Strategic Account Manager Inspection

LRQA; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global assurance provider is seeking a Strategic Account Manager in Lyon. This role involves driving new business, building client relationships, and managing strategic sales initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience meeting sales targets, developing solutions for large organizations, and preparing proposals for senior audiences. By joining the team, you will contribute to expanding the market presence and ensuring client satisfaction in inspection services.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of achieving annual sales targets in a business-to-business environment.
• Experience working with large strategic organizations to develop sales solutions.
• Proven track record of developing contract values with significant accounts.
• Experience in preparing and delivering proposals to senior audiences.

Responsabilités

• Drive new business by identifying opportunities within strategic accounts.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders to enhance collaboration.
• Lead strategic sales initiatives to maximize revenue growth.
• Manage pipelines and develop comprehensive account plans.

Connaissances

Sales targets achievement

Building strategic relationships

Developing sales solutions

Preparing proposal presentations

Managing quotations and bids

Description du poste

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Location: LRQA - Lyon - WELLIO Part Dieu

Position Category: Business Development

Position Type : Employee Regular

We are seeking a Strategic Account Manager to join our team in Lyon and play a pivotal role in expanding our market presence and ensuring client satisfaction in Inspection services.

Are you a dynamic professional with a passion for building strategic relationships and driving business growth?

If you are ready to make a significant impact and help us grow, we invite you to apply for future opportunities.

How will you make a difference

• Drive New Business -Identify and secure new opportunities within existing and targeted strategic accounts.
• Build Strong Relationships - Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with key stakeholders in client accounts to enhance collaboration and trust.
• Lead Sales Initiatives - Take charge of strategic sales efforts, ensuring effective implementation to maximize revenue and growth.
• Innovate with New Offerings - Introduce and promote new products and services from our expanding LRQA portfolio to meet client needs.
• Contribute to Bids - Play an integral role in strategic bids, contributing expertise and insights to the bidding process.
• Local Leadership - Serve as a local lead for strategic accounts, partnering with Global Account Managers (GAMs) to drive sales and maximize pipeline opportunities.
• Achieve Performance Goals - Focus on retention, revenue growth, and new client acquisition as key performance indicators for your success.
• Develop Strategic Plans - Create and execute comprehensive account plans that align with our group growth objectives, optimizing revenue opportunities.
• Manage Pipelines - Ensure a strong and growing pipeline by collaborating with regional / global teams.

What will you bring

• Demonstrable experience of achieving annual sales targets, selling products and services in a comparable role in a BB environment.
• Proven experience of working with large strategic organisations to develop sales solutions.
• Demonstrable experience of developing contract values with large accounts through year-on-year double digit growth.
• Experience in preparing and delivering proposal presentations to senior level audience.
• Experience in managing quotations, bids and proposals, including knowledge of pricing strategies to achieve required margin.
• Knowledge of the business assurance sector is highly advantageous but not essential.

LRQA stands for dedication to clients, market firsts, and deep expertise in risk management. We’ve grown to become a leading global assurance provider, bringing together outstanding expertise in certification, customised assurance, cybersecurity, inspection and training.

While we’re proud of our heritage, it’s who we are today that really matters, because that’s what shapes who we and our clients can become tomorrow. By staying true to our shared values and combining decades of collective experience, we support our clients in building a safer and more sustainable future.

LRQA currently operates across countries, has more than ,+ colleagues globally, generates £m in revenue, and supports more than , clients across a diverse range of sectors and markets.

Everything we do is about shaping a better future for our people, clients, communities, and the planet.

By joining us, you’ll help make the world a better place.