Sr. Account Executive London

UpGuard; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Lifestyle subsidy

WFH set-up allowance

$1500 USD annual Learning & Developmen

Annual leave

18 weeks parental leave

Personal Leave Allowance

Fully remote working environment

Top-spec hardware

Generative AI subsidy

Health Insurance

Job summary

UpGuard is seeking an ambitious Account Executive to join our expanding EMEA sales team. In a full-cycle role, you will generate pipeline, perform product demos, and close deals with mid-market and enterprise customers across a global portfolio.

You will collaborate with SDRs, CS, and operations, own the sales process from lead to close, and help shape how UpGuard is adopted by security teams leveraging AI tools. A proven track record in SaaS sales and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years closing experience in a B2B SaaS environment.
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding targets.
• Experience selling to Mid-Market & Enterprise including C-level executives.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Experience negotiating with procurement, legal and business teams.
• Experience managing partners, including global system integrators and vendors.
• Curiosity about adopting AI tools to enhance work processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to close.
• Generate pipeline via cold outreach to qualified net-new opportunities.
• Demo products via video conferences to prospects.
• Communicate UpGuard’s value proposition to prospects.
• Maintain accurate deal records in the CRM.
• Collaborate with SDRs, CSMs and Operations to complete the cycle.
• Share knowledge with other AEs and cross-departmentally.

Skills

Tech closing

B2B SaaS sales

Mid-Market & Enterprise

Top performer

Strong communicator

Negotiations

Partnerships

AI tools adoption

Education

BSc Computer Science or Equivalent

Tools

Hubspot CRM

Job description

Who are we?

At UpGuard, we are replacing manual security bottlenecks with AI-driven precision. Fresh off a US$75M Series C, we are scaling our infrastructure to process 100 billion risk signals daily. This isn’t just growth; it’s a total reimagining of how the world manages cyber risk.

We build the Cyber Risk Posture Management (CRPM) platform that security teams actually love. By integrating security ratings, threat intel, and agentic AI, we empower organisations to stay ahead of an ever evolving attack surface.

We aren’t just building another tool; we’re defining a category. We provide the autonomy to ship world-class technology and the resources to do it at a global scale.

Why are we hiring this role?

Our sales team is expanding in all regions, and the focus is on finding our next Account Executives in EMEA. Could that be you?

We are looking for a full-time, ambitious sales professional who is ready to make the next step in their career. You will get exposure to every aspect of our sales cycle, from lead generation to close across a global portfolio of customers. If you are a highly process-oriented sales professional with a proven track record and an insatiable desire to do things better, let's talk!

What will you do?

• Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation to close

• Generate your pipeline of qualified net new sales opportunities via cold outreach

• Perform product demos via video conference to prospects

• Communicate and sell UpGuard’s value proposition to prospects

• Maintain accurate and detailed notes on every deal in your pipeline

• Work as a team with Sales Development Representatives (SDRs), Customer Success Managers (CSMs), and Operations to complete a full sales cycle

• Collaborate with other Account Executives and cross-departmentally to share knowledge and insights

As part of an entrepreneurial team in this rapidly growing business, you will help shape the future of businesses of all sizes and securely use technology to connect with customers, employees, and suppliers

What will you bring?

• At least 2 years of technology-related closing experience at a B2B SaaS company

• You are a consistent top performer and have a history of exceeding your targets

• Selling to Mid-Market & Enterprise customers, including C-level executives, is right in your comfort zone

• You are an exceptional communicator, both written and spoken

• Demonstrated success with complex commercial and legal negotiations, working with procurement, legal, and business teams

• Experience working with and managing partners, including global system integrators and packaged software vendors

• You are highly process and detail-oriented

• We’re looking for someone who’s not just comfortable with change, but curious about it - especially when it comes to adopting AI tools that can enhance how we work

What would give you an edge?

• Experience using Hubspot CRM

• Technical background (BSc Comp Sci or Equivalent)

• Knowledge and understanding of the cybersecurity industry - ideally from a previous sales role in the industry

• Proven track record selling to companies in the Financial Services industry
  

What's in it for you?

• Monthly Lifestyle subsidy: Use this for financial, physical, and mental well-being

• WFH set-up allowance: To ensure you have the right environment to work in, we will help you get set up within your first 3 months at UpGuard

• $1500 USD annual Learning & Development allowance: To support your career development, all team members will be able to expense development opportunities against this allowance

• Annual leave: PTO plus two additional UpGuardian leave days to give you time to recharge your batteries.

• 18 weeks paid Parental Leave: Irrespective of parenting role

• Personal Leave Allowance: This includes sick & carer’s leave

• Fully remote working environment: While we have physical offices in Sydney & Hobart, we do not mandate compulsory attendance

• Top-spec hardware: All team members will be provided with top-spec laptops for their role

• Generative AI subsidy: UpGuard provides paid subscriptions for all team members to access generative AI tools to support their work

• Health Insurance: Access to comprehensive coverage

UpGuard is a Certified Great Place to Work® in the US, Australia, UK and India, establishing its position as a leading global technology employer. 99% of team members agree that UpGuard is a great place to work!

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidavit Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

For applications to positions in the United States, please note, at this time, we can only support hiring in the following US states: CA, MD, MA, IL, OR, WA, CO, TX, FL, PA, LA, MO, or DC.

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check and reference checks. Also, please note that at this time, we cannot support candidates requiring visa sponsorship or relocation.