Account Executive - Client Services

Employment Type: Full-time Location: London or Remote (UK) Compensation: £55k base + Uncapped Commission | OTE £110k+

Position Overview

Join a global leader on a mission to scale a category-defining SaaS business. We are a $6bn+ global services business with deep penetration across the financial and professional services sectors. Building on decades of trusted delivery, we’re now scaling a new suite of AI-powered productivity software designed to transform how high-performance teams work. We’re hiring three high-performing SaaS Account Executives to help scale a new SaaS product from the ground up, driving growth through new client acquisition and expansion across our existing enterprise customer base. Given our position, scale, and reputation in the marketplace, the opportunity for SaaS growth is significant.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle from lead generation to close.
• Sell into top-tier financial, consulting, legal, and professional services firms.
• Run discovery, deliver compelling demos, and close strategic deals.
• Expand software adoption within long-standing service accounts.
• Collaborate closely with product and go-to-market teams to refine positioning and fuel growth.
• Shape the playbook as we scale — this is a frontline role in a new commercial engine.

Requirements

• A proactive individual who builds relationships and drives new business.
• Either a sales background or previous experience working for a consultancy.
• 2–5 years of SaaS sales experience with a strong track record of closing.
• Experience selling into enterprise or upper mid-market clients.
• Familiarity with, or interest in, the professional services landscape.
• Ability to build trust with senior stakeholders.
• Highly proactive, driven by outcomes, and excited by building from scratch.

Why This Role?

• Rare Opportunity: Be part of building a new SaaS business inside a $6bn global firm.
• Uncapped Earning: £110k+ OTE with no cap on commission.
• Elite Clients: Sell to the world’s most prestigious firms.
• Enterprise Advantage: Leverage existing relationships and deep market trust.
• Speed & Impact: A high-visibility, high-impact role with real autonomy.

Rewards and Benefits

We believe in supporting our employees in both their professional and personal lives. As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• £55,000 base (OTE £110k – uncapped)
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time or fixed term roles)
• Salary sacrifice schemes, retail vouchers – including our TechScheme which can be used on a range of gadgets such as Smart TVs, laptops, and computers or household appliances.
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Assessments
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Referral Scheme

You will also have the opportunity to work for a global employer who is dedicated to offering each and every employee an enjoyable, challenging, and rewarding career with future career development prospects!

Equality and Diversity

The Company values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (each of these being a “protected characteristic” in discrimination law). It will not discriminate because of any other irrelevant factor and will build a culture that values openness, fairness, and transparency.

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Application Instructions

Ready to make your mark? If you’re a commercially driven SaaS professional excited by growth and opportunity, we want to hear from you.