Client Group Lead: Communications, Media & Technology (CMT) and Financial Services (FS) in London

Client Group Lead: Communications, Media & Technology (CMT) and Financial Services (FS) in London

London Full-Time No working from home possible
Avanade

Shape the growth of mid‑market clients. Lead at the intersection of business and technology.

Responsibilities

  • Own the end‑to‑end performance of your client group, including revenue, pipeline, and delivery outcomes
  • Drive profitable growth by expanding existing accounts and winning new business
  • Identify and capture strategic opportunities aligned to industry priorities
  • Build and execute a high‑quality go‑to‑market strategy aligned to Avanade, Accenture and Microsoft
  • Improve pipeline quality, win rates, and deal conversion through disciplined sales leadership
  • Lead complex, high‑value deals from origination through to close
  • Lead a team of sales managers, business development executives, client account leads and other supporting roles to grow the business
  • Operate as an executive sponsor across key accounts
  • Develop strong C‑suite relationships, shaping transformation agendas and long‑term roadmaps
  • Ensure an exceptional client experience, acting on feedback and continuously improving outcomes
  • Ensure strong alignment between sales and delivery teams
  • Oversee delivery performance, managing risk and ensuring commitments are met
  • Maintain commercial discipline across engagements, including margin and forecast accuracy
  • Build and lead high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary teams across sales, industry, and delivery
  • Develop senior talent and create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence
  • Allocate the right expertise to the right opportunities to maximise impact

Qualifications

  • Proven experience leading and growing a multi‑million‑pound client portfolio and delivering double‑digit growth
  • Strong track record in enterprise sales and complex deal shaping
  • Experience operating at C‑level with large, complex clients
  • Deep understanding of industry trends and digital transformation
  • Ability to balance commercial performance, client outcomes, and team leadership
  • Experience working in a partner ecosystem (e.g. Microsoft, Accenture) is highly desirable

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
  • Real‑time access to technical and skilled resources globally
  • Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
  • Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you

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Avanade

Contact Details:

Avanade Recruitment Team