National Growth and Accounts Lead

Extension Recruitment; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK business in Gateshead is seeking a National Growth and Accounts Lead to drive strategic growth and manage key national client relationships. This senior role involves leading an accounts team to deliver exceptional results, developing new business opportunities, and ensuring the success of client-focused solutions. Candidates should have experience in account management and strong leadership skills, along with a strategic mindset. Benefits include a competitive salary of £65,000 - £70,000 with car allowance, a bonus scheme, and comprehensive healthcare.

Benefits

Car Allowance and salary sacrifice car scheme

Bonus Scheme

Life Assurance

Healthcare Scheme

Staff discounts

33 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in national/key account management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A track record of driving growth and leading teams.
• Strategic thinking and market awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the national accounts function, setting clear targets and KPIs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver client-focused solutions.
• Monitor financial performance and contribute to strategic planning.

Skills

National/key account management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Market awareness

Job description

National Growth & Accounts Lead

Location: North East England
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 inc. car allowance

We are working in partnership with a well‑established UK business to recruit a National Growth and Accounts Lead. This senior leadership role is focused on driving strategic growth, managing key national client relationships, and leading an established accounts team to deliver exceptional results.

Why Join?

This Gateshead‑based business offers a supportive culture and benefits including:

• Car Allowance and salary sacrifice car scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare Scheme
• Staff discounts
• 33 days holiday

Key Responsibilities

The National Growth and Accounts Lead will play a pivotal role in expanding market presence, developing new business opportunities, and ensuring exceptional service delivery across a diverse client portfolio.

• Lead and develop the national accounts function as National Growth and Accounts Lead, setting clear targets and KPIs for the whole team
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and strategic partnerships
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver client‑focused solutions
• Monitor financial performance and contribute to strategic planning

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in national/key account management
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A track record of driving growth and leading teams
• Strategic thinking and market awareness

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