Account Executive (£100-120k OTE)
Richmond, Greater London, UK
Full-time
VC-Backed, High-Growth Tech & Startup Clients
The RoleAt The Sales People, we place top sales talent into VC-backed, high-growth tech companies and support them with the training, coaching, and environment needed to perform.
This Account Executive role is for commercially strong salespeople who want ownership, pace, and earning potential in fast-moving startup environments.
You'll manage deals end to end, sell to senior decision-makers, and play an active role in shaping how sales is done.
What You'll Do- Prospect and sell to C-suite and senior stakeholders
- Own the full sales cycle from outreach to close
- Build and grow long-term client relationships
- Balance new business and account expansion
- Influence outbound strategy and sales processes
- Represent the business with confidence at a senior level
This is a hands-on role with real responsibility and visibility.
You'll be employed by one of our VC-backed, scaling tech clients, while working from The Sales People HQ, surrounded by a high-performance sales culture.
What We're Looking For- Strong B2B sales experience
- Proven ability to close deals and grow accounts
- Comfortable engaging senior stakeholders
- Able to prospect, close, and manage accounts in parallel
- Commercially sharp, resilient, and ambitious
- Experience shaping processes, not just following them
No formal qualifications required — performance and mindset matter more.
What's On Offer- High-impact AE role with a VC-backed tech compan
- Strong earning potential tied to results
- Clear progression into senior and leadership roles
- Direct exposure to founders and leadership teams
- Fast-paced, high-performance sales environments
If you want autonomy, challenge, and real upside, this role delivers.
About The Sales PeopleWe help ambitious VC-backed tech companies build high-performing sales teams.
We know what excellence looks like in high-growth environments — and we back people who want to own outcomes.
Every application is reviewed personally.
No algorithms. No shortcuts.