Strategic Account Manager - Assessment

LRQA; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LRQA in the United Kingdom is seeking a Strategic Account Manager to drive growth within key accounts in the Industrial Sector. You will develop high-value opportunities, build long-term relationships with senior stakeholders, and lead strategic sales priorities to maximise revenue delivery.

This role requires a proven track record in B2B sales, with experience in proposals, bids and pricing strategies. Reporting into the UK Sales Manager, you will collaborate across functions to introduce new

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of achieving annual sales targets, selling products and services in a comparable role in a B2B environment.
• Proven experience of working with large strategic organisations to develop sales solutions.
• Demonstrable experience of developing contract values with large accounts through year-on-year double digit growth.
• Experience in preparing and delivering proposal presentations to senior level audience.
• Experience in managing quotations, bids and proposals, including knowledge of pricing strategies to achieve required margin.
• Knowledge of the business assurance sector is highly advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and win new business opportunities with existing and target strategic accounts
• Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with key individuals in client accounts
• Lead the strategic sales priorities and implementation for accounts, based on opportunities, framework and service agreements, to maximise revenue delivery and growth
• Introduce new products and services which are added to the LRQA portfolio through acquisitions and new product development
• Support strategic bids and be a major contributor to the bid process and team
• Be the local lead and representative for colleague’s accounts, where geographical strategic support is needed, including liaison with Strategic Account Managers (GAM’s) to drive sales and pipeline opportunities

Skills

Strategic account management

B2B sales

Sales target achievement

Proposal presentations

Quotations and bids

Pricing strategies

Relationship building

Job description

Who are LRQA?

LRQA stands for dedication to clients, market firsts, and deep expertise in risk management. We’ve grown to become a leading global assurance provider, bringing together outstanding expertise in certification, customised assurance, cybersecurity, inspection and training.

While we’re proud of our heritage, it’s who we are today that really matters, because that’s what shapes who we and our clients can become tomorrow. By staying true to our shared values and combining decades of collective experience, we support our clients in building a safer and more sustainable future.

LRQA currently operates across 50 countries, has more than 2,500 colleagues, generates £315m in revenue, and supports more than 60,000 clients across a diverse range of sectors and markets.

Reporting into the UK Sales Manager within the Industrial Sector, the purpose of the Strategic Account Manager is to:

• Develop and win new business opportunities with existing and target strategic accounts
• Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with key individuals in client accounts
• Lead the strategic sales priorities and implementation for accounts, based on opportunities, framework and service agreements, to maximise revenue delivery and growth
• Introduce new products and services which are added to the LRQA portfolio through acquisitions and new product development
• Support strategic bids and be a major contributor to the bid process and team
• Be the local lead and representative for colleague’s accounts, where geographical strategic support is needed, including liaison with Strategic Account Managers (GAM’s) to drive sales and pipeline opportunities

Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrable experience of achieving annual sales targets, selling products and services in a comparable role in a B2B environment.
• Proven experience of working with large strategic organisations to develop sales solutions.
• Demonstrable experience of developing contract values with large accounts through year-on-year double digit growth.
• Experience in preparing and delivering proposal presentations to senior level audience.
• Experience in managing quotations, bids and proposals, including knowledge of pricing strategies to achieve required margin.
• Knowledge of the business assurance sector is highly advantageous but not essential.