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International Account Manager

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Gilbert, AZ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $54K - $77K 💻 Customer Success 🗓️ July 20th, 2026
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Ascend Learning is hiring an International Account Manager. The role involves managing B2B client relationships, ensuring contract consumption, boosting client retention, and identifying upsell opportunities to align with the company's growth goals. The Account Manager acts as the liaison between international partners and internal teams to deliver exceptional client support and maximize value.

Highlights
  • Manage and nurture client relationships with NASM international partners, providing ongoing support and business reviews.
  • Track and optimize client contract usage to maximize return on investment for NASM and AFAA products.
  • Enhance client retention through client satisfaction monitoring, renewal processes, and loyalty strategies.
  • Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities by aligning product offerings with client needs and objectives.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records and provide data-driven reports on client engagement and retention metrics.
  • Required skills include strong communication, negotiation, relationship-building, and data analysis.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field with proven account management or B2B sales support experience.
  • Familiarity with CRM software and project management tools is preferred.
  • Position requires up to 10% domestic and international travel for industry events and visits.
  • Annual salary range is $53,800 to $77,000, with eligibility for bonuses and incentives; includes health benefits, 401(k) match, and wellness programs.

International Account Manager Full Description

International Account Manager

Category:  Sales
Req ID:  1262
Date:  Jul 20, 2026
Location:  Gilbert, AZ, US, 85297

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture

Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers.

Headquartered in Burlington, MA, with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America’s Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025.

We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.

For over 37 years, National Academy of Sports Medicine® (NASM®) has set the standard in fitness and wellness credentials and certification with best-in-class, evidence-based programming. An Ascend Learning brand, NASM has delivered over 1.4 million fitness professionals in over 100 countries. From personal training to nutrition coaching, wellness to sports performance, NASM trainers and specialists work at every level to help clients set and reach their unique goals. Join us in igniting potential and making a lasting impact in the fitness and wellness industry.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
The Account Manager for B2B Client Support will play a critical role in managing and nurturing client relationships. This individual will focus on supporting client needs, driving contract consumption, increasing client retention rates, and identifying upselling opportunities. The ideal candidate will excel at understanding client requirements, maximizing value for the client, and aligning the company’s growth objectives.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK
This position will hybrid out of our Gilbert, AZ office.  Remote candidates will be considered.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME
  1. Client Support and Relationship Management:
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for our NASM international partners, providing exceptional service and support.
    • Build strong, lasting relationships by understanding client business needs, objectives and challenges.
    • Conduct regular check-ins and business reviews with clients to ensure satisfaction and address any concerns proactively.
    • Act as a liaison between clients and internal teams to ensure effective communication and resolution of issues.
  2. Contract Consumption Management:
    • Track and monitor client contract usage to ensure optimal consumption of NASM and AFAA products.
    • Educate clients on the benefits and full potential of the solutions available within their contract.
    • Work with clients to identify and address any obstacles preventing full contract utilization, ensuring maximum ROI.
  3. Client Retention and Renewals:
    • Follow strategies to enhance client loyalty and satisfaction, fostering long-term partnerships.
    • Analyze client usage, satisfaction, and overall engagement to assess renewal likelihood.
    • Drive renewal process, addressing any concerns that may impact retention and presenting new value propositions as needed.
  4. Upsell and Cross-sell Opportunities
    • Identify and propose upsell opportunities based on clients’ needs and business objectives.
    • Work collaboratively with sales and product teams to align offerings with client goals and future growth potential.
    • Provide clients with information about new or complementary products that could enhance their experience and address additional needs.
  5. Data-Driven Insights and Reporting
    • Maintain accurate records of client interactions, usage data, and progress in CRM.
    • Prepare reports and insights on client health, retention metrics, contract consumption, and upsell achievements.
    • Use data to improve strategies and identify trends that inform proactive client support initiatives.
 
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
    • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
    • Proven experience in account management, customer success, or B2B sales support.
    • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
    • Ability to analyze data, understand key metrics, and develop actionable strategies.
    • Familiarity with CRM software and project management tools is a plus.
    • Customer-Focused: Passionate about understanding client needs and providing tailored solutions.
    • Results-Oriented: Motivated to achieve retention and upsell targets.
    • Problem-Solver: Able to navigate challenges creatively to deliver positive outcomes.
    • Collaborative: Works well across teams to drive client success and company growth.
    • This position will include limited domestic and international travel for industry-related live events and in-person facility visits. Travel could be up to 10%.
 

HIRING RANGE

The current full-time annualized hiring range for this role is $53,800.00-$77,000.00 and does not include discretionary bonus or sales incentives, if applicable. In accordance with applicable state laws, we are providing the expected salary range for this position. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, current business needs and local market factors. Most regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in an Ascend incentive bonus or sales plan. 

BENEFITS
 
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Employee assistance program
  • Other employee wellness programs such as Headspace and Airvet
  • Charitable matching program
 
Fostering A Sense of Belonging 
 
Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.  
 
Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S.-based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.