Account Executive (Majors)

GWI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 83,640; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Health cash plan

4% pension matching

Hybrid/remote options

Learning & leadership development

DEI and volunteering

Job summary

GWI is seeking an Account Executive to join our global Revenue team. You will drive new business and expansion within an assigned book, reporting to the VP of Sales, US. Responsibilities include designing GTM strategies, mapping accounts, and leading the full sales cycle from opportunity creation through close.

We value a hunter mentality, strong multi-stakeholder selling, and proficiency with Salesforce. The role emphasizes hybrid work and growth within a scaling organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in SaaS and subscription/licensing sales, including large enterprise accounts.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales quotas.
• Ability to map opportunities and align technical solutions with business needs.
• Strong prospecting and outbound selling skills to build pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Design a GTM strategy for assigned accounts to build a qualifying pipeline.
• Strategically map accounts to understand opportunities and required stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to increase value in active opportunities.
• Lead the full sales cycle from opportunity creation to close.
• Build credibility with prospects and understand their business challenges.
• Forecast revenue and manage opportunities in Salesforce.
• Collaborate with Customer Success to drive expansion opportunities.

Skills

SaaS sales

Enterprise sales

Quota achievement

Strategic selling

Prospecting

Cross-functional collaboration

Relationship building

Sales forecasting

Executive engagement

Tools

Salesforce

MEDDPICC

Job description

Weekly office requirement: Hybrid, 3 days/week

Employment type: Permanent

Seniority level: Mid

Salary Range: £74,000-83,640 + Commission

As our Account Executive, you’ll:

Be a part of our dynamic global Revenue team, reporting to the VP of Sales, US. You’ll be responsible for helping develop, drive, and execute an account plan to generate new business revenue, as well as year-over-year expansion and growth within your existing accounts, aligned with GWI’s growth strategy across your book of business.

Working within your dedicated market segment, you will focus on winning new customers and driving growth and expansion within your assigned book of business.

• Designing a GTM strategy for your assigned prospect and customer accounts to build a pipeline that enables you to meet and exceed your quarterly and annual sales quota
• Strategically mapping accounts to understand the full scope of each opportunity
• Working cross-functionally with internal teams to drive additional value in active opportunities
• Leading the entire sales cycle with your clients, from opportunity creation through close
• Establishing and building credibility with prospects from the outset, developing a deep understanding of their business challenges, and presenting needs-based solutions that align with their objectives
• Tracking all sales activity by managing opportunities and accurately forecasting revenue in Salesforce
• Building strong collaboration with the CSMs assigned to your accounts to ensure customers drive value from GWI’s products and to identify and nurture additional growth and expansion opportunities

Market Insight

• Stay informed about industry trends, the competitive landscape, and emerging technologies
• Utilize market insights to refine sales strategies, differentiate our offerings, and maintain a competitive edge

What do I need to bring with me?

You’ll need to demonstrate the core skills required for this role. Here’s what the team will be looking for:

• Extensive experience in SaaS, subscription/licensing, API-based, or consumption sales, particularly closing business within large, complex enterprise accounts
• Ability to apply strategic thinking and consultative sales skills to align technology solutions with complex, multi-stakeholder business challenges
• Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales quotas
• Experience bringing innovative or market-defining products to market within a competitive landscape
• Success cross-selling multiple solutions to meet client needs (subscription vs. custom offerings)
• Experience following the MEDD(P)ICC sales methodology to qualify opportunities and progress deals through the pipeline
• Experience in multi-threading and selling into buying committees to build consensus among key stakeholders
• Experience using Salesforce to manage the sales cycle, pipeline, and forecasting
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely
• A hunter mentality, with a strong focus on outbound prospecting to build and grow your own pipeline in addition to inbound leads
• Ability to engage and build relationships with C-level executives
• Experience working in a startup or scale-up environment

What We Offer

At GWI, you’ll find meaningful work, visible impact, and a culture that empowers you to do your best. Our package includes:

• Time to recharge – 25 days’ annual leave, plus office closures over the holidays.
• Health & wellbeing – Health cash plan, enhanced family benefits, carer days, and mental health support.
• Financial benefits – Competitive salary, 4% pension matching, and recognition programs that celebrate success.
• Flexibility & balance – Flexitime, early Friday finishes, hybrid and remote options, plus a “work from home” budget.
• Career growth – Accredited learning, leadership development, and global career mobility.
• Community & impact – DE& I initiatives, volunteering opportunities, donation matching, and payroll giving.

Put all that together and GWI is the friendliest, most fulfilling place any of us has ever worked.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity is fundamental to who we are—both as a data company and as a workplace. Our data reflects global realities, and so must our teams. We strive to ensure our workforce is as diverse and inclusive as the insights we provide to our clients.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and are committed to providing all necessary adjustments during the hiring process. We also actively encourage applications from underrepresented and marginalized communities.

At GWI, you will find a place where you can contribute meaningfully, grow professionally, and belong fully.

We’re committed to a compliant workforce. As an E-Verify participant, we confirm employment eligibility for all U.S. hires, ensuring we employ individuals authorized to work in the United States.