VodafoneThree - National Account Manager, Acquisition

Vodafone Group Plc; Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications provider is seeking a National Account Manager to focus on acquiring new customers in the UK. The role involves building new relationships, delivering tailored solutions, and leveraging global connections. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong networking skills, strategic thinking, and a desire to delight customers. Competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits offered, with a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Up to 28 days off plus bank holidays

Paid charity work time

Qualifications

• Ability to pursue new opportunities and build customer relationships.
• Experience in managing large, multi-national accounts.
• Strong communication skills and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Actively pursue new opportunities and build customer relationships.
• Develop comprehensive sales plans and strategies.
• Deliver excellent customer experience in all interactions.

Skills

Effective Relationships & Networking

Results Focused

Thinking & Acting Strategically

Customer Delight

Commercial Acumen

Job description

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VodafoneThree - National Account Manager, Acquisition

Business Area: Local Vodafone Business Unit

Posting Country: United Kingdom

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Location: Stoke, Birmingham, Manchester or Nottingham + Location Independent Worker

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Location Independent Worker

As a Location Independent Worker, for operational reasons you may be required to perform your duties, either temporarily or permanently, from any of our offices or customer sites within a reasonable geographic area of your home address. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are. For this role, we anticipate you’ll be in our Stoke office ~2 days per month.

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.

Be part of our Business UK function, a team that are revolutionising how customers use technology and connectivity. With our extensive range of products and services, we help all kinds of organisations – from small, local businesses to multi-national corporations – unlocking the potential of new technologies, including 5G, AI and the Internet of Things (IoT).

What you’ll do

The Acquisition National Account Manager role is a particularly unique in VodafoneThree, focused on bringing new logos into the UK, leveraging existing global relationships as well as brand new engagements. We are looking for a true “Hunter” to identity and someone who is capable to build a customer relationships, awareness, trust and business value from scratch.

This role will also require you to work closely with our Product, Solution Sales, Legal and Commercial teams to deliver bespoke and off the shelf solutions to customers. Key accountabilities include:

• Actively pursue new opportunities and build new customer relationships.
• Acquire a minimum number of key contacts as defined and agreed within your sales plan through and agreed outbound contact strategy.
• Develop a comprehensive sales plan through effective landscaping to efficiently and effectively identify, qualify, propose, negotiate & close Sales opportunities across the portfolio.
• Identify & manage customer requirements needed to complete proposal &/or contract.
• Deliver a “best in class” customer experience in all interactions & dealings with prospective clients.
• Work on large, multi-national accounts.

Who you are

• Effective Relationships & Networking.
• Results Focused.
• Thinking & Acting Strategically.
• Ability to work as part of a global and local team.
• Desire to delight customers by tailoring solutions to help them realise business ambitions.
• Strong commercial and business acumen.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

What we offer

We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.

Need to Know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-us/ ) for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.

#VodafoneThree #LI-Hybrid

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.