Account Executive

Account Executive – Tech & Digital Sector

Maternity Cover

c. 14 months London (hybrid, 2 days/week in SE1)

£40–45k base + healthy achievable OTE

Are you a commercially driven Account Executive with a passion for social impact and love of networking? Do you want a role where hitting your targets also means changing the lives of young people across the UK?

Our client is a fast-growing, award-winning social mobility organisation working with 25+ employer partners to connect underrepresented young people with career opportunities. Last year they supported over 40,000 people to take their next career step — and they're just getting started.

They are looking for an experienced Account Executive to join their Commercial Team on a 14-month maternity cover contract (c. May 2026 – June 2027), owning and growing their employer partnerships in the Tech & Digital sector.

What you'll be doing:

You'll take ownership of a portfolio of Tech & Digital employer partners — renewing contracts, deepening relationships, and identifying opportunities to grow. You'll also play a key role in driving new business, bringing in fresh logos from across the sector.

At the heart of this role is our client's flagship cross-sector work experience programme, which launched in 2025 and is scaling fast. You'll be central to that growth.

Day to day, you'll be managing a pipeline, working to revenue targets, building your sector profile on LinkedIn and at events, and working closely with the wider Commercial and Marketing teams.

What they're looking for:

• Proven experience in a commercial/sales role, working with enterprise-level clients
• A track record of renewing and growing accounts, and closing new business through consultative sales
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills — you build trust and open doors
• Comfortable hitting (and exceeding) monthly, quarterly and annual revenue targets
• Genuine passion for diversity, inclusion and social mobility
• Active on LinkedIn and comfortable at networking/speaking events
• Resilient, adaptable and energised by a fast-paced environment

Bonus points if you have a network in Early Careers, Social Impact, or the Tech/Digital sector.

What's on offer:

• £40–45,000 base salary + healthy achievable OTE
• Referral bonus scheme
• Reduced Friday hours
• Flexible working
• Christmas and Summer team parties
• The chance to do commercially meaningful work that genuinely changes young people's lives

A note on the role: This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract. It's a brilliant opportunity to step into a high-impact commercial role with a strong existing portfolio, real scope to grow, and a mission you can get behind.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. They welcome applications from all backgrounds.