Senior Relationship Manager

PEI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PEI is seeking a Senior Relationship Manager to own the end-to-end client lifecycle for its most strategic, high-value accounts, acting as trusted advisor across products, brands and geographies. You will lead multi-year strategic plans, build C-level relationships, drive renewals and expansions, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Product to grow revenue and value for clients.

The role requires strong negotiation, leadership, and data-driven risk management, with a passion for private

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing strategic enterprise accounts with retention/expansion focus.
• Strong experience engaging C-level stakeholders and executive sponsorship.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor/lead sales teams and drive multi-stakeholder negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Own multi-year strategic account plans aligned to client objectives.
• Build senior relationships across the client org beyond day-to-day users.
• Lead renewal strategy and enterprise-wide negotiation efforts.

Skills

Strategic account management

Executive engagement

Negotiation

Leadership

Relationship building

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

About The Role

The Senior Relationship Manager owns the end-to-end client lifecycle for PEI’s most strategic, highest – value accounts. Sitting a step above the Account Manager role, it is accountable for long term relationship strategy, senior stakeholder engagement, retention and new revenue growth across the portfolio, acting as the clients trusted advisor and internal executive sponsors across products, brands and geographies.

Strategic Relationship Ownership

• Own multi-year strategic account plans for a portfolio of top-tier clients, aligned to each client's business objectives and investment priorities
• Build senior and C-level relationships across the client organization, reaching beyond day-to-day users to economic buyers
• Act as executive sponsor and primary escalation point across the full client lifecycle
• Lead executive business reviews, demonstrating ROI against agreed success criteria
• Drive enterprise-wide adoption, utilization and embedded workflows across the client's teams

Renewal & Commercial Leadership

• Own end-to-end renewal strategy across the portfolio, with full accountability for retention, net revenue retention and portfolio growth targets
• Lead complex, multi-stakeholder negotiations including multi-year agreements and co-termination structures
• Set pricing and packaging strategy for the portfolio in line with commercial policy and rate card, balancing client value with revenue outcomes
• Convert Client Engagement usage and satisfaction insight into renewal strategy

Expansion & Growth

• Identify and develop whitespace across products, brands and geographies, converting single-product relationships into enterprise partnerships
• Lead cross-sell and upsell strategy in collaboration with Client Sales Executives and BDRs, sequencing motions around renewal timing
• Sponsor the transition of significant new logos into long-term strategic relationships
• Feed client intelligence to Marketing and Product to shape propositions and roadmap priorities

Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor and coach Account Managers, sharing best practice on account planning, negotiation and relationship development
• Chair account planning sessions, orchestrating Sales, BDRs, Client Engagement and Marketing around the account strategy

Data & Insights

• Own retention risk management for the portfolio using account health metrics, usage data and NPS feedback
• Provide senior-level forecast accuracy on renewals, expansion and risk across the portfolio
• Identify churn risk early and lead intervention strategies, mobilizing senior stakeholders to resolve

About You

Qualification & Experience

• Proven track record managing strategic, enterprise accounts with strong focus on retention and expansion
• Demonstrated success leading complex negotiations and multi-year contract structures
• Experience managing portfolio of accounts with accountability for net revenue retention
• Strong track record of C-level and executive engagement
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop sales teams
• Proven success in account planning and strategic business review execution
• An interest in Private Markets and enthusiasm to learn more about the industry

Technical Skills

• Advanced negotiation and pricing strategy skills
• Proficiency in account planning, mapping and relationship development
• Ability to analyze usage data, account health metrics and NPS to drive strategy
• Financial acumen and ability to manage P&L for assigned portfolio
• Proficiency with CRM platforms and data management (Dynamics 365 preferred)

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker: ability to develop long-term account strategies aligned with business objectives and market dynamics
• Executive presence: confidence and poise when engaging with C-level and senior stakeholders
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities: demonstrated success mentoring and developing teams
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization
• Results-oriented with focus on driving measurable commercial outcomes
• Resilient and adaptable: ability to manage complex stakeholder dynamics and navigate organizational changes
• Collaborative: ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Client Engagement, Marketing and Product teams
• High degree of personal accountability and commitment to client success

About Us

What we do:

PEI sits at the centre of one of the most dynamic industries in global finance. Private markets have grown from a niche corner of the investment world into an industry with $15 trillion AUM, spanning dozens of strategies, hundreds of geographies and thousands of funds. The professionals navigating it rely on us to make sharper decisions.
Today, PEI operates a range of platforms, each dedicated to a major asset class or investment theme; from private equity and infrastructure to real estate, private credit and beyond.
What makes us genuinely different is what we bring together. Data-enabled tools. Data-enriched insight. Built on powerful proprietary datasets. Editorial insights based on deep market knowledge and experience. The networks and communities that convene the people who move and manage capital. No other business is this well connected. This shapes everything we build, every hire we make, and every decision we take.

Who we’re looking for:

Our 500+ team spans Europe, APAC and the Americas – researchers, journalists, data scientists, product engineers, events professionals, marketers and commercial specialists – all working to give private markets professionals the intelligence edge they need.
Central to everything we do is our people. We’ve built a culture where talent grows, careers are built with intention, and everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and make their mark.

At PEI we value diverse talent and welcome applications from everyone – regardless of background. We are an equ alopportunity employer and our inclusive culture at PEI is reflected in every stage of the recruitment journey. Please inform us at initial stages of the recruitment process if you require any reasonable adjustments and we can accommodate this.

PEI Group supports flexible working arrangements, and we welcome career returners.