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Strategic Account Manager (New Business)

Field-Based (Hybrid) | Corporate Division

Permanent | Full-time

Working with businesses with a headcount of 5000+ employees

We’re looking for a high-performing Strategic Account Manager – New Business to join our Corporate Sales team at Lyreco. If you thrive on winning high-value contracts, crafting tailored commercial proposals, and working with major UK businesses – this could be your next big move.

What you’ll be doing as a Strategic Account Manager:

• Proactively build a strong pipeline of corporate prospects across the UK
• Win and implement new contracts worth £750k+ annually
• Lead on tender processes, RFI/RFQ submissions, and e-auctions
• Deliver compelling pricing, commercial proposals, and workplace solutions
• Own all aspects of the sales cycle – from prospecting to close
• Build lasting relationships with procurement and senior stakeholders
• Use social selling, multi-thread networking, and Account-Based Marketing (ABM)
  
  
  

• Proven track record in B2B strategic sales and new business acquisition (ideally at enterprise or corporate level)
• Experience managing long and complex sales cycles and negotiations
• Strong understanding of the tendering process, digital engagement, and commercial pricing
• Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills
• Creative talent and third box thinking
• Confident using CRM, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel), and digital prospecting tools
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel (some overnight stays)
  
  
  

• Competitive base salary + commission
• Company car
• 31 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Private healthcare, pension & life assurance
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Career development via our Grow Our Own Talent programme
• Inclusive, values-led culture: Respect, Agility, Passion, Excellence
  
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Retail Office Equipment

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