Strategic Account Manager

Trading since 1989, e.surv Chartered Surveyors is the UK's number one residential surveyor and the largest provider of property risk expertise and residential surveying services. To put it into numbers, we complete more than one property inspection every 12 seconds and employ over 600 surveyors from Land’s End to John O’Groats and Northern Ireland. This gives us the flexibility to offer nationwide coverage combined with invaluable local knowledge.

We're part of the LSL Property Services Group PLC, which includes household names Your Move and Reeds Rains as well as the mortgage network PRIMIS. We work with lenders, intermediaries, social housing entities and estate agents in addition to private customers.

Are you someone who identifies opportunities before others do? Do you enjoy opening doors, building relationships, creating deals, and converting prospects into long-term clients? We are seeking a commercially-driven Strategic Account Manager with a true hunter mentality to help accelerate growth across e.surv's lender and corporate client portfolios. This role is not for someone who simply manages existing accounts; it is for someone who thrives on developing new opportunities, winning business, building strategic partnerships, and driving sustainable revenue growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping strategic partnerships, influencing senior stakeholders, and identifying new business opportunities across our market-leading surveying and property services division. Key Responsibilities Hunting for new business opportunities in lender and corporate markets. Building and converting a high-quality pipeline of prospects into long-term clients. Establishing relationships with senior decision-makers. Winning new business and delivering measurable revenue growth. Driving account expansion through cross-selling and introducing new services. Leading commercial conversations, proposals, presentations, and negotiations. Identifying market opportunities and developing strategies to capitalize on them. Supporting complex bids, tenders, and commercial initiatives. Collaborating across the business to deliver compelling client solutions. Meeting ambitious revenue, pipeline, and growth targets.

Key Skills & Competencies Strategic Vision – Ability to develop long-term account strategies aligned to both client objectives and e.surv's business goals. Leadership – Confident leading client relationships, influencing stakeholders, and driving collaboration across multiple teams. Innovation & Problem Solving – Proactive in identifying challenges, uncovering opportunities, and developing creative solutions that deliver value for clients and the business. Exceptional Communication – Strong presentation, influencing, and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage and advise stakeholders at Board and Executive level. Commercial Acumen – Proven track record in sales, business development, and negotiating successful commercial outcomes. Relationship Management – Skilled at building trusted partnerships with clients, colleagues, and industry contacts. Industry Expertise – Strong understanding of the UK lending, property, or surveying sectors. Results Driven – Self-motivated, resilient, and focused on delivering against revenue targets and strategic objectives. Collaboration – A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working cross-functionally to achieve success. Closing & Negotiation Skills – Able to identify opportunities, progress discussions, and secure mutually beneficial outcomes. Qualifications &Experience A proven track record of winning new business and exceeding sales targets. A genuine hunter mindset with the drive to create opportunities from scratch. Strong experience in business development, sales, or strategic account management. Demonstrable success in developing and closing high-value commercial opportunities. Confidence in influencing and negotiating with senior stakeholders and decision-makers. Commercially astute, results-focused, and highly motivated by success. Resilient and proactive, comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment. Experience in property, surveying, lending, or financial services is advantageous but not essential. Apply If you feel you match our requirements and are looking for your next career challenge, or for a confidential discussion on the full details of this role please contact Alka Tarafdar PRE EMPLOYMENT SCREENING - All of our employees have to pass a Criminal Records Disclosure and Credit Referencing Process in order to work with our lender clients, if you are unsure on this, ask the team and we'll be happy to explain the process.