals.
- Fostered and sustained relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
- Delivered timely and cost-effective solutions to address challenges.
- Utilized Salesforce, SalesLoft, Appsmith, and Confluence to track and record essential metrics throughout the sales process.
- Set up account information for client onboarding within Clipboard's SaaS system upon receiving the signed contract.