Senior Relationship Director (Spanish Speaking)
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£100,000 – £120,000 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£87,300
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.1×
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1132 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £87,300, and WEX is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers, Focus on account management and value selling). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors Most likely code | £61,100 Clears | £69,800 Clears | £78,600 Clears | £87,300 Clears |
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Also possible | £38,600 Clears | £55,200 Clears | £55,200 Clears | £55,200 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
About The Team / Role
The Strategic Account Director is a high-level commercial leader responsible for the stewardship of WEX’s most critical Tier-1 assets. This role is dual-faceted: managing a concentrated portfolio of top marquee clients, while simultaneously acting as a strategic advisor to the EMEA General Manager on regional growth strategy.
The Director is expected to be a "force multiplier," mentoring the wider portfolio team, leading cross-functional process improvements, and bridging the gap between New Sales, Product, and long-term Account Management.
What’s on offer?
- Highly competitive salary between £100000-£120000 (dependant on experience)
- Commission
- 40 hour week – Monday to Friday
- Hybrid working
- Industry leading pension scheme
- Private Medical
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays – with the opportunity to purchase additional holidays
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- Gym Flex membership
- Discounts & perks platform
- Employee wellbeing
Strategic Regional Leadership & Partnership
- Regional Growth Strategy: Partner directly with the EMEA General Manager to define and execute the overall regional growth roadmap.
- Internal Governance: Facilitate internal Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and represent the account management team in high-level discussions with senior global leadership.
- Sales-to-Portfolio Synergy: Collaborate with the Head of Sales to develop and refine the handover framework, ensuring a seamless transition from "New Business" to "Existing Portfolio" status.
- Pillar Leadership: Lead specific "Pillars of Activity" to improve organizational efficiency (e.g., acting as the primary commercial lead for Credit or Legal to streamline ways of working).
- Financial Ownership: Responsible for the health and growth of 20-30% of the regional NR; managing spend volumes of $2.5B+.
- 3-Year Account Planning: Develop multi-year strategic plans that leverage WEX’s payment technology to solve client-specific pain points and achieve their long-term corporate goals.
- The "Booking-to-Pay" Audit: Map the client’s end-to-end payment flows to uncover integration opportunities and areas where WEX can add operational value.
- Value Selling & ROI: Quantify the tangible ROI of WEX’s platform, moving the conversation from price-based features to value-based outcomes.
- C-Suite Influence: Navigate dense stakeholder maps to build "Trusted Partner" status with the C-suite and key decision-makers.
- Mentorship: Act as a formal leader and mentor for the wider Portfolio team, elevating the performance and strategic thinking of junior and mid-level managers.
- Retention & NPS: Drive elite retention rates and a positive NPS trajectory by proactively identifying and neutralizing churn risks.
- Proven track record in Strategic Account Management, Commercial Leadership, or Fintech Strategy.
- Business Case Mastery: Ability to quantify opportunities and navigate internal approval processes for product/resource investment.
- Organizational Navigability: Proven ability to influence support functions (Legal, Credit, Risk) to improve commercial velocity.
- Mentorship: Experience in coaching high-performing sales or account management professionals.
- Education: Relevant tertiary qualifications (MBA or Finance/Commerce degree preferred).
- Communication: Exceptional presentation skills, capable of commanding a room of senior executives or internal global leaders.
If you feel that you have the necessary skills to be our new Senior Relationship Director please APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/ belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Due to the volume of applications received, unfortunately it is not possible to respond to each one individually, applicants that are shortlisted will be contacted within one week of applications.
We do not accept speculative agency CVs. Any CV received by WEX will be treated as a gift and will not be eligible for an agency fee. PSL agencies should only send CVs if authorised to do so by the Talent Acquisition team.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with WEX, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Marketing, sales and advertising directors (SOC 1132) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~229k in sample- Offer £100,000–120,000
- Middle half £64,792–121,836
- Median £89,700
- Going rate £87,300
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £61,100–78,600
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£64,792–121,836), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. WEX holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1132 going rate of £87,300. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.