Location: London once a week and happy to travel to client sites
Salary: £80,000 per annum + up to 50% OTE bonus
Security Clearance Level: SC required
We are seeking an experienced Account Manager within the Defence industry (Navy specifically) to lead the growth, strategy, and delivery oversight of a key Royal Navy account. This role combines business development, senior stakeholder engagement, and account governance to drive long-term value and expand strategic partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
- Own account growth targets and develop a strong pipeline of opportunities
- Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities within Navy Command
- Lead bids, renewals, and framework call-offs (e.g. G-Cloud, DOS)
- Deliver a 12–24 month account strategy aligned to procurement cycles
Strategic Relationships
- Build trusted relationships with senior Royal Navy and civilian stakeholders (1*–2*)
- Act as the primary escalation point and client advocate
- Track Defence policy and strategy to identify new opportunities
Governance & Delivery Assurance
- Ensure delivery drives measurable operational value, not just KPIs
- Identify and mitigate commercial and reputational risks
Experience & Skills
Defence Expertise
- Strong experience with the UK Ministry of Defence, ideally the Royal Navy
- Deep understanding of Defence procurement and digital delivery challenges
Account Growth
- Proven success growing strategic accounts in consulting or professional services
- Skilled in solution selling and managing complex pipelines
Strategic Influence
- Experience engaging and influencing senior leaders
- Strong communication, negotiation, and storytelling skills
Personal Attributes
- High integrity and mission focus
- Patient and persistent in long sales cycles
- Collaborative and aligned with delivery teams
- Resilient in complex, bureaucratic environments
For further information on this Account Manager – Defence role apply below
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