Sales Executive

Confidential; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Hybrid working

26 days holiday + BH

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Sales Executive in Central London to join a growing B2B information and technology business. You will manage the full sales cycle, targeting senior decision-makers across EMEA, including Investment Banks, Asset Managers, Fund Managers, Wealth Managers, Government Agencies and Pension Funds.

You'll benefit from an uncapped commission, a realistic OTE of £75,000+, a base of up to £45,000, and a hybrid work pattern (4 days in the office, 1 day from home).

Qualifications

• 1+ year's experience in subscription, Business Information, Market Data, BI or SaaS sales.
• OR 12+ months' SDR/BDR experience and be ready to step into a full 360 sales role
• A proven ability to prospect and close new business
• Strong communication, commercial and negotiation skills
• Experience managing and forecasting a sales pipeline
• Financial services or derivatives knowledge would be advantageous
• An Economics degree would be beneficial, but isn't essential

Responsibilities

• Prospecting and identifying new business opportunities
• Building and managing your own sales pipeline
• Engaging with senior decision-makers
• Delivering online product demonstrations
• Understanding client requirements and positioning the right solutions
• Negotiating and closing new business
• Managing pipeline activity and forecasting accurately
• Building long-term relationships with senior stakeholders
• Attending occasional client meetings and industry events

Skills

Prospecting

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Economics degree

Job description

Sales Executive - Up to £45,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission (OTE £75,000+)

Central London Hybrid 4 days office / 1 day from home

Ready to take your sales career to the next level?

Are you a driven sales professional looking for your next challenge, with uncapped earning potential, genuine progression and the opportunity to work with senior decision-makers?

We're working with a highly successful and growing B2 B information and technology business that provides specialist products and services to senior professionals across the financial and professional services sectors.

Due to continued growth, they're looking to add an ambitious Sales Executive to their high-performing team.

What's on offer?

• Up to £45,000 basic salary
• Uncapped commission - realistic OTE of £75,000+
• Commission paid on every deal you close
• 26 days' holiday + Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance
• Generous pension scheme
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• Hybrid working - 4 days office / 1 day from home
• Full training and ongoing support

The Role

You'll manage the full sales cycle, targeting senior decision-makers across EMEA, including Investment Banks, Asset Managers, Fund Managers, Wealth Managers, Government Agencies and Pension Funds.

You'll be responsible for:

• Prospecting and identifying new business opportunities
• Building and managing your own sales pipeline
• Engaging with senior decision-makers
• Delivering online product demonstrations
• Understanding client requirements and positioning the right solutions
• Negotiating and closing new business
• Managing pipeline activity and forecasting accurately
• Building long-term relationships with senior stakeholders
• Attending occasional client meetings and industry events

This isn't just an appointment-setting role - you'll own opportunities from initial prospecting right through to close.

What we're looking for

• 1+ year's experience in subscription, Business Information, Market Data, BI or SaaS sales
• OR 12+ months' SDR/BDR experience and be ready to step into a full 360 sales role
• A proven ability to prospect and close new business
• Strong communication, commercial and negotiation skills
• Experience managing and forecasting a sales pipeline
• Financial services or derivatives knowledge would be advantageous
• An Economics degree would be beneficial, but isn't essential

Why this role?

Uncapped commission. Senior-level clients. Full sales-cycle ownership. Genuine progression.

Our client is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.