Lead - Account Manager in London

Lead - Account Manager in London

London Full-Time 40500 - 49500 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive growth for key accounts and build long-term partnerships with valued customers.
  • Company: Join Freshworks, a people-first tech company transforming customer experiences.
  • Benefits: Enjoy private medical insurance, gym allowance, learning budget, and 25 days PTO.
  • Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace fostering personal and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by simplifying business solutions and enhancing customer experiences.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in SaaS sales or account management with strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.

Organizations everywhere struggle under the crushing costs and complexities of solutions that promise to simplify their lives. Freshworks Inc. builds uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional employee and customer experiences. Our people-first approach to AI eliminates friction, helping businesses reduce complexity, lower cost-to-serve, and deliver faster, more human support through enterprise-grade yet easy-to-use CX and IT solutions.

As an Enterprise Account Manager, you’ll work with some of our most valued customers, helping them grow with Freshworks while building long-term, trusted partnerships. This role will be focusing on our UKI market.

What you’ll do:

  • Engage, discover & drive results: Grow key accounts through upsell, cross-sell, and renewals, consistently surpassing revenue goals while delivering meaningful impact for customers.
  • Articulate Value: Build trust with executives by addressing critical challenges and positioning Freshworks as a partner that drives measurable business results.
  • Execute the Sales Process: Lead complex sales cycles end-to-end, securing strategic wins and fostering long-term partnerships.
  • Learn & collaborate: Champion collaboration across teams to uncover opportunities, strengthen retention, and expand customer success.
  • Hunt & Prospect: Build a strong, future-ready pipeline with accurate forecasting and consistent execution. Travel, as required, to connect in person, foster relationships, and represent Freshworks with purpose.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in SaaS or solution-based sales, account management, or customer-facing roles with track record of success in an aligned territory.
  • Curiosity, collaboration adaptability: you’re open to learning and comfortable navigating change.
  • Experience working with enterprise customers, including senior leaders, exceeding goals, with a focus on long-term value creation.
  • You are a relationship builder, with great presentation skills. You listen deeply, ask thoughtful questions, and connect product capabilities to business needs.
  • Exposure to CRM, EX, CX, or ITSM solutions is a plus.

Additional Information:

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Gym allowance of 30/month
  • Learning and reading budget of up to 1,000 per year
  • 25 days of annual Paid-Time-Off (PTO)
  • Company Funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for both you and your family
  • Discounted Tax Support Services

At Freshworks, we have fostered an environment that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion, welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnicities. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer environment that boosts the goals of our employees, communities, and business.

Lead - Account Manager in London employer: The Placement Group

Freshworks is an exceptional employer that champions a people-first culture, fostering an inclusive environment where creativity and innovation thrive. As a Field Marketing Specialist in the UKI & Nordics, you'll benefit from a dynamic work atmosphere that encourages professional growth through hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools and data-driven strategies. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on meaningful impact, Freshworks offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of customer and employee experiences while collaborating with a diverse team across the globe.

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Contact Details:

The Placement Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Lead - Account Manager in London

Account Management
Sales Strategy
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Consultative Selling
Presentation Skills
Collaboration
Adaptability