Account Manager

Account Manager – Luxury Headquarters Environment

Location:

38 Berkeley Square, London

Company:
Pareto FM

Employment Type:

Full‑Time | Site‑Based

Pareto FM is seeking an exceptional Account Manager to lead the delivery of an industry‑leading Facilities Management contract within one of London's most prestigious headquarters environments.

This is not a traditional Account Manager position.

Acting as the single accountable leader for Pareto FM on‑site, you will take full ownership of the contract's operational, commercial, technical, experiential, and reputational performance. You will serve as the strategic partner to senior client stakeholders and lead a highly skilled team responsible for delivering a world‑class workplace experience within a luxury global brand environment.

The successful candidate will bring a blend of senior FM leadership, commercial acumen, technical credibility, and exceptional stakeholder management skills, coupled with the presence and professionalism required to operate within a premium headquarters setting.

As Account Manager, you’ll be responsible for the overall success of the contract, leading both strategic and operational delivery while acting as the principal point of contact for senior client stakeholders.

You will oversee workplace operations, engineering services, smart building performance, contract governance, commercial management, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring every aspect of service delivery aligns with the client’s exceptionally high standards.

• Acting as the single accountable Pareto FM leader for the contract
• Building and maintaining trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders
• Leading strategic contract reviews and performance discussions
• Driving the Year 1 service roadmap, including mobilisation, optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Sponsoring innovation and service enhancement opportunities across the account
• Managing the contract risk register and mitigation strategies

• Providing visible, hands‑on leadership within the building
• Leading daily operational reviews and service coordination meetings
• Overseeing workplace service delivery across engineering and specialist service functions
• Ensuring event readiness and operational support for key client activities
• Driving exceptional service standards throughout the workplace

• Owning the contract KPI framework and overall service performance
• Leading performance reviews and data‑driven service improvements
  
  Supporting the effective operation of smart building technologies and integrated workplace platforms
• Driving demand‑led maintenance strategies through data analysis and insight
• Ensuring accuracy of reporting, asset information, and operational records

• Leading and developing the on‑site Pareto FM team
• Creating a high‑performance culture focused on service excellence
• Supporting succession planning, development, and capability building
• Ensuring teams consistently meet the standards expected within a luxury headquarters environment
• Championing presentation, professionalism, and customer experience

• Full responsibility for contract P&L performance
• Managing budgets, cost control, and commercial reporting
• Overseeing subcontractor performance and commercial relationships
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, governance requirements, and service levels
• Maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory, and company standards

• Significant leadership experience within Facilities Management or Workplace Services
• Experience managing premium corporate, luxury, headquarters, or high‑profile client environments
• Proven ability to build relationships with Director and Executive‑level stakeholders
• Strong commercial and financial management capability
• Experience leading multidisciplinary FM teams
• Strong understanding of workplace operations, compliance, and service delivery
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills
• Demonstrable experience delivering operational…