Account Executive, UK (Remote)

Your Mission You are excited at the prospect of contributing to the growth of a fast-paced tech company, and you won’t settle for mediocrity anywhere along the way. You don’t sit around and wait to be told what to do. You take the initiative and find creative ways to get work done. You’re a great team player. You’re open-minded, committed to the success of all your colleagues, and you are a positive person to be around. You put the customer at the heart of your work and strive to create an exceptional customer experience. How you will make an impact: As an SMB- Account Executive, you will be responsible for identifying and closing business opportunities in the SMB space. The SMB AE will be a trusted consultant for prospective clients, helping them simplify the complexities and solve the challenges of being a successful e-commerce seller. Applicants must live within commuting distance to either our Chichester or London office for occasional team meetings. Work with Sales Executive members to position and leverage sales opportunities to acquire, grow, and expand small- to medium-sized business accounts Build and manage a book of business through outbound prospecting as well as inbound leads Actively manage the sales process, including positioning, presenting and /demoing the product, and closing sales Be a subject matter expert for one or more categories/verticals Be the trusted advisor to key C-Level executives/decision-makers within the customer or prospect’s organization such as CIO, COO, and CEO Maintain a clear and detailed record of key sales data through our CRM system Provide an accurate and up-to-date sales forecast Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales quotas Coordinate and collaborate with the support and implementation teams to ensure the long-term success of the client Be flexible to take on additional tasks needed to scale the sales organization Continuously develop your knowledge of our product, industry, and sales process What You'll Bring To The Role An entrepreneurial mindset and approach to everything you do: self-motivated, resourceful, innovative, forward-thinking, accountable, and committed Previous experience working within a SaaS sales environment, e-commerce, or retail would be advantageous Strong communication and organizational skills Demonstrable knowledge of the sales cycle from start to finish Excellent presentation skills and knowledge A passion for consuming information such as market reports, competitive analysis, and customer feedback Required Experience: A Bachelor’s degree 2-3+ years of sales closing experience in SaaS or other software-related B2B sales roles Experience with consultative, value-based selling methodologies (TAS, Meddic, etc) Experience with Salesforce CRM software A working knowledge of e-commerce business A proven track record of success The ability to travel Why us? Linnworks Benefits: Remote & flexible working – with hybrid options in London or Chichester Fantastic team culture based on trust and belonging. Laptop & home office budget – £500 to set up your ideal workspace. Private Medical Insurance with Aviva, including Dental & Optical. Group Life Insurance & Yulife Wellbeing & Rewards. Mental well-being support – Access therapy, mental health sessions, and yoga through a free premium subscription to Headspace. EAP confidential benefit – 24/7 access to compassionate guidance & expert advice 25 days holiday + bank holidays Training, support, and personal development