via Reed · 8 September 2026 ·14 days ago

Senior Account Manager – Public Sector Enterprise Software

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London Full-time GBP 55,000 – 65,000
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Senior Account Manager – Public Sector Enterprise Software

Public Sector | Enterprise Software | Strategic Accounts | London Hybrid

£Competitive + excellent benefits | 2 days per week in the office

We’re working with a global enterprise software company that provides mission-critical technology to major organisations across the public sector, government, transport and other highly regulated markets.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Account Manager to take ownership of three large, strategically important enterprise accounts and play a key role in growing some of the company’s most valuable customer relationships.

The Role

This is an 80% account management / 20% business development position, focused on protecting, developing and growing three major enterprise accounts.

You’ll build relationships with senior stakeholders across public-sector organisations, from operational and technical teams through to Director level, becoming a trusted commercial partner and identifying opportunities for significant upsell and cross-sell.

You’ll have genuine ownership of your accounts and work closely with sales, technical, product and delivery teams to ensure customers receive maximum value from the software platform.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Own and develop three large public-sector enterprise accounts

  • Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders

  • Protect and grow existing revenue

  • Identify and deliver upsell and cross-sell opportunities

  • Develop strategic account plans and identify new revenue streams

  • Negotiate commercial agreements and manage key customer discussions

  • Understand customer challenges and position relevant enterprise technology

  • Work closely with internal sales, technical and delivery teams

  • Attend client sites when required

What We’re Looking For
  • Proven experience managing large enterprise accounts

  • Strong track record of upselling and cross-selling

  • Experience working with public sector, government or transport organisations

  • Background in enterprise software, SaaS or technology

  • Comfortable operating with Director-level stakeholders

  • Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills

  • Strong commercial and numerical ability

  • Proactive, adaptable and commercially minded

  • A genuine team player

  • 2:1 degree or above is essential

Why Join?

Join a global enterprise software business with an established public-sector customer base, exciting growth plans and fantastic career prospects.

You’ll have responsibility for three significant enterprise accounts, real commercial ownership and the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing technology business.

Hybrid working, with two days per week in the London office.

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