Job Description
Account Manager - Acquisition
Req ID:  58720
Posting Start Date:  20/05/2026
Job Function:  Sales and Commercial
Division:  UK Business
Job Location:  GBR Bristol - Assembly
Advertised Salary:  Competitive

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join BT Business as an Account Manager focused on public sector customers. The role blends account development and new business acquisition, supporting organisations across areas like local government and healthcare.

You’ll work with a defined set of accounts while also identifying and winning new opportunities, using a consultative sales approach to deliver tailored solutions. With structured training through the BT Way of Selling programme, this role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in sales and progress into more senior account management or field-based roles.

What you’ll be doing

- Manage and grow a portfolio of public sector accounts, driving revenue through upsell and cross-sell
- Identify and secure new business opportunities within the public sector landscape
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across local government, education and NHS organisations
- Take a consultative approach to selling, understanding customer needs and aligning solutions
- Develop and deliver account plans and pipeline strategies
- Work collaboratively across BT to bring together the right expertise and solutions
- Maintain accurate pipeline management and forecasting

Essential Skills / Experience

- Experience in a sales, account management or business development role
- Exposure to public sector customers (e.g. councils, NHS, education or procurement frameworks)
- Capable communication, stakeholder management skills and able to build C-Level relationships
- Ability to manage a sales pipeline and work towards revenue targets
- A proactive, self-starting approach with a desire to learn and develop

Desirable Skills / Experience

- Experience within technology, telecoms, or IT solutions sales
- Understanding of public sector procurement processes or frameworks
- Experience of consultative or solution-based selling

Our Package

Tailored benefits make a real difference. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life. You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:

  • 50% on target bonus
  • Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family 
  • Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off 
  • Equalized maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – 18 weeks’ full pay and 8 weeks’ half pay
  • Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
  • Market leading Pension scheme – 5% from you and 10% from us
  • Holiday purchase scheme


With over 180 years of heritage, BT Business has brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers in the UK


We’re a leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.


We are Customer-First Challengers, who are Committed, Clear and Connected. We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.


As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.