Account Director - Banking

Experian Information Solutions, Inc.; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data and technology company in the UK is seeking an experienced Account Director to lead its Banking team. The role involves managing client accounts, developing strategic plans to drive growth, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective solutions delivery. Ideal candidates should have expertise in selling to financial clients and a strong understanding of market dynamics, as well as proven sales achievements. Benefits include hybrid working, a competitive compensation package, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Great compensation package and uncapped commission

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension and healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
• Expertise in selling software solutions to banking clients.
• Strong understanding of financial services market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic account plans to drive client growth.
• Maintain strong relationships with key clients to ensure satisfaction.
• Conduct market analysis to inform strategies for growth.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Market Analysis

Strategic Planning

Collaboration

Sales Methodology

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Account Director to join our Banking team in GTM and manage key client accounts, driving client satisfaction, and ensuring the successful delivery of solutions. You will develop strategic account plans, identifying growth opportunities, and collaborating with internal teams, such as product development and marketing, to develop and deliver customised solutions to meet client needs and achieve revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Revenue Generation: Achieve overall business goals and objectives to maximise revenue growth and future opportunities.
• Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients to understand their needs and objectives. Be the primary contact for assigned accounts, ensuring client satisfaction and loyalty. Conduct regular client meetings to review performance, address concerns, and explore new opportunities.
• Account Planning and Growth: Develop strategic account plans to achieve revenue targets and drive client growth. Uncover and lead opportunities for upselling and cross-selling software and platform solutions. Collaborate with clients to align solutions with their business strategies and objectives.
• Market and Client Analysis: Conduct market analysis to stay informed about industry trends and competitive dynamics. Monitor client industries to anticipate changes and adapt strategies accordingly. Analyse client data to identify growth opportunities and potential risks.
• Communication and Reporting: Maintain clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and reports to clients and senior management. Provide regular updates on account status, progress, and growth metrics to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Expertise in selling platform and software solutions to financial / banking clients, combined with experience identifying opportunities for new business, upselling and cross-selling.
• Experience and understanding of banking / financial services, their business and operational challenges and current / future market dynamics.
• Strategic Planning: Ability to develop and implement growth strategies tailored to client needs.
• Client Relationship Management and Customer Centric Approach: Expertise in building and maintaining strong senior level client relationships and understanding client needs.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of Experian's software and platform offerings to communicate value propositions and solutions.
• Market Analysis: Capability to analyse market trends and competitors to identify new opportunities for growth.
• Collaboration: Effective collaboration with internal teams (e.g., sales, marketing, product development) to ensure cohesive strategy and execution.
• Experience and training in a recognised sales methodology such as Miller-Heiman, SPIN.
• Proven experience in managing virtual teams to deliver and achieve targets.
• Strong track record of regularly achieving sales targets.

Benefits and About Experian

• Hybrid working
• Great compensation package and uncapped commission
• Core benefits include pension, Bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to accomplish their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments. We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.