Account Executive - (Former Athletes and Veterans)

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

Job summary

A dynamic career transition platform seeks an 'Account Executive' for their client in Shrewsbury. This role focuses on new business development, requiring skills in relationship management and performance tracking, ideally targeting former athletes and military veterans. The organization offers mentorship and training, empowering top talent to excel in their careers.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates are former College, Pro, or Olympic athletes and veterans.
• Ability to work under pressure is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for new business development and closing deals.
• Manage CRM and build customer relationships.
• Track and report performance metrics.

Skills

New Business Development

Closing New Business

Account Research and Prospecting

Relationship Building

Performance Metrics Tracking

Education

College/Pro/Olympic Athletes or Veterans preferred

Job description

Account Executive - (Former Athletes and Veterans), Shrewsbury

Job Details

• Client: Shift Group
• Location: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
• Job Category: Other
• EU work permit required: Yes
• Job Views: 4
• Posted: 31.05.2025
• Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

Job Description

About the job

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

About 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.

Our training and coaching provide industry knowledge and professional skills for roles across sales, strategy, finance, product, and operations.

Why Choose Us?

As former NCAA D1, professional athletes, and military veterans, we understand successful career transitions. Our Unlock program offers job placement, real-world training, mentorship, and a strong network to accelerate careers.

We deliver coachable, driven professionals ready to impact from day one.

Qualifications

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

Company Name Visibility

Shift Group collaborates with numerous companies seeking to hire former athletes and veterans. Once you join, you'll explore various opportunities beyond this posting.

Shift Group is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices.