Account Executive – Employer Partnerships
Maternity Cover
Up to £55k - Commission OTE £9–15k
London hybrid (SE1)
c.12-14 months (May 2026 – June 2027) initial contract (which may become a perm role, budgets permitting)
Our client is a fast-growing social mobility organisation working with employers to connect underrepresented young people with real career opportunities. They’re a small, mission-driven team doing commercially meaningful work at scale — and they’re looking for an experienced Account Executive to take ownership of their Tech & Digital employer partnerships while a member of the team is on maternity leave. Given the growth trajectory of the organisation, there is a strong possibility this role becomes permanent.
The role
Our client runs structured work experience and employer engagement programmes connecting underrepresented young people with leading companies. It’s a consultative, relationship-driven sell into HR, Early Careers and CSR stakeholders at corporate level — you’re selling participation in something that genuinely moves the dial on diversity and social mobility. You’ll inherit a warm portfolio of 14+ corporate employer partners, renew and deepen those relationships, then drive new business across the Tech & Digital sector. You’ll be out in front of clients regularly — London-based is essential.
This role will feel like home if you’ve come from:
∙Apprenticeships — levy consultancy, training providers or aggregators
∙Corporate partnerships or sponsorships
∙Employer engagement or early careers programmes
∙Professional membership or events sold to corporate buyers
∙D&I, CSR or social impact initiatives
If your background is purely in SaaS or software sales, high-volume transactional sales, or account management without a new business element, this probably won’t be the best fit for you at this stage.
Essential:
∙Demonstrable track record in a sales role — farming and hunting, not one or the other
∙Experience managing and growing corporate accounts at senior stakeholder level
∙Confident building relationships f2f and comfortable with regular client contact
∙London-based with flexibility for regular time in SE1
∙Genuine interest in social mobility, early careers or D&I
Desirable:
∙Background in apprenticeships, early careers or employer engagement
∙Active on LinkedIn and comfortable at networking events
∙Existing network in Tech & Digital
What’s on offer:
∙Up to £55k base depending on experience
∙Commission OTE £9–15k across the contract period
∙Referral bonus scheme
∙Reduced Friday hours
∙Flexible working
📩 Interested? Apply below or drop us a message. The employer is confidential at this stage and will be confirmed at interview.