Account Director (Public Safety)

TL;DR

Account Director (Public Safety): Managing and growing the Metropolitan Police account by leveraging deep sector knowledge to drive revenue and strategic partnerships. Focus on building high-level relationships, overseeing complex programme delivery, and identifying new business opportunities within the UK policing market.

Location: Must be based in the UK with the right to work and travel within the UK.

Company

NEC Software Solutions provides integrated software and IT services to public sector organizations, including police forces, hospitals, and government bodies, to support critical public services.

What you will do

• Establish and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders at the Metropolitan Police, including the Commissioner and their team.
• Manage the commercial and contractual relationship, including procurement processes and contract negotiations.
• Identify new business opportunities and manage the sales pipeline to ensure revenue and margin targets are met.
• Coordinate internal resources to ensure successful delivery of programmes and resolution of client issues.
• Position the company as a trusted strategic partner for mission-critical public safety solutions.
• Take full financial ownership for the account, managing resources and costs effectively.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of the UK Policing market, specifically the Metropolitan Police and associated stakeholders like the Home Office or CPS.
• Proven track record in business development and managing significant key customer accounts.
• Demonstrable experience in stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to manage and shape complex sales opportunities from inception to successful outcome.
• Must have a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK.
• Strong commercial acumen and leadership skills with the ability to act as a thought leader.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme.
• 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy or sell days.
• Life assurance cover at 4x basic salary.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning with over 15,000 courses.
• Flexible benefits package tailored to individual needs.