Account Executive

daily.dev; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech space is seeking an Account Executive to spearhead their sales efforts. This full-time remote role involves building a sales process from the ground up, engaging with potential advertisers, and driving demand through innovative strategies. Ideal candidates should have ad sales experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in ad sales, preferably in tech, dev tools, or media.
• Experience working with the US market.
• Fluent in English and experienced in remote work environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential advertisers.
• Generate demand via email, LinkedIn, and other channels.
• Conduct sales calls and pitch relevant ad solutions.

Skills

Communication

Proactivity

Tech-savvy

Job description

Account Executive (First Sales Hire for our Ads Business)

We’re looking for our first account executive to join daily.dev and fully own our sales process — from demand generation to closing deals.

You’ll be helping brands reach one of the most engaged developer audiences in the world through native advertising on our platform. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who wants to build a sales engine from scratch. Learn more about our business.

Basic Details:

Job Title: Account Executive

Scope: Full-time, fully remote, with the availability to travel abroad up to 3 times a year.

Responsibilities:

1. Identify and research potential advertisers (developer tooling companies, open-source companies, platforms, agencies, etc.)
2. Generate demand via email, LinkedIn, and other lead generation channels to initiate conversations
3. Conduct sales calls, understand advertiser goals, and pitch relevant ad solutions
4. Guide leads through onboarding and close deals
5. Manage our CRM and develop repeatable sales processes
6. Experiment, learn, and improve — as we build from scratch, your input is valuable

Ideal Candidate:

• 1-2 years of experience in ad sales, preferably in tech, dev tools, or media
• Experience working with the US market
• Strong communication skills — confident on calls and sharp in writing
• Independent and proactive attitude — you take initiative
• Tech-savvy — enjoy experimenting with new tools, using AI or automation to improve efficiency
• Comfortable selling to marketers, founders, or PPC teams
• Fluent in English and experienced in remote work environments

Bonus: Experience selling sponsorships, native ads, or developer-focused offerings.

How to apply?

Please send your CV to [e-mail]. Our team will contact you.