Account Executive

WorkNest; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Monthly Warrington office visits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

WorkNest is seeking an Account Executive to join our Sales Development team and drive growth by creating new business opportunities and building strong relationships with prospective clients.

You’ll own the full 360 sales cycle from prospecting to negotiation, reporting to the Head of Sales Development. The role offers remote working with monthly Warrington office visits and a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a B2B sales environment.
• Proven experience managing the full 360 sales cycle from prospecting to negotiation and closing.
• Confident and comfortable building relationships with prospective clients.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales lifecycle from prospecting to closing and handover.
• Identify and qualify opportunities and present solutions to clients.
• Negotiate terms and secure new business, contributing to growth targets.

Skills

B2B sales

Full sales cycle

Relationship building

Negotiation

Target driven

Communication

Job description

Are you a confident, commercially minded sales professional with experience managing the full 360 sales cycle, who enjoys building relationships, creating opportunities and driving growth?

Why Join Us

WorkNest’s 800+ colleagues support over 50,000 organisations worldwide, helping them manage risk, improve performance, and protect what matters most. Combining smart technology with expert advice across Employment Law, HR, Health & Safety, Cyber Security, ISO, and Compliance services, we act as a true extension of our clients’ teams.

Following significant growth over the past two years, including international expansion and strategic acquisitions, WorkNest is continuing to grow at pace. As part of Axiom GRC, we have ambitious plans for the future, with a goal of building a £250 million business through sustained growth and innovation.

What We Offer

• Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum, plus £20,000 OTE
• Amazing benefits
• Remote working, with the opportunity to attend our Warrington office approximately once a month if you are within a reasonable commuting distance.
• Opportunity to develop your experience within a growing, ambitious business
• Collaborative team and supportive culture

What We’re Looking For

As our Account Executive, you’ll join our Sales Development team and support WorkNest’s ambitious growth plans by helping to create new business opportunities and build strong relationships with prospective clients. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of owning the full sales lifecycle, from identifying and qualifying opportunities through to presenting solutions, negotiating terms and securing new business.

Reporting to the Head of Sales Development, this is an exciting opportunity for someone who is commercially driven, enjoys engaging with people and is motivated by achieving results. You’ll be joining a growing organisation with a broad portfolio of services and a clear ambition for continued UK and international growth.

You’ll also take ownership of your own performance and development, working collaboratively with colleagues and demonstrating WorkNest’s values and behaviours in everything you do.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Proven experience in a B2B sales environment.
• Proven experience managing the full 360 sales cycle, from prospecting and lead generation through to negotiation, closing and handover.
• Confident and comfortable building relationships with prospective clients
• Commercially minded, with a strong interest in sales and business development
• Motivated by targets, results and creating new opportunities
• An engaging and effective communicator
• Proactive, organised and able to take ownership of their performance
• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a wider sales team
• Keen to learn, develop and build their career within a growing organisation
• Aligned with our values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork and Inclusion

WorkNest is committed to promoting inclusion and diversity in all we do. If you need adjustments to support your application, please contact our Talent and Recruitment team.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We may look to close the advert early, so please don't delay in submitting an application. #LI-HYBRID #LI-REMOTE

Closing date: 20th September 2026