North London (Hybrid)
£65,000 + Quarterly Bonus
Full Time | Monday – Friday
Immediate Start Available
The Opportunity
We are looking for a commercially driven Consultative Sales & Account Director to join this agile and growing business on a 12-month maternity cover contract, leading multiple client teams while driving strategic growth across a portfolio of key accounts.
This is a senior leadership role for a strategic thinker with strong agency or consultancy experience who thrives in a fast-paced client environment.
You will oversee two established account teams, acting as both a commercial lead and senior client partner. The successful candidate will be confident managing senior stakeholders, identifying growth opportunities and leading consultative conversations that influence client strategy and long-term partnerships.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing team leadership, commercial growth and high-level client consultancy.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Client Leadership
Build and maintain senior client relationships across a portfolio of key accounts
Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance and consultative support
Identify opportunities to grow existing partnerships and increase revenue
Lead strategic conversations with senior stakeholders across multiple markets
Consultative Sales & Commercial Growth
Drive quarterly revenue targets across two client teams
Develop and implement long-term client growth strategies
Lead consultative selling conversations across complex service offerings
Maintain strong commercial awareness, balancing client needs with business objectives
Support outbound business development activity including client meetings, networking and strategic growth discussions
Team Leadership
Lead, mentor and develop two account management teams
Create a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability and growth
Provide coaching, feedback and career development support
Manage team performance, workflow prioritisation and escalation handling
Operational Excellence
Ensure high standards of delivery and client servicing across all accounts
Oversee pipeline management and forecasting
Drive best practice across account management processes and CRM usage
Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery and client excellence
About You
We are looking for an experienced client services leader who combines commercial thinking with strong people leadership skills.
Ideal Background:
Proven experience in a senior client services, consultative sales or account leadership role
Agency, consultancy or professional services background preferred
Experience managing and leading multiple teams
Strong consultative selling and client growth experience
Commercially minded with experience owning revenue targets
Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision and day-to-day delivery
Confident leading senior client conversations and handling challenging situations
Passionate about client experience, marketing and innovation
Available to start ASAP
What’s on offer
£65,000 salary
Quarterly bonus scheme
Hybrid working
Supportive and collaborative environment
Opportunity to work across large-scale and international client projects
Fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture where ideas and initiative are valued
What You Need to Do Now:
If this sounds like the role for you, don’t wait - apply today with your up-to-date CV!
If it’s not quite right for you but you know someone perfect, refer them to us and receive a £100 voucher when they’re placed and pass their probation period (terms apply). Visit our website to read more about our Double the Reward scheme in our blog.
Due to the high number of applications, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
A little more about us:
We are Top Flight Recruitment Ltd (trading as Uxbridge Employment Agency and Windsor Employment Agency), and act as an Employment Agency when advertising permanent roles and as an Employment Business when advertising temporary or contract roles.
All vacancies are advertised with written instruction from our clients. Where salaries or rates of pay are quoted, the nature of the work, location, and minimum experience, training or qualifications required are stated within the advert.
We never charge fees to work-seekers, and all recruitment is carried out in line with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
We take your privacy seriously. Please see our website for our full Data Privacy Notice.
What You Need to Do Now:
If this sounds like the role for you, don’t wait - apply today with your up-to-date CV!
If it’s not quite right for you but you know someone perfect, refer them to us and receive a £100 voucher when they’re placed and pass their probation period (terms apply). Visit our website to read more about our Double the Reward scheme in our blog.
Due to the high number of applications, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
A little more about us:
We are Top Flight Recruitment Ltd (trading as Uxbridge Employment Agency and Windsor Employment Agency), and act as an Employment Agency when advertising permanent roles and as an Employment Business when advertising temporary or contract roles.
All vacancies are advertised with written instruction from our clients. Where salaries or rates of pay are quoted, the nature of the work, location, and minimum experience, training or qualifications required are stated within the advert.
We never charge fees to work-seekers, and all recruitment is carried out in line with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
We take your privacy seriously. Please see our website for our full Data Privacy Notice
Salary description
£65000.00 - £65000.00 per year