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

