Ciklum is looking for a Account Director to join our team full-time in London.
We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.
About the role:
As an Account Director, you will be accountable for the strategic direction, overall growth, profitability, and client satisfaction across your portfolio. You’ll collaborate closely with delivery, commercial, and technical leadership teams to ensure high-value services are delivered on time and within budget. The role will focus on creating trusted partnerships where Ciklum delivers large-scale innovation and digital platforms to support the growth of our clients across the Travel&Hospitality space.
Responsibilities
Define and own the strategic Account / Portfolio Plan, ensuring long-term growth through deep client and market understanding
Build and lead strong, sustainable C-level relationships with client stakeholders
Champion and drive technology and digital transformation initiatives at a strategic level
Act as a senior leader across internal matrix teams (delivery, commercial, technical, marketing), promoting collaboration to meet client needs
Ensure the highest standard of account governance and proactively manage risks and escalations
Drive client satisfaction, commercial growth, and profitability across accounts
Lead senior-level opportunities through all stages of the sales lifecycle — from identification to deal closure and delivery
Maintain high-quality pipeline and CRM hygiene in line with Ciklum’s sales process and reporting expectations
Own and manage the full account-level P&L, contracts, invoicing, and commercial governance
Requirements
10-15 years in senior client-facing roles such as Account Director, Client Partner, or similar, ideally within technology solutions / IT services / digital consultancy
Strong domain knowledge of the Travel and Hospitality sector in the UK and relevant operational and digital trends
Proven track record managing C-level relationships and driving large-scale transformation deals
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and executive presentation skills
Strong leadership and team collaboration skills in complex, matrix environments
Experience managing account-level financials (P&L), contracts, and revenue targets
Familiarity with onshore, nearshore, and offshore delivery models
Strong commercial acumen and ability to develop high-value propositions
A self-starter mindset, with a passion for growth, ownership, and continuous improvement
Personal skills
Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial energy
Strong influencing and relationship-building capabilities
Highly motivated, results-driven, and collaborative
Ability to operate independently while fostering team success
Mature, responsible, and people-oriented leader
What's in it for you
Attractive compensation package
Career development in a successful, high-growth company with a unique market offering
A dynamic environment backed by Private Equity, promoting agility and innovation
Learning, development, and professional growth opportunities
Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!
Experiences of tomorrow. Engineered together
Interested already?
We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. Can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.
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