Account Manager

Our market-leading client in Guildford seeks an Account Manager to join their growing team.

The annual salary for this Account Manager role is between £40k-£50k, with an anticipated OTE of £75k-£85k.

Hybrid working is in play, with a requirement to be in the office in Guildford for 1-2 days a week.

My client specialises in the design, implementation and support of a wide range of Cloud services and business applications including IT Managed Services, IT Infrastructure support and Communication Solutions. They also work with some of the most reputable organisations in their sector.

The successful Account Manager needs to have experience within the Education sector, specifically selling solutions to schools.

The successful Account Manager will work closely with the Group Director to identify new business prospects and opportunities, converting these into clients and orders. The Account Manager will have a creative approach to developing business, with a willingness to engage with a variety of strategies to create meaningful connections with clients at senior levels. You will also nurture current accounts and look for potential upsells. 

Account Manager – Responsibilities:

• Nurture and develop education business relationships to drive new business revenue
• Ensure value for money for clients, with healthy profit margins on all deals
• Research and identify new education business opportunities
• Grow and nurture recurring revenue
• Develop network of contacts, and generate leads to attract new opportunities
• Collaborate with marketing to widen business reach and create attractive offerings through promotional strategy

Account Manager – Personal attributes:

• Confident communicator & strong negotiator
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ambitious
• Goal-orientated & target-focused
• Team player

Account Manager – Qualifications and Experience:

• Education vertical experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience, working for a Managed Service Provider or related new business/Account Manager role
• A solid knowledge of IT services and products, relevant to Education