Sales & Account Director

Quvia; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech startup is looking for a Sales & Account Director in the UK to lead sales and account management for its innovative Commercial Shipping solutions. The role requires a degree and at least 5 years of sales experience, including 3 in the commercial shipping industry. The candidate will generate new opportunities, maintain a robust sales pipeline, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including unlimited annual leave and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Unlimited Annual Leave Policy

Commission Plan

Pension Plan

Private Healthcare

Share options

Monthly phone allowance

Cross-functional teams experience

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in sales, with 3 years in the commercial shipping sector.
• Proven track record of maintaining a sales pipeline.
• Business savvy with strong presentation and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive customer growth and retention through sales strategies.
• Generate new sales opportunities and close deals.
• Maintain accurate CRM records on customer interactions.

Skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Business acumen

Problem-solving skills

Customer service

Education

Degree in Business Management or related field

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Sales-related software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Sales & Account Director Commercial Shipping

Group : Energy Commercial Shipping and Enterprise

Location : Nationwide United Kingdom

Company Overview:

Quvia is the first AI-powered quality of experience (QoE) management platform for things that move like ships and planes transforming connectivity and digital experiences even in the most remote and hard-to-reach places. The Quvia platform uses AI and machine learning to seamlessly blend any combination of connectivity regardless of provider orbit or network into one vendor-neutral environment. It then delivers comprehensive end-to-end analytics and dynamic network orchestration that optimizes for the best possible QoE and end‑user experiences. Today Quvia works with world‑leading Fortune 500 companies in aviation, cruise, shipping and more.

Why Quvia

• Founded in 2019 Quvia is a fast‑growing Series A tech startup passionate about making connectivity and digital experiences better for everyone everywhere.
• Our industry‑first solutions are already addressing major challenges for companies in the aviation and cruise industries and were just getting started.
• Quvia is headquartered in the greater Miami region with offices in the UK and India and remote teams around the world.
• As an early‑stage company all Quvia employees have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our growth trajectory and the future of the industries we serve.
• Quvia is backed by Columbia Capital a respected venture capital firm founded in 1989 that has raised over $5 Bn of fund commitments.

About the Role

Quvia is seeking a Sales & Account Director who will be responsible for the sales and account management of Quvias solutions and services within the Commercial Shipping business unit. Reporting to the SVP of Energy Commercial Shipping and Enterprise you will be an individual contributor within the Commercial Shipping team and will be entrusted with prospecting new business and developing some of our global accounts.

What You’ll Do

• Customer growth and retention through strategic selling.
• Generate new sales opportunities, deliver sales presentations, negotiate and close sales deals.
• Work with the technical solutions experts to create innovative and compelling proposals.
• Prospect, educate, qualify and develop opportunities in existing and new accounts to identify profitable revenue streams.
• Proactively engage various teams within Quvia to ensure appropriate levels of direct customer support.
• Establish, develop, strengthen and maintain relationships with internal and external contacts at all levels to achieve the objectives of the company as a whole.
• Participate in the development of strategic customer planning sessions and reviews to ensure organizational alignment with customer needs and desires.
• Consistently maintain a robust sales pipeline that supports and exceeds revenue forecasts.
• Generate new ideas for service and product opportunities.
• Attend industry events to network with relevant stakeholders, gain industry insight and represent Quvia in the marketplace.
• Perform reporting and administrative activities such as: Work closely with the Finance team to ensure customer billing accuracies and support AR escalations.
• Prepare periodic reports on sales volume, potential sales and areas of proposed client base expansion.
• Maintain accuracy of online systems designed to report status and progress i.e. CRM customer contacts and sales opportunities.

What You’ll Need

• Degree holder in Business Management, Telecommunication, Computer Science or other related disciplines.
• Typically not less than 5 years experience with 3 years in software / telecom / technology / managed services sales (solution sales approach) and selling to the Commercial Shipping industry.
• A proven track record of consistently maintaining a robust sales pipeline that contributed to exceeding revenue forecasts.
• Knowledge of spreadsheet software and sales‑related software.
• Must have business savvy, strong presentation and negotiation skills and ability to close deals engagement to closure.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Positive mindset, result‑oriented, high level of initiative and integrity.
• Hands‑on attitude to solve problems and capture opportunities.
• Strong business acumen and work independently and think strategically.
• A team player and adaptable.

What We Will Offer

• Competitive salary
• Unlimited Annual Leave Policy public holidays
• Commission Plan
• Pension Plan
• BUPA private Healthcare Optical and Dental Plan
• Share options
• Monthly phone allowance
• Enterprise Product end‑to‑end experience with direct customer feedback
• Opportunity to work in cross‑functional teams

Interested in learning more

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Quvia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Quvia are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender status), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Experience : Director

Key Skills : Abinitio, Customer Service, Business Solutions, Cost Estimation, Drafting, Activex

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Sales

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1