Account Executive - Saas
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are building an exceptional business, aiming to transform customer service provision through the power of AI and machine learning. Our customers have told us this is a game changer, and we agree - and so we are now offering a fantastic opportunity to join us on the journey of building a best-in-class offering.
Your primary role will include creating and managing a pipeline, mastering all aspects of your prospects’ buying journey and closing business. Your focus will be on securing Demos, Proofs of Concept and ultimately full subscriptions to drive revenue for a Saas for Customer Service product.
Responsibilities:
- Create your own pipeline using your existing network, tools such as Zoominfo, market intelligence, industry events etc.
- Manage your pipeline using Hubspot
- You should be the master of your prospects’ buying process,including leading the discovery process, product demos, capturing a brief, creating proposals with pricing, presenting, negotiating contracts, closing deals etc.
- In addition, you'll be responsible for qualifying, managing and closing inbound leads
- Collaborate with the Customer Success team to secure upsell and cross sell opportunities with existing customers
- Work effectively with both the Demand Generation and Product teams, providing prospect insights and feedback to improve lead generation, marketing support & product development
- Undertake weekly sales pipeline status updates, sales forecasting and reporting to leadership
Skills Required:
- 4+ years of B2B (or B2B2C) sales experience
- Minimum 1-2 years’ experience selling SaaS solutions in the Customer Service space
- Experienced selling to relevant senior stakeholders (Directors/Heads of Customer Service, Customer Experience etc.)
- Experience selling to mid market US brands, ideally in Retail & Consumer Products
- Proven track record building a pipeline, managing a pipeline, closing sales & exceeding targets
- Existing network of relationships to target
- Experienced in consultative sales
- An entrepreneurial self-starter with the drive, perseverance and ability to hit ambitious scale up targets
What do we offer:
- A highly competitive salary and commission plan
- Great opportunity for personal growth & enhanced rewards - we’re growing fast and so is our market, providing great opportunities to increase responsibilities
- A strong culture focused on rapid learning, teamwork, a supportive workplace, obsessive customer-centricity, innovative technology, transparency and collective success
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- B2B Saas Sales (required)
- Customer Service Product (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Account Executive - Saas roles across Knexus's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £65,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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