Senior Strategic Account Manager (SMS/A2P/SMCC)

Senior Strategic Account Manager (SMS/A2P/SMCC) - Astreya Logo Senior Strategic Account Manager (SMS/A2P/SMCC)Apply: London, United Kingdom: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 4, 2026 (24 days left to apply): R What this Job Entails: The role will work closely with engineering and operational stakeholders to ensure the success of each business units' secure messaging strategy. Scope: + Develops and executes SMS category contracting strategies, including comprehensive cost reduction opportunities, quality of service improvements, and innovation, focusing on Total Cost of Ownership + Leverage existing MNO relationships to accelerate API readiness, cycles, and to secure favorable commercial terms. + Builds a strong understanding of strategic business direction, requirements, and priorities across assigned category + Builds and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, including MNO's, client business units and internal partners. Required Qualifications/Skills + Strong understanding of the technical and commercial aspects of SMS messaging, including A2P messaging, signaling, and interoperability. + Deep expertise in SMS messaging and its applications within enterprise/hyperscaler environments. + Ability to lead discovery sessions with Mobile Network Operators to evaluate their API roadmap, commercial readiness, and open-gateway standard alignment for potential partnerships + Proven track record of success in business development, sales, or account management within the telecommunications industry. + Extensive experience negotiating and contracting with MNOs globally. + Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders. + Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Bachelor's degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 8+ years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience + Must be able to lead a cooperative effort across members of project teams. + Ability to communicate effectively + Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals + Public relations skills for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups + Ability to analyze complex business and technical issues and develop, recommend and implement effective solutions Preferred Qualifications: + Background within a Managed Services environment working with and on behalf of large Hyperscalers and Enterprise clients. Physical Demand & Work Environment: + Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing + Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment + Must be able to use a computer + Must have the ability to communicate effectively + Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers