Account Manager

Overview

In this role you will manage and grow an existing portfolio of public sector accounts, driving revenue while delivering top-tier customer service. You will work within a public sector-focused team to pursue opportunities and respond to large government tenders, strengthening client relationships along the way. Your work directly supports Version 1’s mission to deliver technology and transformation solutions to trusted public sector clients. You will collaborate across teams to win, deliver, and scale IT services for government customers, balancing sales targets with high-quality delivery. This is a growth-focused, customer-centric role with meaningful impact on public sector outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible/remote working
• Pension
• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Employee Discounts
• Gym Discounts

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of public sector accounts to meet sales and growth targets
• Lead responses to large tenders and opportunities within existing customers
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships across multiple levels
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality tender submissions and project delivery
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the public sector
• Maintain accurate documentation for tenders and internal processes
• Prioritise tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines
• Support proposals and negotiations for fixed-price and time-and-material projects

Key requirements

• Experience in business development/account management, preferably in the public sector
• Knowledge of Public Sector tender processes
• Experience in IT services and technology solutions (not products)
• Influencing skills across multiple levels without direct authority
• Strong written skills for tender and internal documentation; proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience building and sustaining customer relationships
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of project and business dynamics
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage priorities
• Ambitious, proactive, and customer-focused attitude

• Strong communication
• Interpersonal aptitude
• Decision making under pressure
• Tender management
• Proposal development
• IT services knowledge

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