Key Account Manager RJ Region (Gerente de Contas Estratégicas Regional RJ) - Rio de Janeiro / RJ (Hybrid)

We're looking for a Key Account Manager to manage and develop a strategic portfolio of Clara clients in the RJ state. Preferably based in Rio de Janeiro City, this person will be responsible for building long-term relationships with clients and, above all, driving sustainable growth within the portfolio by identifying expansion opportunities, increasing usage, and driving adoption of new Clara solutions.

We're looking for someone with commercial energy, an ownership mindset, and a strong results orientation, who can turn client knowledge into concrete business opportunities. This is a strategic portfolio management role, with close client engagement and strong interface with different areas of Clara. Success in this role will be directly tied to the ability to retain, develop, and expand clients, increasing the value generated through the relationship with Clara.

• →Manage and develop a portfolio of strategic clients in the RJ state.
• →Build strong, long-term relationships with different stakeholders and decision-makers, including C-level executives.
• →Develop a deep understanding of each client's business, challenges, and financial processes, identifying value-generation opportunities.
• →Develop and execute growth strategies for the portfolio, focused on increasing TPV, revenue, usage, and share of wallet.
• →Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities, expanding the use of Clara's solutions within client accounts.
• →Proactively identify opportunities, rather than limiting activity to client-driven demand.
• →Lead commercial negotiations and expansion processes with clients.
• →Create development plans for key accounts, prioritizing the opportunities with the greatest business impact.
• →Monitor portfolio indicators, identifying risks, opportunities, and action plans.
• →Conduct meetings, business reviews, and in-person client visits.
• →Work in partnership with Customer Success, Sales, Credit, Product, and other areas to unlock opportunities and ensure a consistent experience.
• →Develop relationships within the Southern region's business ecosystem and represent Clara at relevant events and initiatives.

We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

• Experience in Key Account Management, Account Management, or large B2B account management.
• Proven experience developing and growing client portfolios.
• Strong commercial orientation and ability to identify and convert upsell, cross-sell, and account expansion opportunities.
• Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and influencing skills across different hierarchical levels, including C-level executives.
• Energetic, proactive, results-oriented profile.
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect client needs to available solutions.
• Good analytical skills to track metrics, identify opportunities, and build action plans.
• Availability for frequent travel within the region.

• Experience in financial services, fintechs, payments, banking, SaaS, or technology.
• Knowledge of the Southern Brazil corporate market.
• Established relationships with companies and executives in Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and/or Paraná.
• A good sense of humor.

• A high talent-density team driven to make an impact in Latin America — low ego, high ownership.
• Competitive salary and stock options (ESOP) from day one.
• An annual learning budget and accelerated development paths.
• English is our working language, with Spanish and Portuguese every day.

• Clarity — Open and direct communication: we say what we mean and give context where it matters.
• Simplicity — If it can be simpler, it should be.
• Ownership — We own everything we do, end to end. When something needs to happen, we don't wait.
• Pride — We hold ourselves to a high standard, and it shows in what we deliver.
• ABC (Always Be Changing) — We adapt fast, embrace change, and keep learning.
• Inclusivity — Diverse ideas, stories and perspectives build a better Clara.

If you meet the must-haves, apply — the nice-to-haves are a bonus, not a requirement.