Strategic Account Lead

The role

You will work strategically with the business' largest trades partners to grow their business and maximise ROI on Checkatrade. You will own a portfolio of high-value trade businesses and drive revenue through product adoption.

What you will do

• Own a portfolio of high-value trade businesses end to end
• Run a proactive outbound motion to grow revenue
• Build and run a clear monthly plan for every account
• Influence decisions at every level from owner to board
• Spot and fix blockers to revenue
• Design processes and ways of working for accounts
• Build high-trust relationships with senior stakeholders

Required qualifications

• Track record of managing and growing a significant book of revenue
• Hybrid hunter/farmer mindset
• Real ownership of portfolio, performance and commercial outcomes
• Commercial credibility with senior decision-makers
• Resilience
• Collaborative, influential, people-first approach
• Confidence with CRM and AI tools
• Adaptability and a willingness to learn quickly

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus & equity scheme
• Health, wellbeing and learning support
• Gym membership
• Smart Tech Scheme
• Cycle Scheme
• Birthday/special day leave
• Buy & sell holiday scheme
• 1 week's paid charity leave

Before you apply

• Screening call with one of our Talent Acquisition Partners
• 1st stage interview with the Head of Account Management
• 2nd stage interviews with senior stakeholders
• Final stage, including a case study presentation

About the company

Checkatrade is the UK's leading platform for finding a tradesperson. They help homeowners get jobs done right and help tradespeople grow their business.