CareerPlan

Key Account Management Lead

Home basedFull-time£74k2026-07-24 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Lead a growing team of Key Account Managers to shape strategic partnerships with UK Multi Academy Trusts and influence organizational decision-making.

Role type

Senior leadership Key Account Management Lead

Builds

Strategic account management function and high-performing team culture

Domain

Education sector (UK) + Strategic Account Management

Required skills

Team leadership and coaching, Strategic account management, Stakeholder engagement with C-suite, Commercial awareness, Cross-functional collaboration, Risk management

Preferred skills

Experience with Multi Academy Trusts, Building relationships with senior education leaders, Establishing governance and standards

Technologies

CRM systems

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Key Account Managers; Build trusted relationships with CEOs and executive leaders of Multi Academy Trusts; Work across Product, Marketing, and Operations to align customer insight with strategy; Establish standards and governance for account planning and delivery; Manage risks and deliver commercial outcomes for priority accounts.