Client Partner - Central Government
Our aim at Made Tech is to use human-centred technology to improve our society. We believe putting people at the heart of designing, building and delivering public services leads to better outcomes for everyone.
About the role
As a Client Partner, you will be responsible for growing a portfolio of strategic accounts within one of our Industry Sectors. Specifically, this role will be within Central and Devolved Government. You can find out more about the brilliant impact we’re having in the industry here. You’ll develop a strong understanding of the challenges faced by your clients and work with a multidisciplinary account/pursuit team to support your client to overcome them.
You will report to our Industry Director for Central and Devolved Government and lead on the creation and execution of a strategic account plan for each of your clients and work with the account teams and staff on the ground to ensure we’re making strong progress towards our strategic growth goals in your accounts.
You’ll develop a razor-sharp understanding of your clients business problems, public sector challenges, department policies and Made Tech’s value proposition and be able to communicate this effectively to audiences of varying levels of digital and technology maturity.
You will be expected to identify specific sales opportunities within your accounts and to proactively take new ideas to your clients as well as network, gain referrals and outreach to key stakeholders in your target client portfolio. You’ll lead on the qualification, pursuit and capture of these opportunities and will personally hold a multi-million pound annual sales target, which depending upon client portfolio, will range from £10M to £25M.
You’ll be expected to identify senior stakeholders, build strong strategic relationships and become a trusted and valued partner. You’ll also be expected to work with marketing to help build awareness in your accounts and target accounts. You will be expected to continually build your network and our influence within the client's organisation. You will expect to develop your network, find and win new opportunities by gaining referrals, building and extending your relationships across the public sector (see below) and at all times be a trusted advisor to your clients.
Working in conjunction with Finance, you’ll manage account profitability and take the lead on the commercial negotiation of rate cards and contractual terms, to ensure they are inline with the wider business guidelines.