Account Executive

Cognisys Group Ltd

Leeds, UK
Base: £45 - £55k (doe); bonus/equity: generous com...
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Drive new business within startup ecosystem
Focus on vanta partnership opportunities
Manage end-to-end sales cycle
Cognisys Group Ltd is seeking a dynamic Account Executive to join their team in Leeds, UK, focusing on driving new business within the startup and scale-up ecosystem, particularly in collaboration with Vanta. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in SaaS sales, strong cold-calling skills, and a results-oriented mindset, while enjoying a range of benefits including professional development support, flexible leave policies, and a collaborative work culture

Job Summary

  • As an Account Executive, you will play a pivotal role in expanding Cognisys’ presence within the Vanta ecosystem, focusing on building relationships with startup founders, revenue leaders, and operations teams.
  • Key responsibilities include identifying, developing, and closing new sales opportunities through lead qualification, cold calling, networking, and social media outreach, while managing the complete sales cycle effectively.
  • The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a birthday leave day, health and wellbeing support, a £2,000 annual training budget, and eligibility for an EMI share scheme.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Cognisys Group Ltd is seeking a dynamic Account Executive to join their team in Leeds, UK, focusing on driving new business within the startup and scale-up ecosystem, particularly in collaboration with Vanta. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in SaaS sales, strong cold-calling skills, and a results-oriented mindset, while enjoying a range of benefits including professional development support, flexible leave policies, and a collaborative work culture.

Salary

Base: £45 - £55K (DOE); Bonus/Equity: generous commission plan; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Drive new business within startup ecosystem
  • Focus on Vanta partnership opportunities
  • Manage end-to-end sales cycle
  • Collaborate with Vanta sales team
  • Achieve and exceed revenue targets

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial environment passion
  • Proactive problem-solving approach
  • Continuous self-development focus
  • Adapt to new initiatives

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years SaaS sales or business development experience
  • Proven track record meeting sales targets
  • Experience with CRM software (e.g., HubSpot)
  • Strong cold-calling skills
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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