Account executive (UK - London)

Account Executive – UK (London preferred)

Title

Account Executive – AI for Higher Education Admissions

Location

London (preferred) / UK – Hybrid or Remote

Company

Semantikmatch

Description

Semantikmatch is building the AI infrastructure for global university admissions.

Our platform uses AI agents to analyze applications, automate admissions workflows, conduct automated interviews, detect fraud, and help universities process tens of thousands of applications efficiently.

Leading institutions are already adopting Semantikmatch to transform their admissions processes.

Our vision is to become the global standard for admissions infrastructure in higher education.

We are now expanding in the UK market and are looking for a high-performing Account Executive to lead our commercial development with universities and business schools.

Your mission

You will be responsible for developing the UK market and closing strategic deals with leading institutions.

Responsibilities include:

• Build and manage a pipeline of universities and business schools across the UK
• Lead outbound sales and strategic outreach
• Run product demos and discovery calls with admissions and leadership teams
• Manage the full sales cycle from first contact to signed contract
• Work closely with the founder and product team to adapt the platform to market needs
• Represent Semantikmatch at industry events and conferences

You will be one of the first commercial hires, with the opportunity to shape the sales strategy for the UK and beyond.

Ideal profile

We are looking for someone entrepreneurial and highly driven.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in B2B SaaS sales
• Experience selling to universities, education institutions, or enterprise clients is a strong plus
• Proven ability to close complex deals
• Strong communication and storytelling skills
• Comfortable working in an early-stage startup environment
• Based in the UK (London preferred)

Why join Semantikmatch

• Work on one of the most ambitious AI platforms in education
• Early-stage startup with strong traction among top institutions
• Direct collaboration with the founder and leadership team
• Competitive salary + significant equity package depending on profile
• Opportunity to shape a new global standard in admissions