Senior Strategic Account Manager - Travel Industry

Senior Strategic Account Manager - Travel Industry

Location:

London - Hybrid (clients London office approx. 3 days per week)
Salary: £(Apply online only)
K base + OTB (25–30%) + Benefits

We are working with a global technology consultancy that is looking to appoint a Senior Strategic Account Manager to lead and grow key enterprise client relationships within the travel and transportation sector.

This is a senior client-facing role responsible for managing large-scale strategic accounts while driving growth and ensuring successful delivery of complex technology services and custom software solutions.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders on the client side - including engineering and technology leaders - while partnering internally with delivery teams to ensure high-quality service delivery and continued account expansion.

The role is London-based with a hybrid working model, requiring regular visits to the client office (approximately three days per week).

The Role

This position sits at the intersection of client relationship management, delivery oversight, and strategic account growth.

You will act as the primary senior contact for enterprise clients, ensuring strong partnerships while identifying opportunities to expand services and increase long-term value.

Success in this role requires strong experience working with enterprise clients in customer-facing industries such as travel, retail, transportation, or loyalty platforms, alongside a solid background in technology services and custom software delivery.

What You Will Be Doing

* Managing and growing strategic enterprise client relationships within the travel industry

* Acting as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders and executive leadership

* Developing and executing strategic account plans aligned with client objectives

* Overseeing the delivery of complex technology services and custom software engagements

* Managing overall account performance including revenue, profitability, and growth

* Identifying new business opportunities within existing client environments

* Collaborating with global delivery teams to ensure successful project outcomes

* Supporting executive-level engagement across engineering, technology, and business stakeholders

* Monitoring engagement performance against agreed account metrics

* Managing contract compliance, billing, and commercial performance

* Supporting risk identification and mitigation across complex engagements

* Coordinating with third parties involved in service delivery when required

* Providing regular reporting on account performance, opportunities, and strategic priorities

What We Are Looking For

* 10+ years of experience in account management, sales, consulting, or customer-facing technology roles

* Proven experience managing large enterprise accounts with multi-million-pound revenue responsibility

* 5+ years experience working within travel, retail, transportation, loyalty platforms, or other customer-facing industries

* 3+ years working within technology services or consulting organisations

* Experience delivering or managing custom software development services

* Strong understanding of software development life cycles and modern technology environments

* Demonstrated ability to work with senior client stakeholders and executive leadership teams

* Experience managing large, distributed delivery teams and complex engagements

* Strong commercial awareness with experience managing account revenue, margins, and growth opportunities

* Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills

* Entrepreneurial mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Additional Information

* London-based hybrid role

* Opportunity to manage high-value enterprise travel industry accounts with significant growth potential

* Competitive base salary plus performance-based OTB structure

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or discuss your experience in confidence, apply today