Account Executive - (Former Athletes and Veterans)

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Account Executive in Southampton, focusing on developing new business opportunities and managing client relationships. Ideal candidates include college, professional, or Olympic athletes and veterans who can thrive under pressure. This role is instrumental in growing business through effective relationship management and sales strategies.

Qualifications

• Preferred background in athletics or military service.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Developing new business opportunities.
• Closing new business deals.
• Conducting account research and prospecting.
• Maintaining and updating CRM systems.
• Building and managing client relationships.
• Tracking performance metrics.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

College, professional, Olympic athletes or veterans preferred

Job description

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Account Executive - (Former Athletes and Veterans), Southampton

Client: Shift Group

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Account Executive

Location: United Kingdom

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing new business opportunities
• Closing new business deals
• Conducting account research and prospecting
• Maintaining and updating CRM systems
• Building and managing client relationships
• Tracking performance metrics

What is Shift Group?

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

Our training and coaching provide candidates with industry knowledge and professional skills to succeed in roles across sales, strategy, finance, product, and operations.

Why Us?

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

Our hiring partners trust Shift Group to deliver motivated, coachable professionals ready to contribute from day one.

Qualifications:

• College, professional, Olympic athletes or veterans preferred
• Ability to work under pressure

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

Shift Group collaborates with numerous companies seeking to hire former athletes and veterans. Once you join us, you can explore a variety of opportunities beyond this posting.

Shift Group is committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other protected characteristic under law.