Account Director

Job Details

Location:Greater Manchester, Manchester
Job Type:Permanent
Salary:£55000 to £60000 per year
Contact:Richard Carey
Contact Email:[email protected]
Contact Phone:07399221017
Job Ref:29919

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Senior Account Manager – Facilities Management

Manchester
Permanent Opportunity
Up to £60,000 Basic Salary
Car Allowance + Performance Bonus

Senior Account Manager Opportunity

Are you an experienced Senior Account Manager, Operations Manager, or Regional Manager within Facilities Management, Contract Cleaning, or another service-led environment?

We are seeking a commercially focused and relationship-driven professional to take ownership of a key client portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you’ll have full responsibility for account performance, client retention, operational excellence, and financial delivery.

This is a highly visible leadership role requiring regular travel between sites and close engagement with senior client stakeholders.


What’s On Offer?

  • Basic salary up to £60,000
  • Car allowance
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Company pension scheme
  • 28 days annual leave
  • Structured training and development programmes
  • Internal mentoring and leadership support
  • Regular company events
  • Genuine career progression opportunities

The Role

As Senior Account Manager, you will be responsible for the operational, commercial, and financial success of a high-profile client account.

You will lead service delivery, ensure contractual compliance, drive account growth, and maintain exceptional client relationships while delivering strong commercial performance.


Key Responsibilities

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Taking full ownership of account performance, profitability, service delivery, and client satisfaction
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior client stakeholders
  • Ensuring contractual compliance and delivery against agreed KPIs and SLAs
  • Managing account budgets, P&L performance, and financial targets
  • Identifying opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency, and service quality
  • Leading multidisciplinary operational teams across multiple locations
  • Managing risk, resolving operational challenges, and implementing corrective actions
  • Conducting regular site visits to maintain service standards and strengthen client engagement
  • Supporting account growth, retention, and the development of long-term client partnerships
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance

About You

We’re looking for a commercially minded Facilities Management professional with a proven ability to lead teams, manage complex client relationships, and deliver outstanding service performance.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Senior Account Manager, Regional Manager, Operations Manager, or similar leadership role within Soft Services Facilities Management
  • Strong experience managing large and complex client accounts
  • Demonstrable experience of P&L ownership and commercial decision-making
  • Proven track record of delivering results against KPIs, SLAs, and contractual obligations
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams
  • Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities
  • Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Willingness to travel as required

Desirable Experience

  • Contract Cleaning
  • Soft Services Facilities Management
  • Multi-site account management
  • Corporate or commercial environments
  • Strategic account development
  • Budget management and financial forecasting
  • Continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

Ideal Backgrounds

We welcome applications from professionals currently working as:

  • Senior Account Manager
  • Account Manager
  • Regional Operations Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Regional Manager
  • Contract Manager
  • Soft Services Manager
  • Facilities Manager

Experience within the Facilities Management, Contract Cleaning, Soft Services, or broader service-led sectors will be highly advantageous.


Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business where you can make a genuine impact.

You’ll have the autonomy to shape account strategy, influence business performance, and build long-term client relationships while being supported by an experienced leadership team committed to your success and professional development.


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If you’re a commercially minded Facilities Management professional looking for your next leadership challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your updated CV for a confidential discussion.

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