Account Development Manager

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom SWORD Full time
About Us

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change for our clients. We utilise proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to establish solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.

Our Mission

We are passionate about harnessing technology to address business challenges, working in partnership with our clients to help them achieve their objectives. As a Microsoft Partner, Sword supports organisations across various sectors, including Public Sector, Finance, Manufacturing, Retail and Energy, to deliver innovative Microsoft-focused Consultancy and Managed Service solutions.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Development Executive to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of accounts, ensuring that client needs and expectations are met while identifying new opportunities in existing and new accounts.

The Business Development Executive will work closely with our Sales Lead, Business Unit Director, and wider sales team to identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to grow existing accounts.

About the Role

You will be part of a new team within the business focused on taking our Data and Apps offerings specifically across Public Sector and Private sector. We pride ourselves on maintaining and delivering against the Sword core values, which are an essential part of the Sales team and wider business.

Key Responsibilities
  • 1-2 years of experience in account management, sales
  • Entrepreneurial leadership style with full responsibility to drive and deliver new Data and Apps sales revenues across customers
  • Proven track record of managing medium, large, and complex accounts
  • Proven knowledge and execution of successful business development strategies
  • Background in selling Microsoft solutions beneficial but not compulsory
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. This includes:

  • Competitive Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
  • Personalised Career Development: Customised development plans tailored to your goals and aspirations
  • Flexible Working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance
  • Fantastic Benefits Package: Generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family-friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan, and more
Culture and Values

We value diversity in all its forms and welcome individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.



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