BMS Performance
Account Director - Political Intelligence SaaS
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Account Director
Political Intelligence SaaS
London / Hybrid (2-3 days per week in Westminster)
£65,000-£75,000 basic | £90,000-£100,000 OTE (uncapped)
Join a growing political intelligence business
Manage and grow a portfolio of strategic clients
Be part of a high-impact commercial team with a clear route into leadership
At BMS, we've been engaged to recruit an Account Director for a growing political intelligence software business. This is a strategic commercial role focused on managing and growing a portfolio of high-value clients, while helping shape the future of a business that's challenging long-established competitors through AI-driven innovation.
The Company
Our client is a specialist political intelligence platform helping organisations stay ahead of government policy, parliamentary activity, and stakeholder engagement.
- Using AI-powered monitoring, stakeholder mapping, parliamentary transcripts, and contact intelligence, the platform enables public affairs professionals to access critical political insight faster than traditional providers.
- Since launching in 2017, the business has built an impressive client base across banking, pharmaceuticals, retail, media, and public affairs consultancies, while maintaining exceptional customer retention.
- With ambitious growth plans, a leadership team drawn from government and public affairs, and a clear vision to expand market share, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business entering its next stage of growth.
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The Role
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 150 existing customer accounts.
- Focus on renewals, account growth, and securing multi-year commercial agreements.
- Sell AI-powered political intelligence, stakeholder mapping, and monitoring solutions.
- Build relationships with Public Affairs professionals and senior communications leaders.
- Manage an account portfolio worth approximately £1.6m, with a target to grow revenues by £100k annually.
- Typical contract values range from under £10K to £70K, with renewal cycles of 1-3 months.
- Report directly into the Founder and Senior Leadership Team, with the opportunity to progress into a leadership role within 3-6 months.
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The Candidate
- 5+ years' experience in commercial account management or strategic client success.
- 10+ years' experience working within public affairs, political intelligence, government relations, or a public affairs consultancy.
- Commercially astute with a consultative approach to account growth and renewals.
- Credible, organised, and politically aware, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
- Leadership experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
The Package
- Basic Salary: £65,000-£75,000
- OTE: £90,000-£100,000 (uncapped)
- Benefits:
- 30 days holiday
- Life assurance
- Pension
- Mobile phone
- Laptop
- Working Pattern: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in London)
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