Strategic Account Director

Strategic Account Director – A mix of Account Development (Newcastle City Council) and new contract acquisition (SaaS / Tech / Wifi / Data)Targeting large bodies in the North East and North/East Yorkshire – Targeting Stadiums, transport, healthcare, leisure, public sector.Negotiable salary (speak to Jess @ Duval) circa £55,000 - £75,000 (DOE) base with opportunity to double OTE (£110,000 - £160,000)Excellent benefits and 33 days holiday inc BH. A stunning opportunity to work closely with the CEO and VP of Sales, in this SME growth SaaS company with incredible ace culture values.WFH/Remote working alongside the SMB business dev team and key stakeholders to take this company to the moon and back! Data, strategy, C level discussion, and contract negotiations all key!A dynamic, agile fast paced role in an evolving SaaS tech business established in 2012!START ASAP – End of 2025 / start of 2026Hey! What else do you need to know?You must be ambitious, proactive, IT savvy, good with data and analysis and agile and flexible. A new business development professional and an ideas person and a can-do why not individual with an entrepreneurial streak!Official title: Regional Growth Director – North East England Location: Northeast England(Remote, with national travel) Description: We’re seeking a passionate and strategic Regional Development Director to lead Purple’s engagement across the North East of England. This pivotal role will focus on driving regional growth through partnerships with local government, healthcare, education, and transport organisations. You’ll be instrumental in advancing Purple’s mission to bridge the digital divide, drive data democratisation, and enhance social inclusion through the delivery of intelligent connectivity solutions.Reporting directly to the SVP Global Sales, you’ll combine commercial acumen with a strong understanding of regional dynamics, helping to position this SaaS SME as a key partner for digital transformation and community connectivity initiatives.Why us?Our values are at the heart of what we do and we’re all about getting the job done whilst having fun with no BS and no politics.We’re all about development and growth and embedded within the business is the value of know your stuff, keep learning, which means we support our people to continuously develop their knowledge and skills. You really won’t regret taking the next step in your career by helping turn the worldWhat you will do:● Build and execute a comprehensive regional strategy to engage public sector and strategic partners across local government, healthcare, education, and transport hubs.● Lead initiatives that help address societal challenges around digital inclusion, data accessibility, and regional economic development.● Establish and nurture senior relationships with civic leaders, councils, and key public sector stakeholders to embed solutions within regional strategies.● Drive new revenue generation opportunities through a consultative, partnership-led approach.● Represent the company at events and forums.Stunning senior SaaS sales role based north of Harrogate with the core of the role and focus on Newcastle! Speak to Jess asap.