Account Manager

Company Overview

Version 1, celebrating over 30 years of delivering cutting-edge technology and transformation solutions, partners with top global tech firms including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Snowflake. With a workforce of over 3300 and revenues reaching €350/£300 million, the company prides itself as a top employer in the UK and Ireland with numerous workplace recognitions.

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Account Manager to oversee and grow our existing public sector client portfolio. This role involves driving sales growth, maximizing revenue, and ensuring exceptional customer service within the public sector, specifically supporting government-related projects alongside a proactive sales team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and expand existing public sector customer accounts in line with sales and growth objectives.
• Collaborate with sales teams generating new business and leading large government tender responses.
• Deliver highest standards of client satisfaction and service excellence.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Background in business development or account management, preferably within the public sector or central government context.
• Experience in IT services and technology solutions rather than standalone products.
• Familiarity with public sector tendering processes.
• Strong influencing capabilities to coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for preparing high-quality tender documents and internal reports.
• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively at multiple organizational levels internally and externally.
• Ability to foster and maintain solid customer relationships.
• Commercially astute with a clear understanding of project and business environments.
• Efficient in managing tight deadlines and prioritizing activities while identifying issues beyond own expertise.

Personal Traits

• Customer-centric with outstanding interpersonal abilities.
• Confident, ambitious, and enthusiastic attitude coupled with a strong verbal and written communication style.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in negotiating contracts and collaborating with clients on sales and account management fronts.
• Proven track record in developing long-term business opportunities through proposals, bids, and tenders involving both fixed-price and time & materials (T&M) projects.

Additional Details and Benefits

Version 1 offers an extensive benefits package aimed at enhancing employee wellbeing and career progression:

• Quarterly profit-share scheme to reward collective company success.
• Structured career progression and mentorship via dedicated development programs.
• Flexible and remote working arrangements supporting work-life balance.
• Comprehensive financial wellbeing support including pension plans, private healthcare, life assurance, financial advice, and employee discounts.
• Wide-ranging wellbeing initiatives like gym discounts, fitness classes, mindfulness workshops, and an employee assistance program.
• Generous leave policies including enhanced maternity/paternity, marriage/civil partnership, and special leave.
• Support for educational advancement through incentivized certifications and accreditations with major technology providers.
• Recognition programs including annual awards and a peer-to-peer call-out platform.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community involvement supporting social and environmental initiatives.

Version 1 is an equal opportunity employer promoting a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all individuals can thrive. Candidates are encouraged from all backgrounds, and reasonable accommodations for recruitment processes are available on request.