Junior Account Manager (Remote)

Version 1 is a trusted technology consultancy that has been in the industry for over 25 years. With a Microsoft Partner, AWS Premier Consulting Partner, and Oracle Partner status, we deliver world-class IT solutions that drive customer success. As we continue to deliver significant growth and plan to grow even further, we are delighted to announce the creation of a new role within our private sector commercial team Business Development Director with experience in Technology services and solutions to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies in the UK and Ireland to support and develop our strong footing in the UK Private Sector market.

Version 1 has been recognised as Migration Partner of the Year – EMEA at AWS Re:Invent 2022.

Job Description

As a new junior Account manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting and developing our strong footing in the Financial Services sector, managing existing client engagements, maintaining client relationships, and managing new sales opportunities, among other responsibilities.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop a career in account management and Business Development, with mentorship and growth potential.

The role will be part of a successful, growing team focused on enterprise opportunities. The team is made up of a number of account managers and salespeople, who lead multiple engagements across large enterprise accounts and generate new business opportunities within the Financial Services sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of acquired customer accounts and contracts
• Involved in – client engagement, commercials, contracting, delivery practice engagement, and project mobilisation.
• You will be liaising with Delivery teams to identify and secure resources for sales opportunities.
• Respond to detailed Customer Requirements documents
• Preparation and delivery of Prospect and Client presentations of Version 1 propositions to customers
• Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling software services and solutions within established accounts.

Qualifications

• 1 – 2 years experience working in customer service or account management delivering IT Services into the Financial Services sector.
• Some knowledge of the Financial Services Sector buying cycles and procurement processes
• Strong written skills in order to complete internal documentation to a high standard – you must have excellent Word, Powerpoint and Excel skills. You’ll be highly attentive to detail and have the ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage at all levels across an organisation internally and externally
• Good commercial awareness and sound understanding of project and business dynamics.
• Customer focused mindset with enthusiasm to learn and grow into the Financial Services sector.

Additional Information

Why Version 1?

• Excellent base salary plus commission with no ceiling.
• Pension
• Private Healthcare Cover
• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Certified Great Place to Work for 12 years in a row
• Career Progression (709 CPD Promotions in last 12 months)
• Employee Discount Scheme – available online and in a wide range of stores
• Lunchtime activities including but not limited to fitness, yoga, financial advice and wellbeing
• Offer incentives for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role
• Fostering several Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging schemes
• And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more

We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging | Version 1 Careers

Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly!