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Account Director/Bid Manager (Full time or 6 month contract)


Introduction

Our client is an exciting North West–based and international SaaS scale-up. They are experiencing rapid growth with strong private investment and are looking for a talented Account Director/Bid Manager which could be either a 6month contract or permanent role.


The Role

The position is for an experienced Account Director/Leader/Bid Manager. The role is critical in supporting our client’s position as an incumbent supplier to a central government department—an account vital to the company’s existing ARR revenue. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring retention of this client, building a long-term strategy to expand the account, and identifying further opportunities within central government.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute account strategy for major central government accounts
  • Protect and grow incumbent government account relationships
  • Navigate procurement frameworks and government buying processes
  • Lead on complex SaaS/IT services bids and proposals
  • Report directly into the CSO and CEO, collaborating with senior leadership
  • Support the company’s growth trajectory toward exit in 3–5 years

  • Candidate Profile

    • Strong track record of selling SaaS or IT services into central government
    • In-depth knowledge of frameworks, procurement, and government sales cycles
    • Experience managing major, complex bids and long sales cycles
    • SC cleared (or able to obtain clearance)
    • North West based, able to commute daily to Cheshire office
    • Strategic thinker with hands-on ability to execute and deliver results


    Package & Contract

    • Permanent - £80-100k base + bonus TBC
    • Contract TBC but will be competitive

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Location:
North West
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Business

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