Account Executive

WorkNest People; England; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Amazing benefits

Remote working

Job summary

WorkNest is seeking an Account Executive to join our Sales Development team and drive growth by managing the full 360 sales cycle from prospecting to close.

You’ll nurture relationships with prospective clients, present solutions, negotiate terms and hand over to delivery. The role offers remote work with occasional UK office visits and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a B2B sales environment.
• Proven track record owning the full 360 sales lifecycle.
• Confident and comfortable building relationships with prospective clients.
• Commercially minded with a strong interest in sales and business development.
• Motivated by targets, results and creating new opportunities.
• An engaging and effective communicator.
• Proactive, organised and able to take ownership of performance.
• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a wider sales team.
• Aligned with our values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork and Inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Own the full 360 sales lifecycle from prospecting to closing.
• Develop and nurture relationships with prospective clients.
• Present solutions, negotiate terms and secure new business.
• Collaborate with the team to contribute to growth plans.

Skills

B2B sales

Full sales cycle

Relationship building

Negotiation

Target driven

Communication skills

Job description

• Amazing benefits

Are you a confident, commercially minded sales professional with experience managing the full 360 sales cycle, who enjoys building relationships, creating opportunities and driving growth?

Why Join Us

WorkNest’s 800+ colleagues support over 50,000 organisations worldwide, helping them manage risk, improve performance, and protect what matters most. Combining smart technology with expert advice across Employment Law, HR, Health & Safety, Cyber Security, ISO, and Compliance services, we act as a true extension of our clients’ teams.

Following significant growth over the past two years, including international expansion and strategic acquisitions, WorkNest is continuing to grow at pace. As part of Axiom GRC, we have ambitious plans for the future, with a goal of building a £250 million business through sustained growth and innovation.

What We Offer

• Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum, plus £20,000 OTE
• Amazing benefits
• Remote working, with the opportunity to attend our Warrington office approximately once a month if you are within a reasonable commuting distance.
• Opportunity to develop your experience within a growing, ambitious business
• Collaborative team and supportive culture

What We’re Looking For

As our Account Executive, you’ll join our Sales Development team and support WorkNest’s ambitious growth plans by helping to create new business opportunities and build strong relationships with prospective clients. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of owning the full sales lifecycle, from identifying and qualifying opportunities through to presenting solutions, negotiating terms and securing new business.

Reporting to the Head of Sales Development, this is an exciting opportunity for someone who is commercially driven, enjoys engaging with people and is motivated by achieving results. You’ll be joining a growing organisation with a broad portfolio of services and a clear ambition for continued UK and international growth.

You’ll also take ownership of your own performance and development, working collaboratively with colleagues and demonstrating WorkNest’s values and behaviours in everything you do.

About You

• Proven experience in a B2B sales environment.
• Proven experience managing the full 360 sales cycle, from prospecting and lead generation through to negotiation, closing and handover.
• Confident and comfortable building relationships with prospective clients
• Commercially minded, with a strong interest in sales and business development
• Motivated by targets, results and creating new opportunities
• An engaging and effective communicator
• Proactive, organised and able to take ownership of their performance
• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a wider sales team
• Keen to learn, develop and build their career within a growing organisation
• Aligned with our values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork and Inclusion

Up For The Challenge?

If you share our values – Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Inclusion,

Closing date: 20th September 2026

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We may look to close the advert early, so please don't delay in submitting an application.

WorkNest is part of Axiom GRC, supporting organisations to look after their people and protect what matters most.

We combine expertise in people management, employment law, health and safety, and cyber resilience with smart technology and practical support to help organisations manage risk, maintain compliance, and perform at their best.