Strategic Account Director â Service Provider & Alliances

8x8; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communication technology firm in Greater London seeks a Strategic Account Director to oversee growth with key service provider partners. This role requires extensive experience in strategic alliances and a proven ability to engage C-suite executives, negotiate complex agreements, and lead multi-million-dollar account portfolios. The successful candidate will play a critical role in revenue growth and cross-functional collaboration. Competitive compensation and career progression opportunities are offered in a high-growth environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance-based incentives

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in strategic alliances and service provider account management.
• Proven track record of leading multi-million-dollar global accounts.
• Deep understanding of service provider ecosystems and alliance business models.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to structure complex commercial agreements.
• Proficiency with CRM tools and strong executive reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Own executive relationships and overall account strategy for top-tier partners.
• Develop and execute joint business plans with partners.
• Negotiate and manage complex multi-year agreements.
• Deliver predictable revenue growth across various service lines.
• Build C-suite relationships to position as a strategic partner.

Skills

Strategic alliances

Account management

Negotiation skills

CRM proficiency (e.g., Salesforce)

Executive reporting

Job description

8x8 Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT) believes that CX limits were meant to be shattered. We connect people and organizations through seamless communication on the industry’s most integrated platform for Customer Experience, combining Contact Center, Unified Communications and CPaaS APIs. The 8x8 Platform for CX integrates AI at every level to enable personalized customer journeys, drive operational excellence and insights, and facilitate team collaboration.

We help customer experience and IT leaders become the heartbeat of their organizations, empowering them to unlock the potential of every interaction. With one platform, one ecosystem and one data model you can turn every team into a customer‑facing team and unify your CX to conquer the complexity.

As an organization we are looking for team members who are AI‑proficient, open to innovation and skilled in leveraging AI for efficiency and growth.

Learn more on our company website and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

8x8 is seeking an accomplished Strategic Account Director to lead growth within our largest service provider and strategic alliance accounts. This individual will act as a senior relationship owner and trusted advisor shaping long‑term partnerships and ensuring mutual success at scale. The role requires a leader who can navigate highly complex ecosystems, influence senior executives and drive transformative joint initiatives that expand revenue and market presence.

This is a high‑profile position for a professional with deep expertise in strategic alliances, service provider partnerships and global account leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Account Leadership

Own executive relationships and overall account strategy for top‑tier service provider and alliance partners.

Develop and execute joint business plans that align 8x8 solutions with partner growth objectives.

Alliance Development & Growth

Expand and deepen strategic alliances, creating differentiated joint offerings and go‑to‑market motions.

Negotiate and manage complex multi‑year agreements with service providers, distributors and strategic partners.

Revenue Growth & Commercial Oversight

Deliver predictable revenue growth across UCaaS, CCaaS and CPaaS lines.

Manage multi‑million‑dollar account portfolios with accountability for renewals, upsell and expansion.

Executive Engagement & Influence

Build C‑suite relationships across global service providers, ensuring 8x8 is positioned as a strategic partner.

Influence senior stakeholders on digital transformation, AI adoption and customer experience strategies.

Cross‑Functional Orchestration

Lead virtual account teams across sales, engineering, product, marketing and partner success to deliver on account objectives.

Provide senior‑level forecasting, reporting and performance insights to executive leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

10 years experience in strategic alliances and service provider account management, preferably in SaaS, UCaaS, CCaaS or adjacent technology sectors.

Proven track record of leading multi‑million‑dollar global accounts and expanding strategic partnerships.

Deep understanding of service provider ecosystems and alliance business models.

Demonstrated success engaging at the CIO/CTO/COO/CEO level to drive joint growth initiatives.

Strong negotiation skills and ability to structure complex commercial agreements.

Experience developing and executing multi‑year strategic account and alliance plans.

Proficiency with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and strong executive reporting skills.

Why Join Us

Play a pivotal role in shaping 8x8’s growth through our most important strategic alliances and service provider partnerships.

Work at the intersection of cutting‑edge technology, AI and customer experience innovation.

Competitive compensation, performance‑based incentives and executive visibility.

Opportunities for career progression in a high‑growth global organization.

If you are a seasoned strategic account and alliances leader ready to drive impact at the highest levels, we want to hear from you.

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Employment Type: Full‑Time