Account Director

Summary: The Account Director role involves leading and mentoring a team while managing key relationships with blue-chip clients in the sustainability and water management sector. The position requires strategic thinking, effective communication, and financial oversight to ensure project success and customer satisfaction. This is a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave, offering a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth. The role is based in Chichester, with hybrid working options available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and mentor the Operations Team Analysts.
• Ensure timely and budget-conscious project delivery.
• Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Contribute to the organisation's strategic direction.
• Identify opportunities for organic growth and recommend process improvements.
• Conduct regular meetings to ensure efficient project progress.
• Collaborate with customers to negotiate contractual terms and manage deliverables.
• Oversee the invoicing process to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist in setting financial targets and managing customer budgets.
• Advise customers on effective water management strategies.
• Support initiatives that promote sustainability in water usage.

Key Skills:

• Strong commercial and contract management skills.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Results-oriented mindset.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Ability to learn quickly and grasp business complexities.
• Proficiency in understanding and communicating data insights.
• Experience in upselling to blue-chip clients.

Salary (Rate): 55k

City: Chichester

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other