Account Executive

Ever wanted to be part of a high-growth scale-up that’s making waves across Europe? Connectd was recently nominated for Barclays Scale-Up of the Year and listed in LinkedIn’s Top 10 UK Scale-Ups. We’re on a mission to connect startups and scale-ups with top-tier advisors and board members—and we’re looking for ambitious sales professionals to join our team.

This is a B2C sales role with 0 a cold-calling role. Instead, you’ll focus on pre-qualified inbound leads and guide them through a robust process to purchase our market-leading advisory programmes, giving you the chance to build strong relationships and close deals without the usual outbound grind.

Salary:

• £35k Base
• £70K+ OTE with uncapped commission

Must-Have Requirements:

• Experience in an outbound sales role such as SDR, AE, or telesales, or in a similarly communication-focused role like recruitment, account management, or customer success, where proactive outreach and relationship-building were key

Desirable:

• Experience working in fast-paced deal cycles (10–24 days)
• Confident and persuasive over the phone, with a proven ability to guide prospects to decision
• Creative thinker, able to adapt quickly and tailor conversations in real time
• Familiarity with CRM platforms such as HubSpot for pipeline management
• Track record of consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets

What the role involves:

• Advisory Programme Sales: Sell our core offerings, with a focus on our Transition to Portfolio programme
• Full-Cycle Sales Ownership: Take responsibility for the end-to-end sales process, from initial contact to close
• Pipeline Management: Maintain full visibility and control of your opportunities, understanding each stage of the buyer journey
• CRM Proficiency: Track and manage deals daily in HubSpot, keeping activity transparent and organized
• Target Achievement: Meet and exceed monthly sales goals, with top performers rewarded through our uncapped commission structure

At Connectd, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team helping startups scale while building your own portfolio career. This is a unique chance to work at one of the UK’s fastest-growing scale-ups, with access to innovative tools, structured support, and a pathway to a career in advisory and non-executive roles.