At a Glance
- Tasks: Build client relationships and drive sales strategies in a dynamic B2B environment.
- Company: Join GDS Group, a leading B2B growth and events business with global reach.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, uncapped commission, pension scheme, and wellness activities.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid work options and clear pathways for career progression.
- Why this job: Engage with top tech brands and accelerate your career in a fast-paced setting.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in sales or account management, strong CRM skills, and excellent communication.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 42000 £ per year.
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
- 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. Maintain current market knowledge across UK industry trends to spot new opportunities.
- Client Success & Account Management: Act as a primary point of contact for assigned client accounts, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience. Proactively check in with clients to ensure satisfaction, drive product adoption and cross-sell to drive new revenue channels. Handle client queries promptly and professionally.
- Sales Administration & CRM Management: Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in our CRM system (Salesforce). Draft sales proposals, service agreements and statements of work (SOWs) in compliance with UK commercial standards. Generate weekly and monthly sales pipeline and performance reports for leadership.
- Operational Support: Bridge the gap between Sales, Marketing and Operations to ensure promises made during the sales process are delivered. Assist in refining internal sales processes, documentation, and client-facing collateral. Coordinate schedules, product demos, and follow-ups for key client accounts.
Experience & Skills
- 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.
Key Attributes
- 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 Year 1 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.
Account Executive in Bristol employer: GDS Group
GDS Group is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant heart of Bristol, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With uncapped earning potential and clear pathways for career progression, employees are empowered to engage with leading technology brands and C-suite executives, making a real impact in the industry. The company prioritises employee well-being through wellness classes and provides a supportive environment that encourages personal and professional growth.
