IT Account Director Education

Nextech Group Ltd; Reigate; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Managed Service Provider in the UK seeks an experienced IT Account Director to manage and grow key accounts in the education sector. In this role, you will be responsible for building relationships with schools and universities and driving account growth while delivering exceptional customer service. The position offers a base salary of £55,000, a £5,000 car allowance, and uncapped earnings potential.

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance

Double OTE, uncapped earnings potential

Supportive, dynamic environment with career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Account Director or similar role in IT Managed Services.
• Strong knowledge of the education sector and technology challenges.
• Track record of achieving revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic relationships with education institutions.
• Drive account growth aligned with client needs.
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Skills

Account management in IT Managed Services

Relationship-building skills

Commercial acumen

Consultative approach

Job description

Overview

IT Account Director - Education and Managed Services

Location: South of England (open to locations)

Package: £55,000 basic + £5,000 car allowance + Double OTE (Uncapped)

Are you an experienced Account Director with a proven track record in IT Managed Services? Do you have the expertise and drive to lead client relationships in the education sector, helping schools, colleges and universities achieve more through technology? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

We are a fast-growing Managed Service Provider (MSP), trusted by education institutions across the UK to deliver innovative, reliable, and cost-effective IT solutions. From cloud services and infrastructure to cybersecurity and end-user support, we empower educators and learners through technology.

The Role

As Account Director, you will play a pivotal role in managing and growing key accounts in the education sector. You\'ll act as a trusted advisor, building deep relationships with senior stakeholders while identifying opportunities to expand our services.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop strategic relationships with schools, colleges, and universities.
• Drive account growth by aligning our IT services to client needs and sector challenges.
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences, ensuring retention and satisfaction.
• Identify, pursue, and close opportunities across new and existing accounts.
• Work closely with technical and delivery teams to ensure service excellence.
• Hit and exceed revenue and growth targets, leveraging your sector knowledge.

Essential skills & experience

• Proven experience as an Account Director (or similar senior account management role) in IT Managed Services.
• Strong knowledge of the education sector and its technology challenges.
• A track record of achieving and exceeding revenue targets.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills at senior level.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and convert opportunities.
• A consultative, solution-oriented approach.

What We Offer

• £55,000 base salary
• £5,000 car allowance
• Double OTE, uncapped earnings potential
• Opportunity to shape the future of IT in education
• Supportive, dynamic environment with career progression

If you\'re ready to take ownership of a key portfolio in a business that\'s shaping the future of IT in education, apply today