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Education
Skills
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Louisa Isaacs

Louisa Isaacs

Account Manager/POD Lead
Belmont Park

Summary

Dynamic Account Manager with extensive experience at Meltwater, adept at strategic planning and customer needs assessment. Successfully led a high-value portfolio across a suite of solutions spanning eight product categories, enhancing client retention through exceptional service and proactive problem-solving. Proven ability in data-driven decision making and cross-functional collaboration, driving growth and satisfaction among C-suite executives across diverse African markets.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Account Manager/POD Lead

Meltwater
04.2024 - Current
  • Portfolio/POD Lead; leading a POD which includes a Client Success Manager (CSM) and a Renewal Manager (RM) on a Client Success portfolio for the African market.
  • Managed a 360-sales-cycle across a portfolio of 100+ high-value accounts across several African markets.
  • Managed and increased strategic Product Enablement and Adoption across a suite of solutions spanning eight product categories.
  • Managed relationships with Executive (C-Suite) level customers.
  • Successfully resolved escalated issues, preventing potential loss of valuable clients while maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved.
  • Maintained high client retention rate by providing exceptional customer service and anticipating client needs.


Key Account Manager

Meltwater
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Conducted regular account reviews with clients to assess performance, identify areas for improvement, and strategize future growth opportunities.
  • Analyzed sales and customer data to identify trends and opportunities for increased profitability.
  • Strengthened client relationships through regular communication and effective problemsolving.
  • Created sales forecasts to target daily, monthly and yearly objectives.
  • Organized cross-functional teams to address complex client requests or projects efficiently, resulting in increased satisfaction levels among key accounts holders.

Account Manager

Meltwater
08.2022 - 10.2023
  • Conducted regular account reviews with clients to assess performance, identify areas for improvement, and strategize future growth opportunities.
  • Analyzed sales and customer data to identify trends and opportunities for increased profitability.
  • Strengthened client relationships through regular communication and effective problemsolving.
  • Created sales forecasts to target daily, monthly and yearly objectives.
  • Organized cross-functional teams to address complex client requests or projects efficiently, resulting in increased satisfaction levels among key accounts holders.

Associate Key Account Manager

Meltwater
03.2021 - 07.2022
  • Participated in industry events and conferences to expand professional network and strengthen relationships with existing clients.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to address any issues or challenges faced by clients, fostering trust and ongoing collaboration.
  • Increased client satisfaction by building and maintaining strong relationships with key account stakeholders.
  • Streamlined internal processes for more efficient management of key accounts and improved client communication.
  • Proactively identified potential roadblocks within key accounts, implementing remediation plans to address issues before they escalated.

Intern - Client Success

Meltwater
12.2020 - 02.2021
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Honours - English

University of The Western Cape
Cape Town
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy; History; English

University of The Western Cape
Cape Town
04.2001 -

Skills

Strategic planning (Project Management)

Customer needs assessment

Business development and planning

Networking skills

Territory management

Management collaboration

Extensive Product Knowledge

Advanced Boolean Skills

Data-driven decision making

Trend forecasting

Systems and software expertise

Needs analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Employee mentoring

Accomplishments

  • Golden Key Winner for Top Net Revenue Retention Results in EMEA (2022)
  • Top 10 Net Revenue Retention in EMEA (2023)
  • Training - Designed and executed one-month training program (Masterclass) for African customer base.

Additional Information

Gallup CliftonStrengths:

  • Input
  • Learner
  • Intellection
  • Ideation
  • Strategy

Software

SalesForce

Hobbies

Writer (Screenwriting)

  • 2022 Austin Film Festival Semi-Finalist (Warner Brothers Category)

Timeline

Account Manager/POD Lead

Meltwater
04.2024 - Current

Key Account Manager

Meltwater
11.2023 - 04.2024

Account Manager

Meltwater
08.2022 - 10.2023

Associate Key Account Manager

Meltwater
03.2021 - 07.2022

Intern - Client Success

Meltwater
12.2020 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Honours - English

University of The Western Cape
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy; History; English

University of The Western Cape
04.2001 -
Louisa IsaacsAccount Manager/POD Lead