Account Executive

Walker Lovell; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS company in London is looking for an Account Executive to drive new business and expand existing accounts in the financial services sector. With a strong base salary plus bonuses and accelerators, this role offers genuine scope and reward in a high-growth environment. Ideal candidates will have 6-10 years of SaaS sales experience, particularly within banks or asset managers, and demonstrate a consultative sales approach. This is a unique chance to contribute to a global SaaS growth story.

Benefits

Strong base salary

High-impact bonus

Double OTE with generous accelerators

Modern office space

Qualifications

• 6-10 years’ experience in SaaS sales focusing on new business and expansion.
• Strong knowledge of financial services, particularly with banks or asset managers.
• Experience leading complex sales cycles with high deal values.

Responsibilities

• Win new business and expand existing accounts across financial services.
• Take full ownership of pipeline from prospecting through to deal close.
• Collaborate with teams to shape tailored win plans.

Skills

SaaS sales

Financial services knowledge

Complex sales cycles

Consultative sales approach

Job description

Account Executive – SaaS Sales

Location: London

Travel: Occasional travel

Compensation: Strong base + high-impact bonus, Strong OTE with accelerators

Own a High-Impact Sales Role in a Global SaaS Growth Story

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a well-defined territory, drive six-figure SaaS deals, and build long-term client value in a business backed by one of the world’s most successful private equity firms. The path is clear – and the upside is real.

Package & Benefits

• Strong base + double OTE with generous accelerators
• Kickers for multi-year and product-specific deals
• Low first-year thresholds to reward early success
• High-growth, private equity-backed environment
• Liverpool Street office – high-spec space with client hosting capability

Why This Business

This global SaaS leader is reshaping how financial institutions manage their subscription and market data spend. With a powerful platform and integrated services already used by top-tier banks and asset managers, they combine scale with sharp commercial focus. Backed by a leading PE firm, they’re now building out a best-in-class sales team to support their next growth chapter.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Win new business and expand existing accounts across financial services
• Take full ownership of pipeline from prospecting through to deal close
• Collaborate with Product, Pre-Sales, and Marketing to shape tailored win plans
• Drive strategic conversations with senior market data, procurement, and C‑suite stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

• 6‑10 years’ experience in SaaS sales with a focus on new business and expansion
• Strong knowledge of financial services – you’ve sold into banks or asset managers
• Experience leading complex, multi‑threaded sales cycles with high deal values
• A consultative, value‑led sales approach with clear commercial acumen

Who This Suits

You’re a high-energy, commercially minded sales professional ready to step into a role with genuine scope, autonomy, and reward. You’re excited by data-driven selling, hitting the road to build trust, and being part of a team that’s dialled into a high-growth, PE-backed playbook. If you want to close meaningful deals – not just manage accounts – this is your seat at the table.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.