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MICHAEL PHILIPS

MICHAEL PHILIPS

London

Summary

Commercial SaaS Account Director with 7+ years' experience managing a portfolio of strategic mid-market and enterprise customers with an Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) value of approximately £2.8M. Consistently delivered 112% Net Revenue Retention (NRR) through renewals, pricing optimisation and expansion opportunities while maintaining a 95% Gross Revenue Retention (GRR) across the portfolio.

Proven track record of generating over £450k in annual expansion ARR through cross-sell, upsell and account growth initiatives, while managing enterprise accounts with an average contract value of £50k–70k ACV. Experienced in leading complex commercial negotiations, procurement processes and executive stakeholder engagement, consistently delivering strong renewal performance and accurate revenue forecasting.

Combining commercial expertise with a Software Engineering degree, I effectively bridge the gap between business and technical stakeholders during platform adoption, migrations and digital transformation initiatives. Recognised for building trusted executive relationships, developing strategic account plans and delivering measurable commercial outcomes that drive long-term customer value and sustainable revenue growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Director

SENDIBLE
2023.05 - 2025.06
  • Owned customer retention, renewal, expansion, and commercial growth strategies across key accounts.
  • Led complex commercial negotiations, procurement processes, legal reviews, and enterprise contract discussions.
  • Developed account plans focused on long-term customer success, value realisation, and revenue growth.
  • Acted as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, supporting customers through platform evolution and business change initiatives.
  • Worked closely with Product and Leadership teams to communicate customer requirements and influence future platform development.
  • Identified and executed upsell, cross-sell, and account expansion opportunities.
  • Managed renewal discussions and commercial conversations to maximise customer value and retention outcomes.
  • Partnered with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success teams to improve customer engagement and adoption.
  • Supported technical and integration-related customer discussions, ensuring business requirements aligned with platform capabilities.

Senior Account Manager / Account Manager

SENDIBLE
2021.03 - 2023.05

• Managed a portfolio of SMB and mid-market SaaS customers, supporting account growth, retention, and long-term customer success initiatives.

• Developed trusted relationships with key customer stakeholders, acting as the primary point of contact throughout the customer lifecycle.

• Led discovery and business review sessions to understand customer objectives, operational challenges, and platform adoption requirements.

• Supported customer onboarding, adoption, and expansion strategies, helping customers maximise value from the platform.

• Identified upsell, cross-sell, and account growth opportunities aligned to customer goals and business outcomes.

• Acted as a technical-commercial resource for customers evaluating API-driven workflows, integrations, and platform capabilities.

• Worked closely with Product and Engineering teams to communicate customer feedback, validate use cases, and influence future platform enhancements.

• Collaborated with Marketing and Customer Success teams to improve customer engagement, product adoption, and retention outcomes.

• Delivered tailored demonstrations, training sessions, and strategic recommendations to support customer growth and platform utilisation.

• Managed commercial discussions, contract negotiations, and renewal conversations while maintaining strong customer relationships.

• Served as a trusted advisor for both commercial and technical stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into clear business value.

Sales Development Representative

SENDIBLE
2018.07 - 2021.03
  • Generated pipeline opportunities through outbound prospecting.
  • Conducted discovery and qualification conversations.
  • Managed HubSpot CRM and LinkedIn Sales Navigator activity.
  • Worked with Sales and Marketing teams to improve conversion performance.
  • Maintained outreach quality and operational standards.

Digital Analytics & Digital Media Apprentice

INCISIVE MEDIA
2013.10 - 2014.08
  • Supported digital analytics and campaign performance initiatives.
  • Analysed website performance and presented findings to stakeholders.
  • Tracked advertising campaign performance.
  • Produced campaign reports and optimisation recommendations.
  • Supported data-driven decision making initiatives.

Education

BSc (Hons) - Software Engineering

Cardiff Metropolitan University
May 2018

A Levels - Information Technology, Further Mathematics, Computing

Bishop Stopford's School
08.2013

Skills

  • Customer Retention
  • Expansion
  • Forecasting
  • RFP/RFQ
  • Procurement
  • Contract Negotiation
  • HubSpot CRM
  • Campaign Optimisation
  • HTML5
  • CSS
  • Microsoft Office

Hobbies and interests

Volunteer – St Mary Archangel Michael City Mission | Ongoing
• Participate in weekly outreach visits in Victoria, London, supporting homeless and vulnerable members of the local community through engagement, practical assistance, and signpo

Timeline

Account Director

SENDIBLE
2023.05 - 2025.06

Senior Account Manager / Account Manager

SENDIBLE
2021.03 - 2023.05

Sales Development Representative

SENDIBLE
2018.07 - 2021.03

Digital Analytics & Digital Media Apprentice

INCISIVE MEDIA
2013.10 - 2014.08

BSc (Hons) - Software Engineering

Cardiff Metropolitan University

A Levels - Information Technology, Further Mathematics, Computing

Bishop Stopford's School
MICHAEL PHILIPS