Account Executive

Who you are:

• 1-3 years sales experience in an outbound role as an SDR, AE or other telesales role

Desirable

• Experience working as part of a US (or international) team or on a go-to-market strategy
• Experience working with and closing sales to an executive level of talent (e.g. recruitment, b2b/b2c sales)
• Previous experience selling subscription-based products or career-led programmes
• Enjoyment of spending time with prospects and motivated by financial rewards and career progression at a fast-moving, hyper-growth startup

What the job involves:

• Opportunity to play a key role in Connectd's international expansion
• You'll be in the team selling our 2x advisory projects. With Transition to Portfolio being the main one (https://www.connectd.com/advisors)
• Potentially an opportunity to travel to Miami/Atlanta for events/meetings, with a longer-term opportunity to fully move there
• Effective closing: You will lead prospects through the full sales cycle to close (360 approach)
• Diligent listening - Highly effective listener and able to pivot deftly to position the range of Connectd services to different client types
• Intellectually curious - Studious approach to their specialism, keeping abreast of developments in the executive space and speaking confidently about someone's career and future ambitions
• Passion and desire to work hard to make a real change in the early-stage business ecosystem

Application process:

• Apply via LinkedIn / WttJ
• 30-minute qualification call. Preparation - 60-second pitch on Connectd and how we help our members, to be delivered virtually. Other topics - Motivations to work in this role at Connectd, relevant experience already gained and why you will be successful in this role
• 60-minute face-to-face interview with multiple members of the leadership team at Connectd

Company benefits:

• Private medical insurance with Vitality, including but not limited to: optical, dental, mental health cover and discounted gym memberships
• Company pension scheme with Nest
• Mental health policy, including ‘Connect Days’ mental health leave
• Annual company incentive trips to European destinations
• Flexible working arrangements available e.g. work from anywhere for 4 weeks of the year

Salary & OTE:

• £35,000 P/A base salary
• OTE £70-100k