Account Director – Apprenticeships and Professional Services

Executive Headhunters; Warrington; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in apprenticeships and professional services is seeking an Account Director based in Warrington. This role is ideal for a sales-driven professional eager to manage and grow key client accounts while pursuing new business opportunities. The company values candidates with a strong background in engaging senior stakeholders and a desire for career development within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Account Director or in similar sales roles.
• Strong track record in managing large-scale client bases in the apprenticeships or professional services sector.
• Experience with senior stakeholders and collaborative operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the largest key accounts for the business.
• Engage potential and existing clients to discover new opportunities.
• Attend promotional events and network to foster business growth.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Sales-driven mindset

Client relationship management

Opportunity spotting

Job description

Account Director – Apprenticeships and Professional Services

Job Title: Account Director - Apprenticeships and Professional Services
Location: Warrington
Salary: £70k per annum

Our client has an exciting opportunity for an independent, sales-driven individual to join their team as anAccount Director – Apprenticeships and Professional Services.

Account Director –Our Client:

Our client is a leading provider of apprenticeships and professional services in a wide array of industries across the UK. They have worked with some of the country’s biggest employers alongside SMEs, providing training, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications to industries ranging from law, manufacturing, accountancy amongst others. With a turnover of c.£6M and over 100 employees, our client is in a great position to continue to drive growth.

Account Director –The Role:

They are looking to bring on board an Account Director that can focus on their existing accounts and play a key part in the future growth of the business. The role will suit someone who can spot areas for growth within existing accounts and can spot new opportunities. As the business continues to grow, they are looking for someone who can progress their career with the business with opportunities for developing in the short, medium, and long term.

Account Director –Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and grow their largest key accounts
• Bring in new enterprising opportunities by engaging with potential and existing clients
• Take part in external promotional events to further promote the business, attending networking events and meeting clients as and when necessary
• Provide support and leadership on bids and tenders

Account Director –Experience Required:

• Track record of engaging with internal and external senior stakeholders
• Understanding of clients’ needs and working in a collaborative manner
• Experience managing and building a client base on a large scale within the apprenticeships and professional services sector

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for the next step in their career and to leave a lasting impact on a growing business.

The successful candidate is likely to have previous experience as an Account Director, Head of Sales, Business Development Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Sales Director, Business Development Director or similar within the apprenticeship, professional services, or L&D sector.

To submit your CV for this excitingAccount Directoropportunity, please click on ‘Apply for this Role’.

N.B. Due to high levels of interest, we are unable to respond to every individual applicant.