Account Executive

HammerTech; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible WFH

Manchester coworking space

Training budget

Career mapping

Work anniversaries

Team workshops

Travel opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

HammerTech, a leading safety platform for construction, is seeking an Account Executive in Manchester. The role focuses on generating new sales and expanding existing client relationships, while maintaining post-sale account management to ensure client satisfaction.

The position also supports sales reporting, field marketing, and broader team growth. Ideal candidates will have a degree or equivalent commercial experience, proven software sales results, and the ability to meet targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree or equivalent commercial experience is required.
• Proven software sales track record and ability to hit sales targets.
• Experience in building/construction sector is preferred.
• Experience with Quality, Health, Safety or Environment activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate new sales opportunities through research, outreach, and inbound leads.
• Manage relationships post-sale to ensure client satisfaction and expansion.
• Handle account management and revenue generation from existing clients.
• Oversee project/stakeholder management during the sales phase and report to management and clients.
• Support day-to-day business administration tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties to support the sales team.

Skills

Degree or equivalent

Software sales experience

Sales targets achieved

Construction industry experience

Quality/Health/Safety experience

Education

Degree or equivalent commercial experience

Job description

As construction’s most trusted safety platform, HammerTech has a team focus where we build safer, smarter, better – together. Our workforce is committed to individual and team empowerment so that our innovative approach is sustained, the growth in our capability is continuous and we excel in enhancing safety within the construction industry.

Established in 2013, with the vision of becoming the international benchmark in online safety and quality management, HammerTech is now the leading choice for large construction companies, managing safety and quality for over 500,000 people on construction sites across Australia, New Zealand, North America and Europe.

We offer a hybrid working model to support an inclusive and balanced work culture.

To support the significant growth and development of the organization, we are seeking the expertise and capability of Account Executive to join our dynamic team.

What you’ll do at HammerTech

The main purpose of the Account Executive role is to generate new sales and expansion of existing clients. The role also involves owning the relationship post sale from an account management perspective to ensure client satisfaction. Secondary to sales and account management is to assist in the day‑to‑day business administration activities of HammerTech; tasks ranging from reporting on sales activity, field marketing and being an integral part of growing the sales team.

Responsibilities

• Understanding the client’s sales requirements and to be seen as a trusted advisor, not a salesperson
• Generating new sales through researching, identifying and creating opportunities, or through in-bound leads
• Account Management and revenue generation from existing clients
• Project/Stakeholder management of clients during the “Sales” phase including status reporting to both internal management and clients
• Assistance with general business administration
• Other duties as required from time to time

Are you a good fit? Let’s start with the HammerTech Core Values:

Everyone at HammerTech lives by our company values of United, Innovative and Authentic and we hope you’ll help us bring these to life in your role.

While you may not come from construction or technology, we know you’ll fall in love with the industry. It’s known for passionate and caring people, team players and avid problem solvers who want to build a better world. With your help as an Account Executive, we’ll help construction build safer, smarter, better—together.

Our ideal candidate will bring the following:

• Degree or similar or equivalent commercial experience
• Demonstrated experience in software sales
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on sales targets
• Experience within the building and construction or similar industry preferred
• Experience in undertaking any activities within the remit of Quality, Health, Safety or Environment preferred

And if you really want us to double back, you’ll have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solver with a positive can-do attitude
• Motivated self‑starter who is proactive and takes initiative
• Strong organization, planning and project management skills
• Capacity to build and foster strong stakeholder relationships
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Capacity to manage competing priorities and meet agreed targets and timelines
• Capacity to work effectively as part of a team

We recognize many of the skills we’ve developed over our careers are often transferable. We believe that creativity, enthusiasm, and drive are the keys to success. If you’re not sure you meet every qualification but feel you have other experience relevant to the role, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits at HammerTech

As a Manchester employee, you’ll enjoy our balanced work‑life culture with benefits including but not limited to:

• Flexible WFH arrangements – we trust you!
• Access to a beautiful co‑working space in Manchester with amenities
• Generous training budget & career mapping opportunities
• Work Anniversary Rewards
• Team Tune‑Up Workshops
• Regular social events & employer‑funded travel (throughout the UK, Europe and internationally)
• Opportunities to grow your career and make an impact quickly

HammerTech values diversity and believes that our strength comes from including the perspectives of all kinds of contributors. We encourage people from underrepresented communities to apply, including racial minorities, LGBTQIA+, and those with disabilities. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know of any needs we may not have accommodated.