
Luke Iredale
Commercially focused Account Manager / Sales Leader
Salary / Daily rate
London, UK
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Languages
About me
Intro
Commercially focused Account Manager / Sales Leader with 15+ years' experience driving revenue growth, winning new business, and expanding strategic accounts across technology and consulting sectors. Proven ability to generate pipeline, close high-value deals, and build long-term client partnerships, consistently exceeding revenue targets. Experienced operating at C-level, delivering consultative solutions, and leading teams to outperform in competitive markets.
Work experience
Founder
Hay Golpes
Oct 2018 - Present
8 years 1 month
London, UK
– Founded and scaled a talent solutions business delivering technology hiring solutions across the UK and international markets. – Drove sustained revenue growth through new business acquisition and account expansion, saving clients £300K annually by replacing agency models. – Built and retained high-value client relationships, delivering 130+ hires annually across Software Engineering, Security and Platform Engineering, AI, and Data. – Expanded operations internationally, enabling multi-region delivery across Europe. – Delivered end-to-end LMS implementation programme (RFI → rollout), strengthening client service offering. – Increased diversity hiring from 11% to 48%, enhancing client employer brand and talent access. – Closed and delivered senior executive search mandates (Head of AI, Chief Engineer, IT Security Director). – Acted as a trusted advisor to senior C-Suite stakeholders, influencing workforce strategy and hiring investment. – Revenue ownership and commercial strategy – New business generation and key account growth – Executive stakeholder management – Team leadership and performance delivery
Senior Client Partner / Head of Big Data & IoT
eSynergy Solutions
Oct 2015 - Sep 2018
3 years
London, UK
– Generated £325K personal billings, contributing to £1.1M team revenue. – Grew client portfolio by 22% through targeted outreach, events, and network development. – Built and led a high-performing team of 7 consultants, driving revenue KPIs. – Delivered rapid scale hiring projects for high-growth clients, strengthening long-term account value. – Developed trusted advisor relationships, influencing hiring strategy and spend. – Managing and growing key accounts across UK & Europe – Driving new business and pipeline generation – Team leadership, coaching, and KPI management – Client engagement through events and industry forums
Manager
TEC Group
Jun 2014 - Sep 2015
1 year 4 months
London, UK
– Won and developed new enterprise clients within the oil & gas sector. – Delivered retained executive search assignments internationally. – Built and managed a team of 5, driving delivery and revenue performance. – Full sales cycle ownership (lead generation → close) – Account development and revenue growth – Team leadership and performance management
Managing Consultant
Astbury Marsden
Mar 2013 - May 2014
1 year 3 months
London, UK
– Built a new business unit from zero, scaling team to 7 consultants. – Increased revenue through new service lines and expanded client offerings. – Business development and revenue generation – Account management and delivery – P&L ownership
Account Manager
Robert Walters
Dec 2010 - Mar 2013
2 years 4 months
London, UK
– Managed and grew large enterprise accounts, ensuring SLA delivery and client satisfaction. – Won and delivered retained senior-level search assignments. – Strengthened client relationships through strategic workforce planning support. – Key account management and stakeholder engagement – KPI tracking and service delivery performance – Supporting client hiring and resource strategies
Associate Consultant
Human Capital Search
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
1 year 1 month
Consultant
Astbury Marsden
Jan 2006 - Jan 2009
3 years 1 month
– Top Perm Technology Biller
Consultant
Real IT (Real Resourcing)
Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
2 years 1 month
– Top Rookie of the Year
Education
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BA
Licenses & certifications
SThree Sales & Client Management Training
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Financial Markets
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Management & Leadership (M2)
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Advanced Sales
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CIPD
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