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Strategic Account Management Lead

WMGC
Coventry

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Permanent
£76,000 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Account management
Leadership

Full job description

Job Reference: 00000018-1
Date Posted: 21 May 2026
Recruiter: West Midlands Growth Company
Location: Coventry, West Midlands
Salary: £76,000
Sector: All Jobs
Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Ready for Your Next Big Career Move?

We’re looking for two exceptional Strategic Account Management (SAM) Leads to join the West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of major organisations across the region. If you excel at senior stakeholder engagement, thrive in complex environments, and are motivated by meaningful economic impact, this could be your next challenge.

Who Are We?

The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) is the region’s economic development delivery organisation.

From April 2026, we will lead the delivery of regionally commissioned economic development activity aligned to the West Midlands Growth Plan, working in partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority and local authorities.

We are building a sharper, business-focused organisation that attracts investment, supports high-growth companies and drives measurable economic impact.

If you want your work to shape how growth is delivered across one of the UK’s most important regions, this is your opportunity!

The Role

As a SAM Lead, you will manage a portfolio of around 50 major strategic organisations, acting as their senior relationship point and ensuring they receive coordinated, high value support from WMGC, the Combined Authority, and seven Local Authorities.
You’ll help unlock investment, reduce barriers to growth, and strengthen each organisation’s economic contribution across the West Midlands.

What You'll Be Doing

Act as the named relationship lead for 50 strategic regional organisations.
Build trusted relationships with CEOs and senior executives.
Develop structured, proactive account plans aligned to regional priorities.
Coordinate engagement across WMGC, WMCA, and local authorities.
Identify risks, opportunities, and strategic gaps, escalating where necessary.
Manage up to 3 SAM Coordinators and a SAM Executive.
Oversee research, stakeholder mapping, engagement tracking, and company briefings.
Represent WMGC professionally with high level stakeholders
Ensure accurate, timely CRM and engagement reporting.

What You’ll Bring

Essential

Senior corporate background with experience working at C-Suite level.
Proven relationship building skills with complex public and private organisations.
Ability to operate commercially and politically within multi‑layered environments.
Experience managing strategic accounts or professional services portfolios.
Leadership capability with experience directing small teams.

Desirable

Experience in economic development or public sector partnership working.
Knowledge of key regional high growth sectors.
Experience implementing CRM or account management frameworks.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Benefits

26 days holiday
Company pension scheme including life assurance
Hybrid working (2 days per week in the Birmingham office)
Cycle to work scheme‑to‑work scheme
Simple Health employee membership scheme

Colmore Building Facilities

On‑site café and restaurant
Wellness suite with gym and yoga
On‑site GP surgery
Dry cleaning service
Local discounts on hotels, restaurants, and parking

The Role’s Appeal

Play a meaningful, strategic role supporting some of the region’s largest employers.
Work directly with public sector leaders, universities, and industry partners.
Influence decisions that shape investment, innovation, and job creation across the West Midlands.
Join a purpose driven organisation committed to inclusive, sustainable economic growth.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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