Account Executive - (Former Athletes and Veterans)

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career transition platform seeks an Account Executive in Bedford, focusing on new business development and client relationship management. This role targets College, Pro, or Olympic athletes and veterans, encouraging them to leverage their unique skills for success in a business environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates include College, Pro, or Olympic athletes and veterans.
• Strong ability to work under pressure is essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage in new business development.
• Close new business opportunities.
• Conduct account research and prospecting.
• Maintain updated CRM records.
• Build and manage client relationships.
• Track performance metrics.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

College/Pro/Olympic Athletes or Veterans preferred

Job description

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Account Executive - (Former Athletes and Veterans), Bedford

Client: Shift Group

Location: Bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 7

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

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Account Executive

Location: United Kingdom

*This posting was created on behalf of one of Shift Group's clients

Key Responsibilities

• New Business Development
• Closing New Business
• Account Research and Prospecting
• Keeping CRM up to Date
• Relationship Building & Management
• Performance Metrics & Tracking

What is Shift Group?

Shift Group is a career transition platform for elite former athletes and military veterans. We help top-tier talent translate their skills—discipline, resilience, and leadership—into high-impact careers.

With our training and coaching, candidates gain industry knowledge and professional skills needed to succeed in roles across sales, strategy, finance, product, and operations.

Why Us?

As former NCAA D1, professional athletes, and military veterans, we understand what it takes to transition successfully into business. Our Unlock program offers job placement, real-world training, mentorship, and a network to accelerate careers.

Hiring partners trust Shift Group because we deliver motivated, coachable professionals ready to make an impact from day one.

Qualifications

• College/Pro/Olympic Athletes or Veterans preferred
• Ability to work under pressure

Why can't I see the name of the company?

Shift Group collaborates with many companies seeking to hire former athletes and veterans, providing a range of opportunities beyond this posting. Once you join Shift Group, you'll explore all available opportunities.

Shift Group provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions.