Account Executive - (Former Athletes and Veterans)

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

Job summary

A leading career transition platform is seeking an Account Executive in Manchester. This role is ideal for former athletes and veterans looking to leverage their skills in business development and client management. Responsibilities include new business generation and maintaining relationships, with a focus on high performance and results.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates are former athletes or veterans.
• Ability to manage stress and work effectively in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• New Business Development aimed at expanding client base.
• Closing new business and maintaining relationships with clients.
• Keeping CRM updated and tracking performance metrics.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Relationship Building

Education

College/Pro/Olympic Athletes or Veterans preferred

Job description

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Account Executive - (Former Athletes and Veterans), Manchester

Client: Shift Group

Location: Manchester, 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

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 the go-to 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 proven training and coaching, candidates gain the industry knowledge and professional acumen needed to thrive in roles across sales, strategy, finance, product, and operations.

Why Us?

We’ve been in your shoes. As former NCAA D1 and professional athletes, as well as military veterans, we know what it takes to transition successfully into business. Our Unlock program goes beyond job placement—it equips candidates with real-world training, expert mentorship, and a powerful network to accelerate their careers.

Hiring partners trust Shift Group because we deliver coachable, driven professionals who are 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 works with hundreds of companies specifically looking to hire former athletes and veterans, so there are actually a large range of opportunities beyond this job posting! Once you join Shift Group, you will enter our process and be able to explore all opportunities.

*Shift Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.