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We are seeking a highly strategic and experienced Account Management Director to lead and grow high-impact client relationships across our portfolio on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. This senior leadership role is responsible for leading a team of Enterprise Account Managers and driving our most strategic enterprise client relationships including PSPs and Enterprise Merchants. You will be focussed and energised to expand revenue, influence cross-functional initiatives and drive alignment between customer needs and organizational priorities.
Job Responsibility:
Provide strategic leadership across our account management function, guiding teams through complex customer, product, and market challenges
Support and enable the Account Management team to build strong, trusted relationships with key decision-makers at client organisations, driving revenue growth across the portfolio
Drive the Account Management team to develop and execute sophisticated, data-driven strategic account plans, aligning customer outcomes with PPRO’s broader organisational growth targets
Make strategic decisions that impact one or more teams, domains, or departments, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction, risk awareness, and operational efficiency
Build strong relationships with key decision-makers at client organizations and influence long-term strategy and investment on both sides
Serve as the voice of the customer internally, driving alignment between client feedback and product, marketing, and operational initiatives
Lead, challenge, and mentor a team of senior Account Managers, ensuring they are fully empowered, stretched, and supported to perform at the highest level
Promote innovation and foster a learning culture, proactively identifying trends and up-skilling opportunities
Manage all customer training initiatives, including designing and maintaining a scalable, high-impact training program for clients' sales and marketing teams
Oversee complex commercial negotiations and contract structures, including PSP and Acquiring Bank pricing agreements
Collaborate closely with Risk, Legal, and Onboarding to ensure smooth execution of contracts and pricing amendments
Partner with Marketing and Partner Marketing teams to ensure all external-facing materials are accurate, aligned, and impactful
Requires travel to meet clients in person and attend key industry events
Requirements:
8+ years of progressive experience in strategic account management, partnerships, or sales– ideally in payments, SaaS, or B2B enterprise environments
Proven leadership experience with a track record of motivating and developing high-performing teams
Proven track record of driving portfolio growth, influencing senior client stakeholders, and navigating complex decision-making environments
Comfortable operating under ambiguity, aligning department-level strategy with shifting market or business conditions
Skilled at nuanced, solution-focused communication and providing actionable feedback across levels
Experience building, mentoring, and developing diverse and inclusive teams
Ability to drive customer-centric innovation and foster a culture that rewards experimentation and learning
A natural collaborator who builds genuine relationships across internal and external networks and champions the achievements of others
What we offer:
Hybrid working with a 3 days / week on site expectation
28-day holiday allowance
Work from abroad policy, enabling employees to work remotely for up to another 30 days per year
GBP 500 annual budget for professional growth
Leadership cafés, on-the-job training
Medical insurance (BUPA health care plan)
5% matching pension plan through Now Pensions
Enhanced family leave
Workplace Nursery Scheme
Gym membership contribution
Mental Health Platform with one-on-one therapy, chat therapy, therapist-led courses, guided meditations