Account Executive

Powtoon - A Visual Native company; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Powtoon is seeking a talented Account Executive to join their growing team in London. This role focuses on boosting sales and engaging with enterprise clients while utilizing consultative selling techniques. With over 40 million users worldwide, you will play a key role in transforming professional communication through visual solutions, gaining significant opportunities for growth within a stable and innovative company culture.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Stable and profitable startup environment

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role in an online software/tech company.
• Substantial experience in B2B outbound enterprise-level sales.
• Track record of achieving sales quotas.

Responsibilities

• Researching organizations to identify new leads.
• Driving new business through proactive prospecting.
• Developing quotes and proposals.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Consultative selling

Prospecting

Sales techniques

Education

Degree in Marketing

Business Administration

Tools

CRM software

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

LeadIQ

Job description

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With over 40 Million users, Powtoon is the world's leading SaaS DIY video creation platform used by virtually all Fortune 500 companies, business professionals, educators, students and individuals worldwide.

Help us turn millions of professional users into better communicators in the workplace!

Powtoonʼs Enterprise / Mid market practice is growing, and we are looking for a talented and experienced Account Executive to help us boost sales and contribute to our long-term business growth.

Youʼll join our team at our offices located in Aldwych in central London.

The Account Executive responsibilities include:

• Researching organisations and individuals online (especially on social media) to identify new leads and potential new markets
• Drive new business through proactive prospecting—both independently and alongside an SDR
• Conduct insightful discovery conversations that uncover company-wide pain and align Powtoon's value to measurable outcomes
• Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings
• Developing quotes and proposals
• Negotiating and renegotiating by phone, email, and in person
• Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives
• Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events
• Meet and exceed quota—because you’re obsessed with it

What We’re Looking For

• Someone that loves being in front of customers and helping solve problems they care about
• A true hunter with a track record of success in highly competitive markets
• Comfortable collaborating with an SDR but equally motivated to self-source leads
• Master of consultative selling, value articulation, and storytelling
• Listener-first mindset with the ability to challenge, inspire, and help buyers reimagine their future with Powtoon
• Prior experience selling into enterprise L&D or HR teams is a big plus

Requirements

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role in an online software/tech company- MUST
• Substantial experience in a b2b - outbound- Enterprise- C- level sales - MUST
• Experience working with US enterprise c level clients - MUST
• Hands-on experience with multiple sales techniques (including cold calls) -MUST
• Track record of achieving sales quotas- MUST
• Experience with CRM software - (e.g. HubSpot, Salesforce)- MUST
• Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator and/or LeadIQ - MUST
• Ability to analyze spreadsheets and charts very helpful
• Understanding of sales performance metrics
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to deliver engaging presentations
• Degree in Marketing, Business Administration or relevant experience highly sought
• Familiarity with the Powtoon visual communication platform a HUGE plus

Join us and help global enterprises bring their ideas, training and communication to life through the power of visual communication.

• Grab a fantastic opportunity to grow in a stable, bootstrapped, and profitable startup.
• Our culture is all about accountability, trust, and loads of laughter.
• Our flagship product is fun and creative, genuinely well-loved, and used by millions