Account Executive

Cognisys; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity solutions provider is seeking a dynamic Account Executive to drive new business in the startup ecosystem. This role involves identifying sales opportunities, managing the sales cycle, and collaborating with partners. Candidates should have 2+ years of SaaS sales experience and strong communication skills. Join a supportive and innovative team that values input and fosters professional growth. Competitive salary and benefits including a £2,000 annual training budget are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid leave on Birthday

Health Care Cash Plan

£2,000 annual training budget

Employee share scheme

Dynamic work environment

Team social events

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Sales or Business Development within the SaaS industry.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close new sales opportunities.
• Create reliable sales forecasts and updates to management.
• Manage the complete sales cycle effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

Sales experience

Business Development

CRM software

Cold-calling

Communication skills

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

Location: UK (Remote) / London (Hybrid)

Salary: £45 - £55K (DOE) + generous commission plan

Cognisys is proud to be a trusted partner of Vanta, the leading Trust Management Platform helping startups and scaleups simplify security and compliance. Through our partnership, we support fast-growing SaaS businesses with their journey to achieve and maintain SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and other compliance frameworks, giving them the credibility and trust they need to scale quickly, whilst providing critical cybersecurity services like CREST-accredited Penetration Test services.

We are now looking for a dynamic Account Executive to join our team and focus on driving new business within the startup and scale-up ecosystem, working closely with Vanta’s sales team on co-selling opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is passionate about helping startups grow by solving real compliance and security challenges.

About the Role

As an Account Executive, you will play a pivotal role in expanding Cognisys’ presence within the Vanta ecosystem. You’ll focus on building relationships with startup founders, revenue leaders, and operations teams, helping them understand how Cognisys’ expertise complements Vanta’s platform to accelerate compliance outcomes.

You’ll be responsible for managing the end-to-end sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, while also collaborating with Vanta’s sales team on joint opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close new sales opportunities through lead qualification, cold calling, networking, and social media outreach.

• Create reliable sales forecasts and provide transparent pipeline status updates to management.

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve and exceed revenue targets.

• Manage the complete sales cycle effectively.

• Take a proactive approach to problem-solving, even outside your immediate area of responsibility.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including technical experts and existing account managers, to deliver customised solutions.

• Adapt to additional initiatives and responsibilities as they arise.

• Continuously invest in self-development, focusing on skills and attributes essential for success in the role and future career growth.

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of our products, the cybersecurity industry, and emerging market trends.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Sales or Business Development within the SaaS industry.

• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

• Experience using CRM software such as HubSpot.

• Self-starter with strong organisational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Strong cold-calling skills and a results-oriented mindset.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with clients.

If you think you can deliver but don't match the criteria above, please don't be put off. We are very open-minded and focus on ability and attitude above skills.

What We Offer

• Annual Leave: 25 days per year, plus UK bank holidays.

• Additional Leave: 1 day of paid leave on your Birthday!

• Heath & Wellbeing: Access to Westfield Health Care Cash Plan and our Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing platform.

• Professional Development: £2,000 annual training budget to support your continued learning and career growth.

• Share Scheme: Eligibility to participate in our EMI share scheme after 18 months of continuous service (subject to company discretion).

• A dynamic and supportive work environment where customer care and innovation drive everything we do.

• Frequent team social events and celebrations.

• Refer a friend bonus scheme, up to £2,000!

Why Join Us?

At Cognisys, you will be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values your input and shares support. You'll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects that make a real impact on our clients. We'd love to hear from you if you want to challenge, lead and innovate!

We're not just about the work; we're about the people. Join a team where innovation is celebrated and your contributions are valued. We foster a collaborative environment where fresh ideas thrive and professional growth is encouraged.

Applications

Please feel free to reach out to Dom, our Head of Talent Acquisition, if you would like any further information, to discuss accessibility requirements, or if you require this information provided in an alternative format – [e-mail]

We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and can make various reasonable adjustments to accommodate individual needs.

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