Account Executive
GDS GroupBristol, England, United Kingdom
Added 23 Jun · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£45,800
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2422 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (49% match). If the code is right — and GDS Group is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
Job Title: Account Executive
Location: Bristol, Queen Square
Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 (Year 1 OTE £125,000) Uncapped Commission
Join One of the World’s Leading B2B Growth & Events Businesses
At GDS Group, we help the world’s biggest technology brands connect with senior decision-makers through market-leading events, digital experiences and innovative growth solutions.
With offices across Bristol, New York, Miami and Little Rock, we operate at the intersection of technology, media, sales and innovation — partnering with global enterprises such as AWS, InterSystems, Google, Intel and IBM - to drive transformation, build pipeline and create real commercial impact.
This is not a traditional sales role. It’s an opportunity to work with emerging technologies, engage directly with C-suite executives and accelerate your career within a fast-paced international business.
Role Overview
Are you a proactive, highly organized professional who loves building client relationships but also enjoys the strategy and mechanics of how a deal gets done?
We are seeking a dynamic Account Executive to work directly with our Chief of Sales. This is not a traditional, heavy cold outbound sales role. Instead, it is a versatile, multi-faceted position that sits at the intersection of lead generation, sales administration, operational support and client success.
You will be the glue that holds our sales ecosystem together; identifying new business opportunities, ensuring our existing clients are thriving while keeping our internal sales operations running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
Your day-to-day will be varied, balancing internal operational efficiency with external client engagement.
Location: Bristol, Queen Square
Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 (Year 1 OTE £125,000) Uncapped Commission
Join One of the World’s Leading B2B Growth & Events Businesses
At GDS Group, we help the world’s biggest technology brands connect with senior decision-makers through market-leading events, digital experiences and innovative growth solutions.
With offices across Bristol, New York, Miami and Little Rock, we operate at the intersection of technology, media, sales and innovation — partnering with global enterprises such as AWS, InterSystems, Google, Intel and IBM - to drive transformation, build pipeline and create real commercial impact.
This is not a traditional sales role. It’s an opportunity to work with emerging technologies, engage directly with C-suite executives and accelerate your career within a fast-paced international business.
Role Overview
Are you a proactive, highly organized professional who loves building client relationships but also enjoys the strategy and mechanics of how a deal gets done?
We are seeking a dynamic Account Executive to work directly with our Chief of Sales. This is not a traditional, heavy cold outbound sales role. Instead, it is a versatile, multi-faceted position that sits at the intersection of lead generation, sales administration, operational support and client success.
You will be the glue that holds our sales ecosystem together; identifying new business opportunities, ensuring our existing clients are thriving while keeping our internal sales operations running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
Your day-to-day will be varied, balancing internal operational efficiency with external client engagement.
- Lead Generation & Market Research
- 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.
- 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.
- You are a problem solver who takes initiative when a process can be improved.
- You possess high emotional intelligence (EQ) and genuinely care about helping clients succeed.
- You thrive in a collaborative environment and don't mind wearing multiple hats.
What We Offer
- Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 with uncapped commission (typical Year1 OTE £100,000 - £125,000)
- Benefits: Workplace pension scheme, learning/development budget, health and wellness activities.
- Flexibility: Hybrid opportunities to be discussed with Chief of Sales
- Career Progression: Clear pathways to transition into senior Account Management, Operations leadership or full-cycle Sales roles.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with GDS Group, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2422 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~203k in sampleP25 £36kP75 £69k
£29kmedian £50kgoing rate £46k£90k
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2422 going rate of £45,800. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.