Account Executive

Billigence; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in London is seeking an Account Executive for early-career professionals eager to build a career in technology consulting sales. This role includes partnering with Account Managers, conducting outreach, and supporting proposal efforts. Ideal candidates will have 1–3 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive compensation and clear career progression within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Attractive commission structure

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and mentorship

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in sales, recruitment, business development or similar.
• Proactive and motivated to learn
• A collaborative mindset to support senior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Managers to develop opportunities.
• Research accounts and identify prospective clients.
• Conduct outreach to engage decision-makers.
• Book qualified discovery meetings.
• Assist in drafting proposals and presentations.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

CRM familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Interest in technology

Job description

About us

Billigence is a boutique data consultancy with global outreach and clientele transforming the way organizations work with data. We leverage cutting‑edge technologies to design, tailor and implement advanced Business Intelligence solutions across a wide range of applications from process digitization through to Cloud Data Warehousing, Visualization, Data Science and Data Governance.

Headquartered in Sydney, Australia with offices worldwide we help clients navigate complex business conditions, eliminate inefficiencies and enable scalable adoption of an analytics‑driven culture.

About the Role

We are seeking an Account Executive to join our team. This role is designed for early‑career professionals with 13 years of experience in sales, recruitment, business development or other client‑facing environments who are eager to build a career in technology consulting sales.

As an Account Executive you will work alongside Account Managers and Senior Account Managers to support sales activity, build pipeline and drive engagement with new and existing clients. Your focus will be on booking qualified meetings, supporting proposals and contributing to team growth targets.

What Youll Do

• Partner with Account Managers and Senior Account Managers to develop opportunities across target industries.
• Research accounts and identify prospective clients within key verticals (Finance, Telco, Retail, Public Sector, etc.).
• Conduct outreach via email, LinkedIn, calls and events to engage decision‑makers.
• Book qualified discovery meetings and prepare agendas to support senior colleagues.
• Assist in drafting proposals, presentations and tailored solution materials.
• Manage pipeline activity and maintain accurate records within CRM.
• Follow up on leads from marketing campaigns, events and partnerships.
• Attend client meetings and industry events to gain exposure to enterprise sales.
• Learn consultative sales techniques and Billigence's value propositions across Data Governance, BI, Cloud and Analytics.

What Youll Need

• 13 years of experience in sales, recruitment, business development or another client‑facing role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with confidence to engage business stakeholders.
• Proactive, well‑organised and motivated to learn consultative sales.
• Resilient and target‑driven with willingness to prospect and build pipeline.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented mindset able to support senior colleagues while contributing to team targets.
• Interest in technology, data and analytics consulting.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot or similar) is an advantage.

What's In It For You

• Competitive base salary.
• Attractive commission structure on top of base salary.
• Clear career progression path with opportunities to step into Account Manager roles within 18–24 months.
• Direct exposure to enterprise sales in the fast‑growing world of data and analytics consulting.
• Opportunity to work with global clients across multiple industries.
• Ongoing training, mentorship and development from senior sales leaders.
• Collaborative, supportive team culture with international colleagues.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

At Billigence we believe diversity drives innovation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive.

We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, age, parental status or veteran status.

Key Skills

Business Development, Customer Service, Revenue Growth, ABC Analysis, Account Management, Communication, CRM, Excel, Salesforce, PMP, Customer Relationships, Business Relationships, Sales Goals, Sales Process, CPA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department / Functional Area: Sales

Experience: – years

Vacancy: 1

Required Experience: Senior IC