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A leading technology company in Leeds is looking for an experienced Account Director to manage and grow key enterprise accounts. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years in enterprise account management, with a strong background in SaaS. Responsibilities include identifying upsell opportunities and maintaining client relationships. Candidates must excel in communication and negotiation. This role offers competitive salary plus commission, with an option for hybrid work.
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- 5-7 years of experience in enterprise account management, B2B sales, or business development.
- Proven track record of exceeding sales quotas.
- Strong understanding of SaaS business models.
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- Manage and grow a portfolio of key enterprise accounts.
- Identify and pursue upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
- Conduct regular business reviews with clients to ensure satisfaction.
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Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Would you like to join a team of expert Insurance Account Executives? Our encouraging and ambitious team are looking to hire the newest member to join their dynamic office.
Working for a global strength in the insurance market, responsible for servicing accounts in an efficient, flexible manner. Supporting your peers to meet client demands, achieve both renewal retention and growth rates. You’re driven, hardworking and business focussed, whilst keeping our clients at the heart of your actions.
- Control the renewal process for your clients. Gather information from Clients and Prospects using superb communication skills.
- Maintain and grow your book of business by chasing and securing new business leads.
- Openly discuss renewal terms with customers and seek alternatives to discuss with them. Talk to brokers and gain access to the most competitive terms that meet your clients objectives!
- Visit with clients as appropriate, it's here that your interpersonal skills will shine.
- Assess account queries and credit control matters, resolve efficiently and raise any concerns with the right team.
- Identify and act upon new-business opportunities, use sound judgement to recommend them if appropriate.
- Holding/working towards one of the Chartered Insurance Institute Qualifications: Dip CII/ Cert CII
- Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent with a strong working knowledge of general insurance products, services, classes of insurance.
- Strong knowledge of client market and insurance industry network, London Market, Lloyds and Industry.
- Due diligence in administration, policy documents and processes
- Excellent client service focus; the customer is always your top priority
- Generate and driving new business using exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Actively deal with ambiguity and have outstanding accuracy and attention to detail
- Continually building your industry knowledge and seeking development
- Eligible to work in the UK
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On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
- Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
- Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
- Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
- Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
- Health cash plan or Private medical insurance
Other benefits include:
- Three fully paid volunteering days per year
- Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
- Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
- Critical illness cover
- Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
- Season ticket loan
- Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
- Emergency back-up family care
- And many more…
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.
We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.
Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.
Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non‑conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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LS10 1AB Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber BCN Group
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Job title: Account Director
Location: Role can be based from any of our Manchester or Leeds locations (Hybrid working available)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive + uncapped commission, including accelerators for over performance.
About BCN:
At BCN we unite people and technology to enable organisations to fly.
We believe people and organisations can achieve anything using technology to it’s full potential. Our role is to help them understand what is possible, implement in the right way and utilise their technology to achieve their ambitions.Which is why we put people front and centre – building client relationships for life and fostering a culture where our people thrive.
We are a leading managed IT services provider and technology consultant, specialising in delivering transformative technology solutions with industry-leading client experience across business, public sector and not for profit organisations. From cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data management to power app development, we are dedicated to pioneering technology with Microsoft innovation.
Guided by our 3 values of building relationships, customer success and passion and dedication , we are on a mission to make BCN the most trusted tech partner in the UK today . The kind of company clients want to work with, and people want to work for.
We are delighted you are on this journey with us!
Focus of the role:
We are looking for an experienced corporate/enterprise Account Director to excel in the commercial management and growth of a portfolio of named customer accounts.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience and a deep understanding of the technology industry, specifically the Microsoft ecosystem, and a proven track record of successful sales account management and performance. As a sales professional you will lead the commercial interface to your allocated clients ensuring continued education of BCN and related technologies crating awareness and unearthing new opportunity to increase revenue through enhancing our clients’ business.
Client Interaction, Influence, and Relevance
Be highly visible in executing client/sector-specific development plans, including account, territory, stakeholder, and opportunity planning.
Effectively use supporting expert resources to unearth, educate, qualify, and progress key opportunities, including pre-sales, practice specialists, and CTO office/consult teams.
Focus relentlessly on client value‑creation to develop a qualified opportunity pipeline, whitespace penetration, and upsell strategies.
Act as the commercial authority and single point of contact for all client account‑related matters.
Strive to meet all Success Framework performance metrics to ensure target attainment.
KPIs include sales target performance (in-month/YTD), pipeline additions, pipeline value coverage (in-month/rolling quarter), and pipeline maturity metrics.
Clearly articulate clients’ business and sector drivers, identifying challenges, pain points, and opportunities.
Identify opportunities for proposition replication by client or sector, whether technology, external factors, or client‑specific needs.
Understand commercial contracts, their structure, key terms, and their impact on BCN and the client’s business.
Demonstrate financial awareness, including using Excel spreadsheets, data analysis, and effective data presentation.
Influence and respond to formal procurement processes, including FRI/FRQ/FRP tender submissions.
Lead bid management responses, ensuring high-quality documentation and contributions from multiple functions.
Adopt a structured sales methodology to align the buying and selling process, demonstrating learning and effectiveness.
Understand the importance of accurate data reporting for business awareness and support.
Maintain accurate sales reporting, including pipeline data management, forecasting accuracy, CRM data management, and contract renewals.
Strive to achieve sales performance KPIs.
