Account Executive

GDS Group

Account Executive in B2B Growth & Events helping technology brands connect with decision-makers. Engaging with C-suite executives and supporting sales operations.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeBristol • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £35,000 - £42,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in client account management, sales processes, and CRM utilization, with a strong focus on communication and relationship-building with stakeholders. Proficient in drafting sales proposals and maintaining market knowledge to identify new opportunities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

3+ Years Experience In SalesCRM Software ProficiencyExceptional Communication SkillsTime-Management SkillsUnderstanding Of Business Contracts

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Hard Skills

Sales Pipeline ManagementClient OnboardingSales Proposal DraftingMarket ResearchCross-Selling Techniques

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingClient Satisfaction ManagementProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceHubSpotMarket Research Tools

Industry Keywords

B2B SalesSaaS SectorUK Commercial Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and qualify high-potential prospects using CRM data, LinkedIn and market research tools.
Conduct initial outreach, booking discovery calls and presentations for the Chief of Sales to follow up on.
Maintain current market knowledge across UK industry trends to spot new opportunities.
Act as a primary point of contact for assigned client accounts, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.
Proactively check in with clients to ensure satisfaction, drive product adoption and cross-sell to drive new revenue channels.
Handle client queries promptly and professionally.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in our CRM system (Salesforce).
Draft sales proposals, service agreements and statements of work (SOWs) in compliance with UK commercial standards.
Generate weekly and monthly sales pipeline and performance reports for leadership.
Assist in refining internal sales processes, documentation, and client-facing collateral.
Coordinate schedules, product demos, and follow-ups for key client accounts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in a sales, account management or client success role (ideally within the B2B or SaaS sector).
Strong familiarity with CRM software (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc) and sales enablement tools.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a natural ability to build rapport with UK-based stakeholders at C-Level.
Elite time-management skills; you can juggle administrative tasks and client calls seamlessly.
A basic understanding of business contracts, sales pipelines and key account metrics.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Workplace pension scheme
Learning/development budget
Health and wellness activities