Account Executive (Jobs vertical)

Gumtree; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online classifieds platform in London is seeking a Sales Consultant/Account Executive for a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will manage existing accounts and focus on generating new leads through high-volume outbound calls. The ideal candidate has a strong background in B2B sales, particularly in recruitment or job boards, and is motivated to achieve sales targets. Join a dynamic team committed to transforming the market and delivering excellent customer service.

Benefits

Base salary with monthly commission

Collaborative company culture

Growth and transformation opportunity

New offices in London Waterloo

Qualifications

• Proven track record in outbound sales with high call volume.
• Experience in B2B sales ideally within recruitment or job boards.
• Ability to hit daily and monthly KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing SME accounts and upsell to lapsed clients.
• Make high volume outbound sales calls to generate new leads.
• Work to daily call targets and monthly financial goals.

Skills

Outbound sales experience

Relationship-building

Target achievement

Self-motivation

CRM experience

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

6- Month fixed term contract

£28-£32k base + monthly commission (OTE circa £6-7K per annum)

Are you a recruiter or an account executive looking for a stop gap?

We have a fixed term contract opportunity for a Sales Consultant/ Account Executive to join our SME sales team. You’ll oversee existing accounts within our Jobs category as well as upsell and nurture existing and lapsed accounts, promoting Gumtree listing as a go to destination for cost effective recruitment solution for SMEs (Care Homes, Coffee Shops, Construction etc.). You\'ll be purely phone based, making a high volume of outbound sales calls to identify opportunities, open doors and bring new clients to Gumtree platform. You’ll join a small, yet passionate SME sales team focussed on growth and brilliant customer service. If you are a self-starter, with proven account management and sales ability, integrity and a performance driven approach, there could be a spot on our team for you. Could this be you?

Location

London Waterloo, hybrid working with 3 days in the office.

About the role

You’ll join a high impact team with mix of Sales and Account executives. You’ll oversee a warm desk focussed on listings across our Jobs Vertical. 70% of your role will be account management, whilst 30% will be proactive business development across lapsed accounts and incoming queries. Our approach is authentic and non-scripted, so bring your flair and strong service orientation. It’s important you have experience across the entire sales cycle along with experience using Salesforce CRM or similar for accurate records. You’ll work to daily call targets and monthly KPIs and revenue targets, helping us service our clients across the Jobs Category.

Gumtree is an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants.

What’s in it for you?

• An exciting opportunity to join Gumtree as we embark upon a journey of growth and transformation. You’ll join a high performing team with a direct impact on revenue.
• A business with purpose - we are on a mission to make buying and selling safer, simpler and more enjoyable.
• A culture of collaboration with passionate people building a business we can be proud of.
• Amazing new offices in London Waterloo and a brilliant team around you.
• A solid base salary and monthly commission with stretch targets to keep you hungry for more.

What are we looking for?

• Previous phone based outbound sales experience (high volume of calls) with a track record of hitting targets.
• You’ll have sector specific background in B2B sales ideally within recruitment, job boards or similar.
• You’ll be a natural relationship-builder and comfortable pitching at all levels.
• Self-motivation, resilience and drive - you wake up hungry and ready to go!
• You’ll be a positive and an all-around brilliant teammate. We are on a mission and need all hands-on deck to get there!
• Willingness to commit to a 6-month fixed term assignment.

About us

Gumtree is one of the UK’s most popular online classifieds platforms, connecting millions of people every month to buy, sell, and trade. Our vision is to be the go-to marketplace for the Home, making every transaction effortless and secure.

We’re embarking on an exciting transformation to revolutionise this much-loved platform into a cutting-edge, modern marketplace where buying and selling is safer, simpler and more enjoyable for everyone. This is your opportunity to join a dynamic team at the forefront of reshaping a household name for the digital age. Together, we’re redefining how communities connect and trade, building a platform that’s ready for the future.

At Gumtree, we don’t just offer jobs; we offer journeys. We empower our employees to make a personal impact in a trusting, and authentic culture. Experience a passionate team, where high performance and growth are fuelled by the power of teamwork and genuine connections.

Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of Gumtree.