Our Government and Housing sales vertical are currently hiring for a proactive, driven and eager Account Director to come in and manage the current relationships we have with our key customers. Through building valuable relationships and being curious, you will help our existing customers have access to the latest government and housing software and additional relevant products across the Advanced portfolio. At present, over 250 UK authorities use our solutions with over 300 housing organisations using our software.
What You Will Do
As an Account Director, you will manage relationships across a complex portfolio
Manage the sales cycle from initial opportunity through to close
Actively generate and close opportunities within the existing customer base
Provide accurate sales forecasts for any given month or year
Develop and maintain account plans to achieve individual sales target
What You Will Have
Account Directors will have strong negotiation and closing skills
Experience within Sales in the healthcare/public sector
A proven track-record of success in B2B new business sales within a complex client portfolio
Effective communication and time management skills
What We Do For You
Wellbeing focused Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral
Annual Leave 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days
Employee Assistance Programme Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First
Endometriosis Friendly Employer - We are proud to confirm our commitment to developing an environment and culture that allows those with endometriosis to thrive in the workplace
Personal Growth - Regardless of where you are at in your career, were committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally
Development Programmes From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go
Performance Bonus Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success
Financial wellbeing - We understand as well as your mental wellbeing, your financial wellbeing is really important
Pension Scheme Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company
Income protection insurance Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most
Recognition Highlighting and rewarding the great work our people do
Values Awards Our quarterly employee-driven initiative to highlight and reward the people in the organisation who embody our values the most
Performance & Talent Our own technology platform that allows you to get real-time feedback, conversations and goals to help you become your best self
Making a Difference we provide opportunities to help our people make a difference to the causes they care about
MatchIt! Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and Advanced will match part of the funding
Volunteering Time Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it
Pennies from Heaven donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger
Who We Are
Advanced is one UK's largest providers of business software and services serving 20,000 global customers with an annual turnover of £330M . We manage 1.5 million 111 calls per month, support over 2 million Further Education learners across the UK, handle over 10 million wills, and so much more. Our mission is to power the world of work and, as you can see, our software underpins some of the UK's most critical sectors.
We invest in our brilliant people. They are at the heart of our success as we strive to be a diverse, inclusive and engaging place to work that not only powers the world of work, but empowers the growth, ambitions and talent of our people.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Real Estate
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