Account Director - Manchester/Leeds/North-West

Job title: Account Director Location: Role can be based from our Manchester or Leeds location (Client travel is a big part of this role) Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Salary: Competitive base, leading uncapped commission plan + BCN benefits About BCN: At BCN we unite people and technology to enable organisations to fly. We believe people and organisations can achieve anything using technology to it’s full potential. Our role is to help them understand what is possible, implement in the right way and utilise their technology to achieve their ambitions.Which is why we put people front and centre – building client relationships for life and fostering a culture where our people thrive. We are a leading managed IT services provider and technology consultant, specialising in delivering transformative technology solutions with industry-leading client experience across business, public sector and not for profit organisations. From cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data management to power app development, we are dedicated to pioneering technology with Microsoft innovation. Guided by our 3 values of building relationships, customer success and passion and dedication , we are on a mission to make BCN the most trusted tech partner in the UK today . The kind of company clients want to work with, and people want to work for. We are delighted you are on this journey with us! Focus of the role: We are seeking an experienced "SME/C Account Director" to oversee the commercial management of a portfolio of named customer accounts. You will serve as the strategic link between BCN and your clients, driving value, identifying new opportunities, and expanding revenue by understanding their business needs and the Microsoft technology landscape. The role is based in our Reading office, covering territory across London, Oxfordshire, Southampton, Swindon, and Bristol. You’ll manage and grow a portfolio of existing clients, build consultative relationships with senior C-level stakeholders, drive profitable growth through solution-led selling, and work closely with technical and delivery teams to align solutions with client needs. You’ll inherit a robust client base and are expected to deepen engagement, reduce churn, and uncover new opportunities across multiple solution areas. Responsibilities: Be the trusted commercial lead and single point of contact for all client account matters. Lead the execution of client and sector growth plans, ensuring strong visibility and ownership. Drive client value by building a strong pipeline, expanding into new areas, and maximizing upsell opportunities through continuous focus on value creation and strategic growth. Collaborate with internal teams (pre-sales, CTO office, practice specialists) to qualify and advance opportunities Consistently meet all Success Framework metrics, including sales targets and pipeline goals, to achieve business objectives. Demonstrate strong commercial and financial acumen, including a solid grasp of contract structures, key business terms, and their impact on both BCN and client organizations. Lead and own the end-to-end bid management process, from influencing and responding to formal procurement (FRI/FRQ/FRP) to compiling high-quality, coherent submissions by coordinating contributions across multiple functions. Maintains consistent, accurate sales reporting—including pipeline management, forecasting, CRM data, contract renewals—and actively strives to meet sales KPIs, using effective GAP analysis across monthly, quarterly, and yearly cycles to ensure targets are met or exceeded. Possesses strong proficiency in the use of relevant business systems and tools, ensuring data integrity and leveraging these platforms for effective sales management, performance tracking, and decision-making Person, Skills