Account Executive - (Former Athletes and Veterans)

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

Job summary

A leading career transition platform, Shift Group is seeking an Account Executive based in Milton Keynes. This role is ideal for former athletes and military veterans looking to leverage their skills in a competitive business environment. The position emphasizes new business development, relationship management, and effective use of CRM tools, offering comprehensive training and career placement support.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates include College, Pro, or Olympic athletes and military veterans.
• Must demonstrate ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for new business development and closing deals.
• Manage accounts and maintain CRM updates.
• Focus on relationship building and tracking performance metrics.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

College/Pro/Olympic Athletes or Veterans preferred

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Account Executive - (Former Athletes and Veterans), Milton Keynes

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Client:

Shift Group

Location:

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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About the job

Account Executive

Location: Milton Keynes, 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 thrive in roles across sales, strategy, finance, product, and operations.

Why Us?

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

Hiring partners trust Shift Group because we deliver driven, 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 hundreds of companies seeking to hire former athletes and veterans. Once you join Shift Group, you'll explore multiple opportunities beyond this posting.

*Shift Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. This policy applies to all employment terms, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, and training.