At a Glance
- Tasks: Build client relationships and support sales operations in a dynamic B2B environment.
- Company: Join GDS Group, a leading B2B growth and events business with global reach.
- Benefits: Enjoy a workplace pension, learning budget, health activities, and hybrid work options.
- Other info: Clear pathways for career progression into senior roles.
- Why this job: Accelerate your career by engaging with top tech brands and C-suite executives.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in sales or account management, with CRM software familiarity.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Bristol, Queen Square
Join One of the World’s Leading B2B Growth & Events Businesses at GDS Group, where 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.
We are seeking a dynamic Account Executive to work directly with our Chief of Sales. This 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.
- 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.
Client Success & Account Management
- Act as a primary point of contact for assigned client accounts, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.
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.
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.
Elite time-management skills; a basic understanding of business contracts, sales pipelines and key account metrics.
You possess high emotional intelligence (EQ) and genuinely care about helping clients succeed.
Workplace pension scheme, learning/development budget, health and wellness activities.
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 Manager/Executives (Permanent) in Bristol employer: GDS Group
At GDS Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Bristol's vibrant Queen Square. Our culture fosters innovation and collaboration, providing employees with unique opportunities to engage with leading technology brands while developing their careers through structured progression pathways. With a focus on employee well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a workplace pension scheme and a dedicated learning and development budget, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally.
