Account Executive (London, England)

LemClosers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Firstup in London is seeking an Account Executive to win new enterprise customers across a UK territory. You will lead the full sales cycle, from discovery to contract, and articulate Firstup’s value to senior stakeholders.

The role requires a consultative selling approach, proven success closing complex SaaS deals, and the ability to build business cases with executive sponsors. Office-based in London with flexible remote options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Proven experience selling to C-suite executives.
• Track record of closing complex enterprise SaaS deals.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Drive new enterprise business across a UK territory.
• Lead full sales cycle from discovery to close.
• Develop territory GTM strategy and engage executive sponsors.
• Coordinate with solution consulting, professional services and marketing.

Skills

C-Suite Selling

Negotiation

Enterprise SaaS Sales

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

# Account Executive (London, England)FirstupRemoteSaaSHybridSee your match scorePosted TodayWork TypeOn-siteVerticalSaaSSourcejobscollider## About this role#### Who We AreAt Firstup, our mission is to improve the employee experience at every moment that matters, large and small. As the communication pipeline for the world’s workforce, we now serve 40 of the Fortune 100 companies, reaching and connecting more than 17 million employees daily.Our employees are experts in the employee experience, workforce communications and technology.Joining Firstup means joining a movement to make work better for every worker. As the world’s first intelligent communication platform, Firstup meaningfully engages employees at every moment from hire to retire, and delivers engagement insights to help companies support, promote and retain their talent. Our movement has taken root and is evident in our world-class customer base.Now we need your help. Ready to make a difference in the world?The Account Executive is responsible for winning new enterprise customers across an assigned UK territory. This is an opportunity for a high-performing, consultative seller with a proven track record of closing complex SaaS deals in the employee experience, workforce communications, HR technology or broader enterprise technology space. This role is office-based in London with flexible options.#### ResponsibilitiesDrive new business within our ideal customer profile through value-based selling and clear articulation of Firstup’s platform differentiation.Develop and execute a territory go-to-market strategy focused on enterprise organisations.Lead the full sales cycle, from initial discovery through contract negotiation and close.Build trusted relationships with senior business and technical stakeholders, including C-suite decision-makers.Orchestrate the right internal resources throughout the sales process, including solution consulting, technical validation, professional services and executive sponsors.Create compelling business cases and supporting materials that help prospects build internal alignment and progress through the buying c### Selling MotionSales CycleEnterprise6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder dealsProspectingOutbound-HeavySelf-sourced pipeline via cold outreachBuyer PersonaC-SuiteSelling to executive decision-makers### Requirements at a GlanceBachelor's Degree·RequiredNegotiation·Required skillC-Suite Selling·Required skill### Typical Day — Account ExecutiveStakeholder meetings3–5/weekExecutive presentations2–3/weekBusiness cases & RFPs1–2/weekForecast & pipeline2×/weekChampion coachingDailyEstimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.### SaaS — Interview IntelTypical Sales Cycle30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)Common Buyer Objections* \"We're locked into a contract with [competitor]\"* \"We built something in-house already\"* \"We don't have budget until next quarter\"* \"Our team won't adopt another tool\"Key Industry MetricsARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic NumberHot Topics to Reference* • AI-native product disruption* • PLG vs sales-led motion debate* • Vertical SaaS consolidation* • Usage-based pricing modelsUse these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.## Tagssales—Walk me through your discovery process.Template question—How do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?Template question—Tell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.Template question—How do you build business cases for stakeholders?Template question—Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.Template questionRole InsightsThis Account Executive position at Firstup involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.