Account Director
Adecco
Chichester, GB
Join Our Client's Team as an Account Director! Location: Chichester Contract: Fixed Term (12 months) Working Pattern: Full Time Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for customer success? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your leadership can make a real difference? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as an Account Director! About the Company: Our Client is a pioneering organisation dedicated to advancing sustainability and water management, committed to delivering exceptional services to their valued customers. We are seeking a seasoned Account Manager or Account Director with strong commercial and contract management skills. The ideal candidate will possess the enthusiasm, aptitude, and ability to upsell to blue-chip clients. Key attributes for this role include the ability to learn quickly, a keen intellect to grasp the complexities of the business, proficiency in understanding and communicating data insights, and the capability to seamlessly integrate into a small account management team. Why Join Them? As a leading organisation in the sustainability sector, our client is looking for an enthusiastic and results-driven Account Director to cover a 12-month maternity leave. Located just a 10-minute walk from Chichester train station, with the option for hybrid working, you will join a talented team that values innovation and collaboration. What You'll Do: As the Account Director, you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing our client's relationships with key blue-chip customers. Your primary responsibilities will include: Account Management: - Lead, coach, and mentor the Operations Team Analysts. - Ensure timely and budget-conscious project delivery. - Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders Strategic Direction: - Contribute to the organisation's strategic direction. - Identify opportunities for organic growth and recommend process improvements. Customer Engagement: - Conduct regular meetings to ensure efficient project progress. - Collaborate with customers to negotiate contractual terms and manage deliverables. Financial Management: - Oversee the invoicing process to ensure accuracy and timeliness. - Assist in setting financial targets and managing customer budgets. Promote Sustainable practises: - Advise customers on effective water management strategies. - Support initiatives that promote sustainability in water usage. Key Personality Traits: We are looking for someone who possesses the following traits: Strategic thinking and business acumen Results-oriented mindset Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills Strong leadership abilities What's in it for You? Work in a vibrant, supportive environment Opportunity to make a significant impact in the water management sector Professional development and growth opportunities Ready to Make a Difference? If you are excited about driving customer success and leading a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your career as an Account Director. Application Process: Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you would be a great fit for this role. Join our client in shaping a more sustainable future! Our Commitment: We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are also a disability-confident employer, dedicated to supporting candidates of all backgrounds and abilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments, please let us know, and we will be happy to assist you. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.