Account Executive

Blank; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising company based in Greater London is seeking an experienced Account Executive to drive new business and exceed sales targets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail media, exceptional sales skills, and 3+ years in SaaS sales. Responsibilities include conducting product demos, analyzing market trends, and collaborating with teams to ensure customer satisfaction. This role offers a competitive salary and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of SaaS selling experience preferred.
• 2+ years outbound prospecting experience is preferred.
• Experience in the retail media industry required.
• Proven negotiation skills and proficient with CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product demonstrations for C-level decision-makers.
• Drive the sales process from lead generation to closing deals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Be an expert in UK EMEA retail media and agency markets.

Skills

SaaS selling experience

Outbound prospecting

Negotiation skills

Digital marketing solutions

Consultative selling

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

CRM tools

Office productivity tools

Job description

Who We Are

Xnurta, powered by SparkX, is an AI-powered ad management platform for brands, sellers and agencies, on Amazon and beyond. We deliver exceptional advertising performance through AI-powered ad technology, advanced analytics and expert services that give advertisers unparalleled advantages. Our technology enables both advertisers and our own experts to create customized advertising programs that consistently increase sales, saves time in campaign creation and optimization, and delivers consistent campaign performance. By providing advertisers with flexibility and transparency in how they want to utilize the best of AI and human intelligence, we empower them to customize the level of automation and granularity of their advertising strategies. Join our award-winning team at Xnurta, recognized for excellence with the 2024 Technology Innovation Award and the 2024 Beyond the Funnel Innovation Award from the Amazon Ads Partner Awards.

Our Values

Our core values are the foundation of our culture and the driving force behind our innovative approach to retail media advertising.

• Humble Excellence: Humility is the cornerstone of excellence. We emphasize respect for clients and stakeholders, aiming to educate, serve and foster strong relationships.
• Always Learning Mindset: Continuous adaptation and a growth mindset are crucial to our team, as there’s always more to learn and new ways to innovate.
• Extreme Accountability: Everyone is expected to take full ownership, ensuring communication of any obstacles while delivering results.
• Diverse Thinking: While expertise in Amazon Ads is valued, we also prioritize diversity in experiences, including backgrounds from brand, agency, tech and other industries.
• Customer Obsession: A relentless commitment to understanding and prioritizing our clients' needs, ensuring exceptional service and value at every touchpoint to drive innovation and foster loyalty.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced, ambitious, enthusiastic, and results-driven sales professional to join our team. As an Account Executive, you will be primarily focused on closing net-new business. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the retail media space and have a proven history of driving revenue growth and exceeding sales targets, focused on agencies and enterprise brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Be intellectually curious – gain a comprehensive understanding of the retail media space
• Conduct product demonstrations for C-level decision-makers and be able to articulate and quantify the business case for their investmentMeet and exceed your sales targets by being proactive and having urgency throughout your day-to-day
• Position yourself as an expert in the diverse applications of AI to augment retail media performance
• Take ownership – there will be no shortage of inbound leads, but we expect our Account Executives to be proactive in sourcing their own additional pipeline as well
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to identify new sales opportunities
• Drive the sales process from lead generation to closing deals, including negotiating, and closing sales contracts
• Be diligent about maintaining CRM accuracy before the end of each workday
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development, and customer service, to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction
• Be an expert in UK EMEA retail media and agency markets

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree preferred
• 3+ years of SaaS selling experience preferred
• 2+ years outbound prospecting experience is preferred
• Experience in retail media industry required
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment in high growth mode
• Proven negotiation skills, proficient with CRM / office productivity tools, experience developing compelling proposals, exhibit our core leadership principles.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing solutions across digital retail including paid search, video and display advertising for direct response and brand objectives.
• Expert in consultative selling, active listening and development of client-focused solutions that exceed the needs of clients.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
• Ability to work in our London Office up to 4 days a week

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

JOB CODE: 1000041