Strategic Key Accounts Manager - Home-Based

SystemsLink 2000 Ltd; Kirkham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Benefits portal

Job summary

Inspired Energy is seeking an Account Manager for its Key Accounts team. This home-based role requires regular travel to the Kirkham office. You will manage a defined portfolio, nurture senior stakeholder relationships, and drive cross-sell opportunities across energy procurement, ESG, and BTM solutions.

Your remit includes leading renewals, negotiations, and delivering market insights to clients, while collaborating with internal specialists to grow multi-service partnerships.

Qualifications

• Proven B2B account management experience with multi-site clients.
• Demonstrable track record of upselling or cross-selling within an existing client base.
• Experience managing clients in the UK energy sector.
• Ability to engage confidently with multiple stakeholders across client organisations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined portfolio of key accounts and be the primary day-to-day contact.
• Build trusted relationships at multiple levels including Procurement, Finance, and Sustainability.
• Conduct regular client reviews to assess satisfaction and requirements.
• Lead renewals, re-tenders, and contract negotiations to secure retention.
• Identify opportunities to introduce additional Inspired Energy products and services.
• Develop account growth plans with clear cross-sell targets and timelines.
• Collaborate with internal specialists to tailor multi-product propositions.

Skills

Account management

Upselling & cross-selling

Stakeholder engagement

CRM proficiency

Excel proficiency

Financial literacy

Negotiation

Energy sector knowledge

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office / Excel

Job description

Inspired Energy is seeking an Account Manager for its Key Accounts team. This home-based role requires regular travel to the Kirkham office. You will manage a defined portfolio, nurture senior stakeholder relationships, and drive cross-sell opportunities across energy procurement, ESG, and BTM solutions.

Your remit includes leading renewals, negotiations, and delivering market insights to clients, while collaborating with internal specialists to grow multi-service partnerships.