Account Executive

Account Executive (New Business / Hunter)

  • Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 base + commission (OTE £140k–£180k)
  • Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid UK
  • Job Type: Full-time

Join our dynamic team as an Account Executive focused on new business development, where you will be responsible for winning net new business and closing high-value CRM and digital transformation deals. This role is ideal for a driven professional with a strong track record in B2B SaaS, CRM, or consulting sales.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • New Business Development (Core Focus):

    • Identify, prospect, and engage target organisations.
    • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities.
    • Execute outbound activities across LinkedIn, email campaigns, referrals, and partner channels.
    • Convert leads into sales-ready opportunities.
  • Full Sales Cycle Ownership:

    • Manage the end-to-end sales process including discovery, solution alignment, demo coordination with technical teams, proposal creation, and negotiation to close.
  • Consultative Selling:

    • Understand client challenges and business goals.
    • Map solutions across CRM platforms, automation tools, and data/process improvements.
    • Position yourself as a trusted advisor.
  • Partner & Ecosystem Engagement:

    • Leverage partner network and referral channels to develop relationships that generate new business opportunities.
  • Proposals & Commercials:

    • Lead or support RFP/RFI responses, proposal writing, and commercial negotiations.
    • Work collaboratively with pre-sales and delivery teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 5–10 years in B2B SaaS, CRM, or consulting sales with a strong new business (hunter) track record.
  • Experience selling CRM, ERP, SaaS, or digital transformation solutions.
  • Proven achievement against £1m+ revenue targets.
  • Consultative, solution-led selling approach with strong commercial and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders/C-suite.
  • Experience working alongside technical/pre-sales teams.

Personal Attributes:

  • Highly driven and results-oriented.
  • Strong ownership and accountability.
  • Collaborative mindset.
  • Proactive and resilient.

Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary of £80k – £90k.
  • OTE of £140k – £180k with uncapped commission.
  • Hybrid working model.
  • Opportunities for training and certifications.
  • Part of a high-growth, collaborative environment.

To apply for this Account Executive position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Job Details

Company
Reed
Location
Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / Remote Options
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£80,000 - £90,000 per annum, Inc benefits
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