Overview
Account Executive – Global Tech Leader
Are you an ambitious sales professional ready to take the next step in your career?
Our client, a global leader in data, insights, and technology solutions, is looking for a talented Account Executive to join their team in Leeds. This company has a long history of innovation, providing cutting-edge digital and AI-driven solutions to a wide range of legal, regulatory, and professional services clients. They are looking for a driven individual to manage and grow a pre-existing account base.
The Role
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with 1–3 years of sales experience who is ready to move into a full-cycle Account Executive role. You’ll be set up for success with a ready-made account base of around 900 organizations and a steady flow of warm leads from an SDR team. This is a consultative sales position where you’ll be focused on understanding client needs and driving new revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Prospecting within your allocated accounts to identify and develop new opportunities.
* Following up on qualified leads to build a strong sales pipeline.
* Engaging with decision-makers through a mix of calls, emails, and social selling.
* Delivering consultative sales conversations and conducting meetings, demos, and presentations.
* Collaborating with Account Managers to achieve shared goals.
* Consistently hitting monthly sales targets and KPIs.
What They’re Looking For
* 1–3 years sales experience (closing role)
* Proven success in lead generation and converting opportunities.
* Full sales lifecycle experience
* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
* A proactive and motivated individual who can work both independently and as part of a team.
* Base Salary: Up to £35,000.
* Hybrid Working: 2 days in a modern Leeds and 3 days working from home.
* Career Progression: Extensive learning and development support with opportunities for advancement within a large, international organisation.
* Benefits: Share option scheme, EAP, and a contributory pension.
This position is being recruited by Certus Recruitment Group, a specialist consultancy providing sales, marketing, and IT recruitment services to the technology sector.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
Industries
* Technology, Information and Media, Software Development, and Information Services
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