Regional Account Executive
Ineligible
Sponsorship likelihood
The pay is below every rate
Pro only
Salary
Pro sees the advertised pay
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may not meet Skilled Worker requirements
SOC 3552 is an eligible occupation, and Virgin Media O2 is a licensed sponsor, but this role does not currently meet Skilled Worker sponsorship requirements.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 7129 (Sales related occupations not elsewhere classified, Field-based telecoms sales representative role engaging residents directly), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Virgin Media O2 what the duties actually are.
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 Misses | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
7129 Sales related occupations not elsewhere classified Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £31,300 Misses | £31,300 Misses | £31,300 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
Location
Ipswich, Norwich, Peterborough
Job Family
Customer Service & Sales
Job Type
Full Time
Posted Date
17-Sep-2026
£26,640 basic salary, plus £10k OTE
We are looking for a proactive, people-focused Regional Account Executive to bring next generation connectivity to new areas and drive local awareness of our network expansion. You’ll be the face of Virgin Media O2 across your region, engaging residents, creating demand and building strong local relationships that help our sales teams succeed.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of driving regional awareness while zeroing in on specific streets, homes and communities. You’ll connect directly with residents, spark meaningful conversations, and build strong local interest, leading to creating a high-quality prospect pipeline that empowers our sales teams to deliver even greater results.
You’ll spend five days a week out in the field, representing the business at organised events, community engagement activities, and delivering targeted local initiatives aligned to our priorities. One day each month will be dedicated to planning, admin and refining your approach to maximise impact.
Training and Hours
You’ll start with two weeks of full-time training (Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm), covering everything from product knowledge to systems.
- Full-time: 37.5 hours per week across 5 days, you must be able to work weekends when required
- Typical shifts: 9am -5.30pm (travel time may be outside of these hours)
This is a field-based role across your assigned region, focused on direct engagement with customers and communities.
- Most of your time will be spent in the field supporting local activity and engagement
- On occasion you may need to travel up to2hourseach way, and if outside your working ours you will receive time in lieu
Virgin Media and O2 have come together to offer the best in connectivity, serving over 46 million customers across broadband, mobile, phone, and home services.
The must haves
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Be willing to travel outside of your region whenrequired
- Experience working in aface-to-faceCustomer Service environment
- Entrepreneurial approach with a can-do attitude
- Professional with experience working with multiple different stakeholders
- Excellent communication and external-facing skills
- Private BUPA medical cover, healthcare plan, virtualGPand critical illness insurance
- Industry-leading family leave policies
- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays + birthday off (optionto buy/sell 5 more)
- Pension scheme (up to 10% match) and life assurance
- Hybrid company car
Apply online and complete a video interview. If successful, you’ll have a recruiter call, followed by a virtual competency interview.
Let us know if you need any adjustments along the way, your experience matters.
Your career with Virgin Media O2 starts here.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Virgin Media O2, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Business sales executives (SOC 3552) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~181k in sample- Middle half £26,936–44,824
- Median £33,592
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Virgin Media O2 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.