FJA are recruiting for a Senior Relationship Manager on behalf of our client based in the Greater Manchester area. We are looking for someone who is strategic and commercially minded. If you’ve got a strong background in Director level account / relationship management, and a talent for building strong, strategic relationships, this could be just the role for you.
Benefits in the role of Senior Relationship Manager:
* Salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience
* 35 hour working week – Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm
* Hybrid / remote working between the head office, with travel involved to clients at various locations across the UK – the client will consider candidates based anywhere in the UK
* Private Bupa medical cover and optical / dental schemes
* Generous annual leave with a buy and sell scheme
* Gym and retail discounts
* Excellent company car scheme - choose a car at no cost, or upgrade with a contribution
* Plus many more!!
This is a key position where you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally, to deliver real commercial value. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team and supported by our Management and Executive Board, giving you the tools and insight to make a real impact.
You’ll need to have confidence engaging with director-level stakeholders and a strategic, consultative approach with strong commercial awareness. You must be able to understand complex technical solutions and translate them into business value
Key duties in the role of Senior Relationship Manager:
* Develop and maintain strong relationships and a wide network of contacts at a senior/director level
* Create and direct comprehensive strategic brand plans which will target sustainable account growth
* Oversee and understand the technical and commercial scheme design.
* Overall responsibility for the commercial position of all solutions, working in collaboration with all parties to maximise return.
* Collaborate closely with Account Managers, Sales, and Pricing to gather insights on account performance and plans
* Maintain up-to-date CRM records for all activities and opportunities.
* Work with peers on projects to share best practices, address challenges, and achieve successful resolutions
* This is NOT a Sales based role - we are not looking for a Sales or Business Development candidate
Requirements in the role of Senior Relationship Manager:
* Proven experience in managing high-profile clients at the senior or director level.
* A strong commercial and consultancy mindset.
* Skilled in building relationships and effectively leveraging your persuasive abilities to enhance value and achieve business goals.
* Adept at intelligent negotiation.
* Commercially astute with a genuine enthusiasm for diving deep into understanding technical solutions.
* Exceptional verbal communication skills, capable of engaging in meaningful conversations at every level.
* Strategic thinker and doer, proficient in crafting robust business plans.
* Inquisitive by nature, always asking insightful questions and eager to learn more.
* Experience in utilising CRM systems, dedicated to ensuring it serves as the single source of truth.
* Ability to read and interpret data
* A true team player who inspires and mentors colleagues to foster continuous improvement.
* Willing to travel for in-person client meetings across the UK while also maintaining a strong presence in the office to strengthen relationships with internal stakeholders.
Our client is proudly recognised as a 3-star outstanding best company to work for, ranked 3rd in the Business Services sector. Additionally, they are among the top 25 employers in the Northwest region. Their Gold status further exemplifies their commitment to our people as Investors in People and We Invest in Wellbeing
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers