Strategic Key Account Manager

Overview

You’ll play a key role in driving growth across enquiries, bookings, revenue and profit by building and nurturing strong partnerships with our Strategic Multi Academy Trusts. You’ll proactively seek out new opportunities within identified Trusts – connecting with the right stakeholders, creating tailored proposals and working closely with our Key Account Executives and Marketing team to bring partnership plans to life.

Once a Trust comes on board, you’ll own the relationship, ensuring it continues to thrive through excellent communication, problem‑solving and regular reporting, including cost‑savings, carbon insights and any data the Trust needs. This is a role for someone who loves being out and about – you’ll travel regularly to meet customers, build relationships with key decision makers, deliver engaging presentations and represent PGL Beyond at industry events.

You’ll also spend time at both of our Head Office locations, helping to strengthen the link between our internal teams and our external partners – always showcasing PGL Beyond in a professional, positive and purpose‑led way.

• Proven experience in new business development, lead generation and building strong partnerships
• Confidence in delivering engaging customer presentations and communicating at all levels
• Experience in managing a sales area and driving growth
• Strong account management skills with a focus on long‑term relationships
• Ability to meet and exceed sales targets in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks independently
• A positive, proactive problem‑solver with a “can‑do” attitude
• Confident at networking and quickly establishing new relationships
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• Full UK driving licence

• Earn £32,000 per annum (our pay system is benchmarked and fair) plus bonus and company car
• Permanent Contract
• This is a remote role with a mixture of working from home and visiting customers and attending industry events nationwide
• Happy holidays – 20 days annual leave, which accrues with length of service up to 30 days (+ bank holidays). You’ll also enjoy an extra day off on your birthday and the opportunity to purchase additional leave!
• Paid time‑off to volunteer your time to worthwhile causes.
• Sector‑leading family‑friendly policies and a contributory pension
• 24/7 access to our Wellbeing Hub alongside our Employee Assistance Program
• Access to our financial wellbeing platform for financial assistance if you need it
• Big savings and exclusive perks at 100s of high street retailers
• PGL discounted holidays and 20% discount in all our on‑site shops