Account Executive

New Era Technology; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Slough is looking for an Account Executive to drive sales through proactive development of new prospects. The ideal candidate will have strong solution selling skills and experience in cultivating customer relationships. This position offers competitive benefits and the chance to work in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Life insurance

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Proven history of performance in developing strong customer relationships.
• Competence and confidence in presenting at C-level.
• Excellent computer skills including familiarity with technology trends.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate enterprise-wide relationships with end-user prospects.
• Generate new business and guide prospects through their buying journey.
• Maintain accurate customer information in the CRM tool.

Skills

Solution selling

Customer relationship management

Networking

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Platform

Job description

Join New Era Technology, where People First is at the heart of everything we do. With a global team of over 4,500 professionals, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. Our mission is to securely connect people, places, and information with end‑to‑end technology solutions at scale.

At New Era, you’ll join a team‑oriented culture that prioritizes your personal and professional development. Work alongside industry‑certified experts, access continuous training, and enjoy competitive benefits. Driven by values like Community, Integrity, Agility, and Commitment, we nurture our people to deliver exceptional customer service.

If you want to make an impact in a supportive, growth‑oriented environment, New Era is the place for you. Apply today and help us shape the future of work—together.

Account Executive – New business

Reporting to: Director of Sales

About The Role:

New Era Technology are looking for “A Players” to achieve sales targets through proactive development of new prospects. Working as part of our International Division, you will be based out of our Slough HQ and responsible for selling a range of cloud and technology solutions to UK and global prospects.

Engage daily with potential clients to identify needs and present tailored solutions across our portfolio, including:

• Physical & Cyber Security
• Digital Transformation
• Data Networking
• Unified Communications
• Cloud, Managed & Professional Services

Primary Duties:

• Cultivate enterprise‑wide relationships with end‑user prospects to generate new business opportunities across multiple contacts and regions.
• Generate new business; you are in daily contact with potential end‑user prospects.
• Guide prospects through their buying journey. Present and sell solutions across several categories, leveraging the wider capabilities of New Era Technology.
• Uncover your prospect’s strategy, goals and objectives and provide solutions to meet and exceed their requirements.
• Effectively manage pipeline and forecasting with clearly defined next steps and actions.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date customer information and sales activity in the CRM tool.
• Present information to executive management (e.g., QBR).
• Communicate between New Era divisions and internal stakeholders (e.g., Production Management, Engineering, Customer Service).
• Represent the company at trade shows, trade associations and client meetings to promote solutions.
• Prospecting / networking.
• Generate proposals in partnership with other teams.
• Product demonstrations (on‑site and off‑site).
• Complete all required sales reports and business plans.
• Attend weekly sales meetings.
• Provide customer support and service to all prospects.

Secondary Duties:

• Work with colleagues to outline clear next steps, actions and owners.
• Participate in company‑wide projects & promotion (trade shows, etc.).

Required Skills and Experience:

• An experienced, proactive, energetic, self‑starter with an established skill set in solution selling and a solid understanding of the market.
• Proven history of performance in developing and maintaining strong customer relationships at the enterprise level, including competence and confidence in presenting at the Director, VP and C‑level.
• Excellent networking, presentation, and communications skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including strong familiarity with the Microsoft Platform, and understanding of technology trends and solutions within the unified communications marketplace.

Personal Skills Required:

• To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information:

• This is a full‑time position based at your home office location and our Slough office.
• Hours of work are 09:00 – 17:30 Monday to Friday.
• 25 days holiday.
• Competitive basic / OTE.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Company pension.
• Private medical insurance.
• Sick pay.