Account Executive - Public Sector (Northampton)
Account Executive - Public Sector
Job Role Responsibilities
- 70/30 split between new business development and existing account growth
- Achieve or exceed agreed sales targets set with your manager
- Proactively identify and develop sales opportunities while understanding customer requirements
- Win new business supported by an internal public sector bid team
- Grow and develop an existing account base
- Work closely with pre-sales specialists to present the company's technology solutions and messaging to customers
- Manage relationships across customers, vendors, and distribution partners (developing and maintaining your network)
- Maintain ownership and accountability for your sales pipeline
- Stay informed on the latest technology developments and discuss these with public sector clients
Job Requirements
- The successful candidate will be self-motivated, organised, and hard working, with strong attention to detail. A positive attitude, energy, and willingness to support colleagues are essential.
- Minimum of good GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, with A-Levels beneficial but not essential
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- Ability to take direction while also demonstrating initiative
- Enthusiastic, proactive, and self-driven mindset
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel beneficial but not essential
- A collaborative team player with a "can-do" attitude
What's on Offer
- Hybrid working - typically 3 days in the office and up to 2 days remote (after a 3-month probation period)
- Office locations available across multiple UK regional sites
- Starting salary around £25,000 with uncapped commission, offering strong earning potential (OTE can exceed £100k over time)
- Opportunity to reach six-figure earnings within approximately 5 years
- Clear progression pathway with potential promotion and salary increase within 9-18 months
- Supportive and social team culture with regular company events and incentives
- Incentives including holidays, vouchers, lunches, and spot prizes
- Modern technology provided for office and home working
- Subsidised healthcare and medical benefits
- 25-30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with tenure, with the option to take additional unpaid leave
- Structured training, mentoring, and progression programme aimed at developing future enterprise sales professionals and leaders.