Gleeson are delighted to be partnering with a well respected not-for-profit business in Birmingham in their search for a Senior Account Manager to join their team.

Our client are a fantastic organisation who help attract and retain investment and tourism opportunities in the West Midlands region.

You will sit within the Account Management team and you will be undertaking normal account management duties whilst also bring additional capability to engage with large accounts and senior leaders across the region.

Responsibilities:

• You will be providing a knowledgeable, credible and professional point of contact for stakeholders.
• Building strong relationships at C-suite level within the private and public sector.
• Work collaboratively with public sector stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver intelligence led account management plans.
• Engage with key industry associations and trade bodies when relevant.
• To work proactively and collaboratively with the Head of SRM and SRM colleagues to deliver a professional and strategically valuable service.
• Promote the benefits of the SRM offer to businesses within the West Midlands.
• Represent the organisation professionally at events and actively work to always raise the profile of the business and the region.
• Work with senior leaders across the region and the company's senior leadership team in the effective operation of SRM for large accounts.
• Take a senior role in the SRM team, working closely with the Head of SRM in the delivery of some leadership and management aspects of delivery when needed.

Experience Required:

• A clear and articulate communicator who can use their knowledge of the key industries represented in the West Midlands (e.g. automotive, advanced manufacturing, creative & digital, life sciences, low carbon, professional services) to create credibility at a C-suite level.
• Corporate, director level account management experience in a private sector organisation.
• Strong understanding of the key forces impacting corporate strategy and the future challenges facing West Midlands and UK businesses.
• Experience/understanding of regional and public sector challenges in the West Midlands.

This role will be based out of our client's offices in central Birmingham two times per week. This role offers a competitive salary.

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