We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Account Director to join our leadership team. This role will be responsible for overseeing a team of two Account Managers, nurturing key client relationships, and ensuring delivery of exceptional service that drives long-term client retention and growth. The Account Director will play a pivotal role in developing account strategies, identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities, and aligning client needs with Lolly’s innovative technology solutions. The successful candidate will combine strong leadership with deep sector knowledge, ensuring our clients see Lolly as a trusted partner in their digital transformation journey.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Account Managers to deliver client success and revenue growth.
- Develop and oversee strategic account plans to ensure long-term client satisfaction and retention.
- Act as the senior point of contact for key clients, building trusted partnerships with senior stakeholders.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to grow revenue within existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling solutions.
- Collaborate closely with product, marketing, and operations teams to deliver a seamless client experience.
- Provide insights on client needs, market developments, and competitor activity to inform company strategy.
- Monitor account performance, pipeline, and KPIs
- Represent the company at senior-level client meetings, industry events, and conferences.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Strategic and client-focused, with a proven ability to grow and retain accounts.
- An inspirational leader, skilled at coaching and developing high-performing teams.
- Highly commercial, with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- A confident communicator with the ability to build credibility.
- Organised and solutions-driven, balancing client needs with company objectives.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Key Skills & Requirements
- 5+ years’ experience in account management or client services, ideally within the EPoS, hospitality tech, or SaaS industries.
- Demonstrable experience of leading teams and managing key client portfolios.
- Strong track record of delivering account growth and client satisfaction.
- Understanding of both EPoS hardware and SaaS ecosystems.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, with board-level exposure.
- Ability to analyse client performance data and translate insights into strategic action.
- CRM proficiency to track account activity, pipeline, and client engagement.
- Experience negotiating commercial agreements and delivering value to both client and company.