Account Executive Sales

The Animal People Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant pet brand in Stevenage is seeking an Account Executive to manage customer relationships and drive sales growth. This full-time role offers a salary up to £25K, international travel, and clear progression to Account Manager. Ideal candidates have B2B sales experience and a proactive attitude, thriving in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £25K

International travel to trade shows

Ongoing mentorship

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales or account support is required.
• Full UK driving licence for occasional events and trade shows.
• Background in pet care or FMCG is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of trade customers to grow listings and sales.
• Support key account admin and customer service.
• Represent the brand at UK and international trade shows.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Customer support skills

Relationship building

Proactive and organized

Job description

Account Executive – Step Into a Growth Role with a Creative, Fast-Paced Pet Brand

The Animal People Recruitment Company is proud to be exclusively partnering with a vibrant, fast-growing consumer brand in the pet and lifestyle space. We’re now searching for a commercially minded Account Executive to join their passionate team and play a key role in driving customer success and sales growth.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with B2B sales or account support experience who’s ready to take ownership of a client portfolio, learn quickly, and grow into a full Account Manager role within the next 6–12 months.

What You’ll Be Doing:

You’ll be based in their Stevenage office full-time, supporting and growing relationships with a mix of national and international retail accounts. Your day-to-day will include:

• Managing a portfolio of trade customers and helping them grow their listings and sales

• Responding to inbound leads and converting interest into lasting partnerships

• Supporting key account admin and customer service, including order follow-ups and promotional planning

• Working closely with your manager to identify new sales opportunities and create tailored account plans

• Representing the brand at UK and international trade shows (5–10 times/year)

• Collaborating with internal teams across operations, marketing, and product to deliver a seamless customer experience

We’d Love to See:

• Experience in a B2B sales, customer support, or account coordination role

• A background in pet care, beauty, party goods, gifting, or FMCG is a plus — but not essential

• A confident, friendly communicator who enjoys building relationships

• Proactive, organised, and results-focused — you’re comfortable handling multiple priorities and taking initiative

• A team player who’s eager to learn, grow, and get involved

• Full UK driving licence (for occasional events and trade shows)

What You’ll Get in Return:

• Salary: up to £25K depending on experience

• Full-time, office-based in a vibrant Stevenage HQ

• International travel to trade shows

• Ongoing mentorship and a clear progression path to Account Manager

• A friendly, supportive team environment where your voice and ideas are valued

• A brand with strong values, growing visibility, and a fun product range you’ll be proud to represent

This is your chance to step into a commercially focused role that offers development, responsibility, and long-term progression. If you're ready to grow your sales career with a brand that’s making waves in the pet and lifestyle market — we’d love to hear from you.