Account Director

Xact Placements Ltd; Hitchin; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic IT Managed Service Provider is seeking an experienced Account Manager / Director to establish and lead a new Sales division. Responsibilities include building customer relationships, driving sales strategies, and achieving ambitious targets. The ideal candidate will possess solid IT networking knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record in sales. This role offers a competitive salary of £50-60k with uncapped bonuses and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible hybrid working

Competitive salary with uncapped bonuses

Qualifications

• A confident sales professional with solid IT networking knowledge.
• Proven track record of hitting sales targets.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow a commercial sales division from scratch.
• Lead high-value customer relationships and long-term management.
• Shape strategy and drive growth initiatives.

Skills

IT networking knowledge

Sales expertise

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Job description

Overview

Are you a driven sales leader with the ambition to help build something from the ground up? This is your chance to shape and grow a new Sales division of a thriving IT Managed Service Provider.

My client are a established MSP with a strong track record delivering cutting-edge networking, data centre, and cyber security solutions for organisations across the UK. Having dominated the public sector space, they are now ready to expand into the commercial market—and are looking for a proven Account Manager / Director to help lead the charge.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow a commercial sales division from scratch.
• Lead high-value customer relationships, from first meeting to long-term account management.
• Work with top-tier vendors (Aruba, Fortinet, and more) to create winning solutions.
• Shape strategy, drive initiatives, and deliver growth.
• Host customer meetings, tech days, and industry events.
• Smash targets while inspiring and mentoring your future team.

Qualifications

• A confident sales professional with solid IT networking knowledge (Aruba/Fortinet experience a plus).
• Ambitious, proactive, and ready to take ownership of building a division.
• Skilled communicator and relationship-builder, with a track record of hitting targets.
• Organised, self-motivated, and hungry to succeed.
• Full UK driving licence (office is not well served by public transport).

Why join us?

• Competitive £50-60k salary + uncapped bonuses/commission.
• Hybrid working with flexibility to manage your own diary.
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays.
• The autonomy to shape a new business area in a supportive, fast-growing company.

If you're ready to take the next step and leave your mark on a growing MSP, we'd love to hear from you