Account Director

Objective Corporation; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Reading is seeking an Account Director to spearhead the development of new business opportunities. You will create and implement strategic sales plans, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with marketing teams to achieve revenue targets. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years in the IT/software industry and a robust network of industry contacts. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where your potential is valued as much as your experience.

Benefits

Rich learning and enablement programmes

Regular team events

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Min 10 years in an IT/software industry environment.
• Demonstrable experience influencing customers and partners at senior level.
• Ability to work autonomously and part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new customers for Information Intelligence products.
• Devise and implement strategic sales plans.
• Work with marketing teams to find key business opportunities.
• Achieve annual revenue targets for software and services.

Skills

Strong business development skills

Outstanding negotiation skills

Exceptional communication skills

Experience in IT/software industry

Knowledge of vertical markets

Expert in Solution Selling

Job description

As the Account Director, you will be responsible for identifying and securing new customers for our Information Intelligence products. You will devise and implement strategic sales plans, identify and pursue new business opportunities, negotiate contracts and co-ordinate with internal teams to deliver solutions to meet our Customers' needs. This role reports to the Regional Director, EMEA Sales & Customer Success and is an individual contributor with no people management responsibilities.A day in your role:

• Identifying a strong network and develop relevant industry contacts and influencers.
• Finding and developing key new business opportunities, working in conjunction with our local and corporate marketing teams
• Achieve annual revenue targets for sale of software and professional services.
• Develop appropriate pipeline to achieve current and future years quota (s) through personal prospecting and effective marketing programs.
  Strong business development skills, be able to work the provided leads as well as identify and qualify new opportunities
• Outstanding sales ability including outstanding negotiation skills, persuasive ability and exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experienced in one or more of the vertical markets of relevance, all levels of government, utilities, regulated industries.
• Expert in Solution Selling, Strategic Selling or Challenger Selling methodologies.
• Demonstrable experience of Influencing both customers and partners at a senior level
• Min 10 years in an IT/software industry environment.
• Be able to work autonomously and as an effective part of a team.
  At Objective, we create software that makes a difference. With over 400 people spread across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, Objective is a leading developer of SaaS solutions for the government.
  Rich learning and enablement programmes
• A team culture built on directness, support, openness and shared success
• Regular team events
• A gender-equal and inclusive workplace.
• If you do not tick every box, do not let that stop you. We value potential, learning agility, and diverse perspectives just as much as experience, and we encourage you to apply. At Objective, we recognise and celebrate our diverse team as pivotal to our strong employee engagement and our high-performing culture, underpinned by Our Values. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable laws in the regions where we operate. To ensure a positive experience, please inform our Talent Team of any adjustments or accommodations you may require during the recruitment process, so we can support you effectively.