Account Manager in Newtownabbey

Version 1 has celebrated30 yearsinbusinessand continues to be trusted by global brands to delivertechnology and transformationsolutions that drive customer success. Ourdeepexpertiseenables our customers to navigate the rapidlyevolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships withglobal technology leadersincluding Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat,OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. ?Werean award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heartof whatwe do: UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW Werea corevalues drivencompany, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them,itsdeeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us andwellinvest in you!. Job Description Version 1 is keen to recruit an experienced Account Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Account Manager looking for a new challenge, and the opportunity to work with large scale clients. You will develop an existing portfolio of customer accounts across the public sector in a way that delivers sales and growth targets, maximises revenue whilst delivering the highest level of customer service. The role will be part of a successful team focused on Public Sector opportunities. The team is made up of salespeople, who generate new opportunities and/or lead on responses to large government tenders and Account Managers who manage opportunities into the existing customer base. Qualifications Experience working in a business development/account management environment (experience inPublic Sector/ Central Government is a distinct advantage) Experience in working in IT Services and technology solutions environment (rather than product) Knowledge ofPublic Sectortender processes Influencing skills: the ability to get people at multiple levels to deliver what you need on time and with high quality, even though they wont report to you will be critical to the success of the role Strong written skills in order to complete tender and internal documentation to a high standard you must have excellent Word, Powerpoint and Excel skills. Youll be highly attentive to detail Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage at all levels across an organisation internally and externally Experience of building good customer relationships Good commercial awareness and sound understanding of project and business dynamics Ability to work to tight deadlines. Youll be capable of effective prioritisation of tasks and personal time management, while recognising and flagging issues outside area of own expertise Personal Attributes: Customer focused with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication with an agreeable phone manner. Ambitious, confident, enthusiastic individual with a can-do attitude. Desired Qualifications Sales & Account Management experience, meeting clients and being part of verbal and written contract negotiations. Experience in developing long-term business opportunities via proposals, bids and tenders - both with Fixed Price services and T&M projects. Additional Information Why Version 1? ?At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectivelybenefitfrom a share of our company's profits Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and peoples individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance Financial Wellbeing initiativesincluding;Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financialadviceand an Employee Discount scheme Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies Educationalassistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat Reward schemes including Version 1s Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out platform. Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. And many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more.? Version1 is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse,inclusiveand respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully,respectfullyand confidentially. Video links: TPBN1_NI