Strategic Accounts Director — Financial Services Growth

Wolters Kluwer; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial services firm seeks an experienced Account Director to drive sales for new Financial Services accounts. The ideal candidate will create and strengthen client relationships, identify high-value opportunities, and execute innovative sales strategies. This role involves leading cross-functional teams and proactively enhancing customer satisfaction. Qualified individuals should demonstrate strong business acumen and effective negotiation skills. The position may require onsite presence in the UK as part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of business and financial drivers.
• Proven success in managing relationships with influential clients worldwide.
• Ability to independently shape and close complex, high-stakes deals.
• Skilled at turning complex data into actionable strategies.

Responsibilities

• Create, expand, and strengthen relationships with new Financial Services accounts.
• Identify and capture high-value, new business opportunities.
• Design and execute forward-looking sales strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver superior outcomes.
• Monitor client engagement proactively enhancing satisfaction and loyalty.

Skills

Business Acumen

Client Leadership

Negotiation Mastery

Analytical Insight

Influential Communication

Team Leadership

Sales Mastery

Problem Resolution

Job description

A major financial services firm seeks an experienced Account Director to drive sales for new Financial Services accounts. The ideal candidate will create and strengthen client relationships, identify high-value opportunities, and execute innovative sales strategies. This role involves leading cross-functional teams and proactively enhancing customer satisfaction. Qualified individuals should demonstrate strong business acumen and effective negotiation skills. The position may require onsite presence in the UK as part of the recruitment process.