Account Executive Step Into a Growth Role with a Creative, Fast-Paced Pet Brand
The Animal People Recruitment Company is proud to be exclusively partnering with a vibrant, fast-growing consumer brand in the pet and lifestyle space. Were now searching for a commercially minded Account Executive to join their passionate team and play a key role in driving customer success and sales growth.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with B2B sales or account support experience whos ready to take ownership of a client portfolio, learn quickly, and grow into a full Account Manager role within the next 612 months.
What Youll Be Doing:
Youll be based in their Stevenage office full-time, supporting and growing relationships with a mix of national and international retail accounts. Your day-to-day will include:
* Managing a portfolio of trade customers and helping them grow their listings and sales
* Responding to inbound leads and converting interest into lasting partnerships
* Supporting key account admin and customer service, including order follow-ups and promotional planning
* Working closely with your manager to identify new sales opportunities and create tailored account plans
* Representing the brand at UK and international trade shows (510 times/year)
* Collaborating with internal teams across operations, marketing, and product to deliver a seamless customer experience
Wed Love to See:
* Experience in a B2B sales, customer support, or account coordination role
* A background in pet care, beauty, party goods, gifting, or FMCG is a plus but not essential
* A confident, friendly communicator who enjoys building relationships
* Proactive, organised, and results-focused youre comfortable handling multiple priorities and taking initiative
* A team player whos eager to learn, grow, and get involved
* Full UK driving licence (for occasional events and trade shows)
What Youll Get in Return:
* Salary: £26,000+ depending on experience
* Full-time, office-based in a vibrant Stevenage HQ
* International travel to trade shows
* Ongoing mentorship and a clear progression path to Account Manager
* A friendly, supportive team environment where your voice and ideas are valued
* A brand with strong values, growing visibility, and a fun product range youll be proud to represent
This is your chance to step into a commercially focused role that offers development, responsibility, and long-term progression. If you're ready to grow your sales career with a brand thats making waves in the pet and lifestyle market wed love to hear from you.
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