Effectively use business systems and tools.
Manage GAP analysis for month, quarter, and FY, understanding key pipeline metrics for target performance.
Demonstrate a desire to succeed with a strong work ethic.
Perform well in a performance-driven, sometimes pressured environment.
Show passion for performance attainment through continual prospecting, stakeholder development, and seeking referrals.
Exhibit maturity and professionalism reflective of the sales function’s importance.
Build strong internal and external professional relationships.
Show coachability and a desire for continuous improvement.
Invest time in attaining Microsoft solution accreditations and role‑specific competencies.
Maintain a structured and organised approach to task and time management.
The opportunity to shape your own future with industry leading training and development, with access to our BCN Academy.
Competitive salary with the ability to progress.
23‑days holiday allowance, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays, an extra day off on your birthday and the option to buy more!
Company pension scheme.
2 paid leave days per year to volunteer and support your local community – if it matters to you it matters to us.
Health cash plan with free access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting bereavement, financial, health and wellbeing, and much more
Life assurance
Cycle to work scheme, electric vehicle scheme, home and tech scheme, and retail discounts.
Balancing work, life, and fitness can be challenging, so we offer a free on‑site gym at our Manchester and Leeds locations to make it easier to stay active.
Long service recognition to celebrate all the milestones
Beer (or soft drinks) and Pizza Friday’s, dress down every day, social events such as Summer BBQ, Christmas party and lots more!
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At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate.
You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client‑centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips.
Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve.
If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.
At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate.
You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client‑centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips.
Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve.
If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.
Would you like to join a team of expert Insurance Account Executives? Our encouraging and ambitious team are looking to hire the newest member to join their dynamic office.
Working for a global strength in the insurance market, responsible for servicing accounts in an efficient, flexible manner. Supporting your peers to meet client demands, achieve both renewal retention and growth rates. You’re driven, hardworking and business focussed, whilst keeping our clients at the heart of your actions.
- Control the renewal process for your clients. Gather information from Clients and Prospects using superb communication skills.
- Maintain and grow your book of business by chasing and securing new business leads.
- Openly discuss renewal terms with customers and seek alternatives to discuss with them. Talk to brokers and gain access to the most competitive terms that meet your clients objectives!
- Visit with clients as appropriate, it's here that your interpersonal skills will shine.
- Assess account queries and credit control matters, resolve efficiently and raise any concerns with the right team.
- Identify and act upon new‑business opportunities, use sound judgement to recommend them if appropriate.
- Holding/working towards one of the Chartered Insurance Institute Qualifications: Dip CII/ Cert CII
- Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent with a strong working knowledge of general insurance products, services, classes of insurance.
- Strong knowledge of client market and insurance industry network, London Market, Lloyds and Industry.
- Due diligence in administration, policy documents and processes
- Excellent client service focus; the customer is always your top priority
- Generate and driving new business using exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Actively deal with ambiguity and have outstanding accuracy and attention to detail
- Continually building your industry knowledge and seeking development
- Eligible to work in the UK
#LI-DB1
On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
- Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
- Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
- Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top‑up to 10x
- Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
- Health cash plan or Private medical insurance
Other benefits include:
- Three fully paid volunteering days per year
- Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
- Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
- Critical illness cover
- Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
- Season ticket loan
- Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
- Emergency back‑up family care
- And many more…
We value inclusion and diversity
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long‑term health conditions or disabilities.
We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.
Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.
Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non‑conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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Our client, a global leader in enterprise software solutions, is seeking a highly accomplished and results‑oriented Account Director to manage and grow key strategic accounts. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to work from anywhere in the UK and is focused on building deep, long‑lasting relationships with our client's most valuable enterprise customers. You will be responsible for understanding complex client business needs, developing tailored software solutions, and driving significant revenue growth within your assigned account portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of success in enterprise software sales, consistently exceeding targets and demonstrating expertise in strategic account management. You will excel at identifying upsell and cross‑sell opportunities, navigating complex organisational structures, and acting as a trusted advisor to C‑level executives. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills are essential. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, including presales, product management, and customer success, to ensure seamless delivery and customer satisfaction. A deep understanding of enterprise software, cloud computing, and digital transformation initiatives is highly desirable. This role demands a self‑motivated, proactive individual with strong business acumen and a passion for technology‑driven solutions. If you are a top‑performing sales leader looking for a challenging and rewarding remote opportunity to drive substantial growth with enterprise clients, we encourage you to apply.
- Manage and grow a portfolio of key enterprise accounts.
- Develop and implement strategic account plans to achieve revenue growth targets.
- Identify and pursue upsell and cross‑sell opportunities within existing accounts.
- Build and maintain strong, long‑lasting relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Act as the primary liaison between clients and internal departments (Sales, Product, Support).
- Conduct regular business reviews with clients to ensure satisfaction and identify new needs.
- Negotiate contract renewals and amendments.
- Provide strategic guidance and support to clients on leveraging SaaS solutions.
- Collaborate with marketing and product teams on client feedback and market insights.
- Forecast sales revenue accurately for assigned accounts.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in enterprise account management, B2B sales, or business development, preferably in SaaS.
- Proven track record of exceeding sales quotas and managing complex sales cycles.
- Strong understanding of SaaS business models and technology solutions.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with C‑level executives.
- Strategic thinking and strong analytical skills.
- Experience with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and sales methodologies.
- Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment.
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