Strategic Account Director

Cegal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology partner for the energy sector is seeking a Strategic Account Director with a strong background in sales and business development, particularly within the oil and gas industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing long-term customer partnerships and driving growth through insight and innovation. This role requires engaging with CxO-level stakeholders. If you are passionate about digital transformation and building lasting customer value, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and business development within the energy sector.
• Strong understanding of oil and gas industry dynamics.
• Ability to engage with CxO-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop multi-year account strategies.
• Drive growth and support digitalisation efforts for customers.
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers.

Skills

Sales and business development

Oil and gas industry expertise

Technical understanding of cloud platforms

Data-driven and analytical approach

Job description

Strategic Account Director – Energy Sector

Cegal has grown to be a leading technology partner for the energy sector with global presence and established credentials, but we are far from done. With a unique combination of next‑gen tech competency, specialized industry knowledge and a service offering spanning managed services, software and consulting we are now embarking on the next exciting chapter: a revitalised commercial organisation with a clear focus – One Cegal, accelerating strategic customer journeys and winning more globally.

We are looking for an experienced, self‑driven sales and business development professional, with oil and gas industry expertise and technical understanding of cloud platforms and infrastructure. By combining your knowledge and experience with a data‑driven and analytical approach, you are able to see the bigger picture and provide guidance and value‑added advice.

You will be accountable for some of our most important energy customers, owning their customer journey with Cegal and supporting the development of long‑term partnerships. To do this, you will drive growth and support their continued digitalisation through insight and innovation, and by being a trusted advisor to the customer’s CxO‑level stakeholders.

If you’re passionate about the energy sector, digital transformation and building lasting customer value—this is your opportunity to make an impact.

You will be part of a greater sales and commercial team and act as an important part of Cegal’s winning strategy.

As our Strategic Account Director, you will be accountable for:

Lead strategic customer portfolios:

• Own and develop multi‑year (1–3–5 year) account strategies