Account Executive - (Former Athletes and Veterans)

JR United Kingdom; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in career transition is hiring an Account Executive in Worcester. The role focuses on new business development and client relationship management, specifically targeting former athletes and military veterans. Candidates should thrive under pressure and have a background in competitive sports or military service.

Qualifications

• Former athletes or veterans preferred.
• Strong ability to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for new business development and closing sales.
• Maintaining updated accounts in CRM and building client relationships.
• Tracking performance metrics.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

College/Pro/Olympic Athletes or Veterans preferred

Job description

Account Executive - (Former Athletes and Veterans), Worcester

Client:

Shift Group

Location:

Worcester, 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 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

Additional Information

Shift Group works with hundreds of companies specifically looking to hire former athletes and veterans, so there are many opportunities beyond this posting. Once you join Shift Group, you will enter our process and explore all available opportunities.

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, or any other characteristic protected by law.