Account Manager at British Council


Account Manager at British Council


The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.

  • We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries.
  • We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust.
  • We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society.
  • Each year we reach over 20 million people face-to-face and more than 500 million people online, via broadcasts and publications. 

Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body.

Main Accountabilities

Strategy and/ or Planning:

  • Contribute to the development and execution of B2B sales strategies within an assigned territory, supporting revenue growth and business objectives.
  • Use market insights and performance data to inform business planning, sales priorities, and income targets.

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Sales or Marketing qualifications.
  • University Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or discipline.

Knowledge and Experience:

Minimum / essential:

  • 3+ years of sales experience to include some experience of B2B sales.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce or use of similar CRM.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office programs.

Desirable:

  • Solution-sales experience in large sectors (e.g financial services, media, pharmaceuticals tourism, government sector etc).

Role specific skills:

  • High-level sales and negotiation skills.
  • High-level stakeholder management skills.
  • Project Management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office programs.

Deadline: 

  • 26th October 2026; at 21:59 PM UK time.

How to Apply 

Interested applicant can apply via this link 

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