Account Director

We are seeking a driven and bold Account Directorto join our Local Government SaaS sales team. This role is ideal for a proactive individual who excels at identifying new business opportunities, initiating contact with prospects, and closing high-value deals. You will be instrumental in growing our customer base and driving revenue growth within the public sector. Brightly Software delivers outcome driven solutions for our clients that impact employees of the local authorities as well as the residents the councils serve. Due to increased growth and expansion, we are seeking an individual with a true ''hunter'' mindset to foster our market share within the sector. Location: You can expect, in this hybrid role, 2-3 days a week visiting clients in the UK wide customer base. You will also be required to visit the Chatham office, once per quarter, with prior notice. We have a forward-thinking hybrid policy which allows you to achieve a healthy work life balance. You''ll create impact by:Identify and target new business opportunities within the assigned territory or vertical.Generate leads through cold outreach, networking, referrals, and digital channels.Conduct discovery calls, provide insight for demonstrations and presentations to prospective clients.Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities using CRM tools (Salesforce)Negotiate pricing and contract terms to close deals and achieve sales targets.Collaborate with marketing and customer success teams to ..... full job details .....