Commercial Associate
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£40,000 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£41,700
Going rate
Offer is 1.0× the going rate
This role may qualify only on a lower rate
Anyone can use the standard rate, and the pay is below it. If you are a new entrant or a PhD holder, you can use a lower rate, and the pay clears the new entrant rate. On the jobs board, Standard hides roles like this and the new entrant rate shows them as Possible at most. The advertised pay goes up to £40,000.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3552 Business sales executives Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Also possible | £38,600 Clears | £55,200 Misses | £55,200 Misses | £55,200 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
About Hook
We’re building the future of customer growth. At Hook, we use AI and Machine Learning to help businesses predict revenue with accuracy, drive customer loyalty, and capture massive value from their existing customers.
We’re a Series A company who ranked 33 out of 100 on the Sifted fastest growing startups and we have raised $multi-million in funding from some of the top investors in Europe and the US (e.g. Balderton Capital and Lightspeed) and have an enviable list of customers that we’re working with including some of the fastest growing companies in the world. We’re looking for ambitious people that want to be part of our meaningful vision of changing how businesses engage with their customers, and of building one of the world’s leading workplaces for great people along the way.
The Role:
We're looking for people who are either:
Serious about building a career in sales.
Or coming from a different field and making a deliberate move into sales.
Ultimately, we want someone who wants to progress quickly to be an Account Executive within 12 months.
What makes this opportunity unique is that you're not just learning how to generate leads. You'll be trained across the entire sales process, from prospecting and discovery through to running demos, building business cases, and closing deals. You'll learn directly from our top sellers, work alongside experienced Account Executives on live opportunities, and gradually take on more commercial responsibility as you develop.
At Hook, we believe great salespeople are made through a combination of ambition, curiosity, ownership, and exceptional coaching. That's why we've built a structured 12-month programme with a clear progression path to Account Executive, giving you the opportunity to go from learning the fundamentals to owning your own revenue target and doubling your earning potential.
This isn't a stop-gap job. It's a genuine opportunity to fast-track your career in one of the most rewarding professions out there. If you're hungry to learn, motivated to earn, and ready to push yourself to become exceptional at what you do, we'd love to speak to you.
If you're hungry to learn, motivated to earn, and want to fast-track your career in sales, this is for you.
Find out more about what it's like to be part of the Sales team at Hook: https://workinsales.hook.co/
🔨 What You'll Actually Do
Learn how to sell: Go through an intensive sales bootcamp covering messaging, discovery, demos, negotiation, and closing.
Build pipeline: Identify opportunities, engage senior decision-makers, and learn how to turn conversations into qualified deals.
Master the sales process: Shadow Account Executives, join live customer calls, practise demos, and learn how to build compelling business cases.
Win new business: As you progress, own a qualified deals target, run discovery calls and demos, and work alongside AEs to close opportunities.
Own a revenue line: Once you're ready, step up to a full revenue target, manage your own deals from start to finish, and unlock double the earning potential.
Level up fast: Get hands-on coaching, regular feedback, and a clear roadmap to becoming an Account Executive.
🙌 What We Look For
You're seriously ambitious: You have a real hunger to succeed, progress quickly, and achieve big personal and financial goals.
You take ownership: You hold yourself accountable, own your mistakes, and focus on what you can do better rather than making excuses.
You're a self-starter: You don't need someone telling you what to do. You take initiative, figure things out, and make things happen.
You're curious: You genuinely want to understand how businesses work, what drives buying decisions, and what makes great salespeople successful.
You're highly coachable: You actively seek feedback, take it on board without ego, and put it into practice quickly.
You're confident enough to challenge: You're comfortable sharing your perspective, asking difficult questions, and pushing back when you believe there's a better way.
You think commercially: You're interested in the world of SaaS, understand that sales is about solving business problems, and want to learn how to demonstrate real value to customers.
🎯 Interview Process
Screen (30 mins): Meet our Director, Commercial Associates.
Challenge (60 mins): An in-person session with our Director, Commercial Associates and AE Manager to assess the behaviours needed to succeed in the programme.
Head of Sales Interview (30mins): Meet our Head of Sales
Final (30 mins): Meet our CEO.
Compensation: £40k + £20k on-target commission
Benefits
🏖️ 27 days holiday (option to buy and sell holiday) + bank holidays
🏥 Private health insurance so you can get the best care you need
🧘 Flexible monthly wellness allowance that you can use monthly on things like gyms, yoga, mental health & healthy food
📚 Annual learning & development budget for every employee
🏢 Flexible working - we’ll all come together three days a week but otherwise you can work from home or come into our awesome office in Liverpool Street
💻 The best equipment for everyone to work with
Our founder and team are incredibly passionate about creating a company culture that is diverse, inclusive, productive and enjoyable for all our colleagues. As part of a growing start-up team, we expect a lot from you and will work hard to make sure you have everything you need to be at your best.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Business sales executives (SOC 3552) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~181k in sample- Offer £40,000
- Middle half £26,936–44,824
- Median £33,592
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£26,936–44,824), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
This pay misses the £41,700 standard floor, but clears the £33,400 new entrant rate.
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Not necessarily. HOOK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3552 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.