Special Projects Account Manager

You will learn and understand how to shape strategy to manage current account relationships and drive/develop new account relationships in assigned region, vertical or offering. You will be required to help and where applicable, drive emerging market penetration, forges strategies for sales pipeline growth and creates improved customer satisfaction through implementation of best practices to produce consistency in account management.

• Managing and nurturing a relationship with existing key customer Special Projects accounts
• Maximising ingoing value for the customer whilst also driving revenue and where applicable profitability
• Building opportunities for account growth in line with strategy and creates improved customer satisfaction through implementation of best practices
• Supporting aspects of customer satisfaction, sales, delivery and financial performance of an account or set of accounts within their Business Unit
• Supporting with leading account strategies, ensuring financial performance and fostering customer satisfaction

Job Title: Special Projects Account Manager

Location: London - based at London MOD client site but also requires travel around the UK to both BAE Systems and MOD client sites

Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on skills and experience

Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 25th November 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.