Account Executive

/Account Executive
Published: May 12, 2026
Location
Leeds
Job Type
Specialism
Salary
£30,000 base + Commission + Benefits
LWR Reference
EW/70329

Description

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong business development or inside sales experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building relationships, generating opportunities, and driving revenue growth.

The Opportunity

As an Account Executive, you will play a key role in identifying and engaging prospective clients, creating qualified business opportunities, and supporting the wider sales function in building a strong pipeline of new business.

You will be responsible for prospecting into strategic accounts through a combination of cold calling, email outreach, and social selling techniques, while working closely with sales leadership to convert opportunities into revenue.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prospect and engage target accounts through outbound sales activity including cold calling, email campaigns, and social outreach
  • Generate and qualify new business opportunities for the wider sales team
  • Develop creative prospecting strategies to engage key decision-makers
  • Identify customer challenges and business needs to position relevant solutions
  • Coordinate and schedule qualified meetings, demonstrations, and sales appointments
  • Collaborate closely with internal sales teams to build and maintain pipeline activity
  • Share insights, successes, and business development strategies with management
  • Maintain a professional, ethical, and customer-focused approach at all times

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience in lead generation, business development, or inside sales
  • Confident and resilient with cold calling and outbound prospecting
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • A proactive self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively
  • Excellent listening skills and the ability to think quickly in conversations
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes effectively
  • Good organisation and time management skills
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications and CRM systems

Please note if you have not heard from us within 7 days, your application has not been successful.

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