Strategic Account Executive

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global SaaS company seeks a Strategic Account Executive to drive growth in enterprise biotech accounts across the UK. You will leverage your sales expertise to establish and maintain relationships with key clients while navigating complex sales processes, contributing to significant revenue growth in a high-performing environment. Attractive compensation package with benefits awaits the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation

Performance-based incentives

Equity options

World-class benefits (medical, dental, vision)

UK pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in SaaS sales, preferably with biotech or life sciences.
• Proven track record of closing high-value enterprise deals.
• Ability to navigate complex sales cycles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans for new business growth.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers in biotech organizations.
• Guide prospects through complex sales cycles to successful closures.

Skills

Sales Strategy

Relationship Management

Biotech Industry Knowledge

Negotiation Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

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Strategic Account Executive, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client: CD Recruitment

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Location: Remote, UK

A leading and global SaaS software company working with innovative biotech and pharmaceutical companies. They are experiencing high growth, backed by industry-leading investors and a strong financial foundation, with $500 million raised and a valuation over $7 billion.

The Role

As an experienced Strategic Account Executive, you will drive new business growth within enterprise and mid-market accounts across the UK. This is a unique opportunity to join a category-defining company, selling a market-leading SaaS platform.

This role suits someone who enjoys working in a high-growth environment, selling into enterprise accounts shaping the future of biotech.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to identify, engage, and close new business opportunities within assigned accounts.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers, including CIOs, R&D Heads, and innovation leaders in biotech organizations.
• Guide prospects through complex sales cycles, demonstrating understanding of their challenges and how the platform can help.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless implementation and long-term client success.
• Meet and exceed revenue targets to support the company's growth and market presence.

What Does Success Look Like?

• Establish yourself as a trusted advisor to biotech organizations, helping modernize their R&D processes.
• Close high-value enterprise deals, contributing to revenue growth.
• Use a well-defined sales playbook to navigate complex sales cycles efficiently.
• Build a pipeline of large and emerging biotech companies for consistent performance.
• Collaborate with a high-performing team to share insights and best practices.

What’s on Offer: Competitive total compensation, performance-based incentives, equity, world-class benefits (medical, dental, vision), UK pension contributions, and the chance to work with top-tier SaaS leadership.

This role is ideal for a high-performing SaaS sales professional with experience selling to biotech, life sciences, or enterprise sectors. If you are driven by impact and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Disclaimer: Due to high application volumes, if you are not contacted within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful.