Desk based account manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Desk based account manager
Job Req ID: 12715 Posting Date: 15-Mar-2023 Function: Sales and Commercial Location: Alexander Bain House, Glasgow, United Kingdom Salary: Competitive + benefits Why this job matters The Account Management Professional assists with customer operations and impacts account success within a defined portfolio and may coordinate a team through the execution of high priority. The main focus is the Scottish Public Sector, ensuring that we facilitate a smooth customer order journey. What you’ll be doing 1. Executes account activity and success positioning as a key contact throughout the lifecycle of the customer.2. Supports the implementation of the BT group sales strategy with key customer accounts in order to contribute to the growth of revenue pools.
3. Supports and drives as a member of an account facing team empowering an ability to drive outcomes within the portfolio of accounts areas by selling strategic services.
4. Provides support when reaching out and prospecting to corporates that aren't active customers.
5. Supports customers' success by acting as a facilitator to meet a needs.
6. Supports account leads in addressing customer needs and challenges.
7. Collates comprehensive information on products and services, ensuring knowledge is current.
8. Supports critical customer-facing activities including executive engagement, company visits, briefings, and ideation workshops.
9. Supports in the implementation of ways to improve working processes within the account management team. Five Key Skills 1. Account Planning 2. Solution Selling 3. Customer Insights 4. Interpersonal 5. Collaboration The skills you’ll need Collaboration Customer Service Customer Success Communication Account Planning Issue Resolution Business Development Customer Advocacy Customer Insights Account Management Risk Management Interpersonal Customer Relationship Management Solution Selling Our leadership standards Looking in:
Leading inclusively
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation. Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making. Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best. Benefits At BT, we entertain, educate, and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses, or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but – more than that – you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration, and inclusivity, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development.
Benefits of working for BT include:
- Competitive salary
- World-class training and development opportunities
- 25 days’ annual leave (not including bank holidays)
- Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
- Share option and pension scheme programmes
- Flexible benefits to fit around you
Flexible Working
This role offers a 3 together, 2 wherever working model. This means you are required to be at your contractual location 3 days a week, with 2 flexible days per week.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Telecommunications Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Desk based account manager roles across BT Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Telecommunications Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,405 - £44,981 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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