Senior Sales Executive - Data & Analytics

Senior Sales Executive – Data & Analytics

Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid with client travel)

Salary: Up to £100,000 base + commission

We are partnering with a global data and analytics services provider that is expanding its UK sales function. They are seeking a Senior Sales Executive to drive growth across data engineering, analytics, cloud data platforms, and AI-led solutions.

This role offers a balanced mix of new business development and account growth, suited to a commercially driven sales professional who can both originate opportunities and expand existing client relationships.

Role Overview

You will own the full sales lifecycle across mid-market and enterprise clients, working closely with pre-sales and delivery teams to position high-value data and analytics solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

  • Develop new business opportunities across UK mid-market and enterprise clients
  • Manage the full sales lifecycle from initial engagement through to close
  • Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline aligned to revenue targets

Account Management & Growth

  • Own and grow assigned accounts through upsell and cross-sell initiatives
  • Build strong, long-term client relationships to drive repeat business
  • Support renewals, expansions, and ongoing client engagement

Client Engagement

  • Engage senior stakeholders including Heads of Data, Analytics Leaders, and IT Directors
  • Understand client challenges and position data and analytics solutions accordingly
  • Participate in client presentations, workshops, and proposal discussions

Internal Collaboration

  • Partner closely with pre-sales, delivery, and marketing teams
  • Coordinate with onshore and offshore delivery teams for accurate solutioning
  • Maintain CRM accuracy, forecasting, and reporting

Required Skills & Experience

Essential

  • 5–7 years' B2B sales experience in Data, Analytics, Cloud, or Digital Services
  • Proven experience selling consulting or managed services
  • High-level understanding of data engineering, analytics, and cloud platforms (e.g. Snowflake, Databricks, Azure, AWS)
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

  • Experience selling into UK enterprise or mid-market clients
  • Exposure to pre-sales and offshore delivery models
  • Industry experience across Insurance, Public Sector, or BFSI

What's on Offer

  • Base salary up to £100,000 plus commission
  • Opportunity to sell high-demand data and AI-led services
  • Strong pre-sales and delivery support
  • Clear career progression and development opportunities

Job Details

Company
Michael James Associates
Location
Slough, Berkshire, UK
Hybrid / Remote Options
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted