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Account Manager
About Version 1
Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.
We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of what we do:
- UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft, and Oracle partner
- €350m/£300m revenue business with 3300+ employees
- 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
We’re a core values-driven company and we hire people who share our values. We reward those who display and foster them—it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us, and we’ll invest in you!
Account Manager – Public Sector
About the Role
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, ensuring delivery of sales and growth targets while maximising revenue and providing the highest level of customer service.
The role will be part of a successful team focused on Public Sector opportunities. The team includes salespeople who generate new opportunities and/or lead responses to large government tenders, and Account Managers who manage opportunities within the existing customer base.
Responsibilities
- Develop public sector customer accounts to meet and exceed sales and growth targets
- Maximise revenue while maintaining the highest level of customer service
- Collaborate with salespeople to respond effectively to tenders and proposals
- Engage with multi-level stakeholders to drive solution adoption and customer success
- Ensure accurate completion of tender documentation and internal proposals
- Manage project timelines while prioritising and residing effective time management
- Foster long-term client relationships by understanding and aligning with government and public sector priorities
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Requirements
Essential Qualifications
- Experience working in a business development/account management environment (preferably with Public Sector/Central Government knowledge)
- Experience in IT services and technology solutions environments (not strictly product-focused)
- Knowledge of Public Sector tender processes, including RFPs, RFIs, and bid submissions
- Strong influencing skills to encourage collaboration and action across non-reporting parties
- Exceptional written communication skills, including proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for high-quality documentation and tenders
- Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage at all organisational levels
- Experience building strong customer relationships
- Good commercial awareness and understanding of project & business dynamics
- Ability to work under tight deadlines, prioritise effectively, and recognise issues requiring external expertise
Personal Attributes
- Customer-focused with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic, confident, and ambitious with a can-do attitude
- Strong focus on developing long-term partnerships
- Resilient under pressure with a results-driven mindset
Desired Qualifications
- Sales & Account Management experience, including client negotiations and contract discussions
- Experience in developing long-term business opportunities through tenders, bids, and proposals (both Fixed Price & Time & Materials projects)
Benefits
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Why Join Version 1?
At Version 1, we offer a comprehensive package that prioritises wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability:
- Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme: Share the success of €350m/£300m revenue enterprise
- Career Progression & Development:
- Strength in Balance and Leadership schemes
- Quarterly Pathways Career Development programme
- Schemes with an active mentorship focus
- Flexibility & Work-Life Balance:
- Flexible and remote working policies
- Supportive company culture for life events
- Financial Wellbeing Initiatives:
- Pension scheme
- Private Healthcare Cover
- Life Assurance
- Incentivised employees to:
- Accreditations in AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, or Red Hat
- Open channels for financial advice
- Employee-based Discount Scheme
- Wellbeing Schemes to support health and wellbeing:
- Gym discounts
- Bike-to-work scheme
- Fitness classes
- Mindfulness workshops
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Generous holiday policies, including maternal/paternity leave, special leave, and maternity/paternity policies
- Community Engagement: Volunteer for social, diversity & common good initiatives
Reward & Recognition:
- Annual Excellence Awards program
- Employee engagement and initiative via "Call-Out" platform
Each individual has a chance to become part of something amazing with advice on how to enrich both lives at home and work.
Version 1 Values
Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace based on diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
We value equal opportunity, and each candidate has access to a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable accommodations at any stage of the application process, kindly contact our recruiting team at Version 1 for considerations based on disability or neurodiversity. Requests are considered confidentially and respectfully.
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