Account Manager

Passionate about delivering positive transformation in the education sector? 

We're seeking a passionate and dynamic professional to join our team of experienced Account Manager’s within our Independent Training Provider team, to drive growth whilst continuing to shape the future of our customers by building valuable strategic partnerships with key decision-makers and senior stakeholders.

This pivotal role offers a compelling blend of challenge and fulfilment, empowering you to promote and deliver the future of education technology, while thriving in a dynamic and success-driven organisational culture.

If you're driven, passionate, and ready to thrive in a vibrant and successful leading software company, this role is for you. 

• As an Account Manager, you will manage relationships across a complex portfolio
• Manage the sales cycle from initial opportunity through to close
• Actively generate and close opportunities within the existing customer base
• Provide accurate sales forecasts for any given month or year
• Develop and maintain account plans to achieve individual sales target

• Evidence of experience working with or within Independent Training Providers
• A deep understanding of the operational complexities of Independent Training Providers (i.e. ESFA regulations, governance, funding etc)
• Account Managers will have strong negotiation and closing skills
• A proven track-record of success sales within a complex client portfolio, or significant evidence of successfully delivering complex projects on time.
• Effective communication and time management skills

Successful candidates will participate in a one-month intensive boot camp to learn about our products, markets, and commercial strategy.

Wellbeing focused – Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral

• Annual Leave – 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer - We are proud to confirm our commitment to developing an environment and culture that allows those with endometriosis to thrive in the workplace

Personal Growth - Regardless of where you are at in your career, we’re committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally

• Development Programmes – From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go
• Performance Bonus – Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success

Financial wellbeing - We understand as well as your mental wellbeing, your financial wellbeing is really important

• Pension Scheme – Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company
• Income protection insurance – Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most

Recognition – Highlighting and rewarding the great work our people do

• Values Awards – Our quarterly employee-driven initiative to highlight and reward the people in the organisation who embody our values the most
• Clear Review – Our own technology platform that allows you to get real-time feedback, conversations and goals to help you become your best self

Making a Difference – we provide opportunities to help our people make a difference to the causes they care about

• MatchIt! – Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and Advanced will match part of the funding
• Volunteering Time – Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it
• Pennies from Heaven – donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger

We are one the UK’s largest tech companies, and our products sit at the heart of some of the country's best-known businesses. We’ve grown phenomenally quickly with a £275m turnover and 2,800 employees supporting over 25,000 customers. We hire for potential. We want to make sure we have the best people for the job and provide genuinely equal opportunities for our people to thrive. Our recruitment process is designed with inclusion and equity at its core.

Find out more about the next steps once you’ve applied here - careers.oneadvanced.com/how-we-hire