Account Executive

Lucy Walker Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology and information services leader is seeking an Account Executive based in the UK. This hybrid role involves generating qualified business opportunities and managing the sales cycle. The ideal candidate will have experience in inside sales or business development, with strong communication and time management skills. Competitive salary of £35,000 plus £14,000 OTE offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in lead generation, inside sales, or business development.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to understand client challenges.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate qualified business opportunities and contribute to sales pipeline growth.
• Develop a strong pipeline of prospects through a consultative approach.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospect to close.

Skills

Lead generation

Strategic outreach

Communication skills

Time management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

CRM platforms

Job description

Overview

Account Executive – Salary: £35,000 + £14,000 OTE; Location: UK-based, with hybrid/flexible working.

Do you thrive in a consultative sales environment where you're encouraged to build meaningful relationships and drive real revenue growth?

An exciting opportunity is available with a global leader in technology and information services.

Responsibilities

• As an Account Executive, you'll play a key role in generating qualified business opportunities and contributing to sales pipeline growth.
• You\'ll work with key decision-makers and develop a strong pipeline of prospects through a consultative, solutions-led approach.
• Prospect into strategic business accounts via a multi-channel approach.
• Identify the needs and challenges of potential clients to develop tailored solutions.
• Manage the full sales cycle (prospect to close) including the delivery of product demonstrations.
• Create strategic outreach plans for target prospects.
• Manage pipeline and activity through CRM tools.
• Share insights and strategies with management to continuously improve performance.
• Maintain professionalism, integrity, and high ethical standards.

About You

You are proactive, resilient, and driven to succeed in a fast-paced sales environment.

Requirements

• Experience in lead generation, inside sales, or business development.
• Confidence in strategic outreach.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to understand client challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM platforms.

Please note, due to the number of responses we receive we are unfortunately unable to give feedback to all individuals. If you have not heard back within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for