Account Executive – Strategic Retail

Account Executive – Strategic Retail

Full-Time 50000 - 70000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead strategic account management and drive high-value SaaS deals in retail.
  • Company: Join a dynamic team at Bazaarvoice, a leader in e-commerce solutions.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
  • Other info: Embrace a culture of resilience and enthusiasm, perfect for ambitious go-getters.
  • Why this job: Make an impact in the fast-paced retail tech industry while developing your sales skills.
  • Qualifications: 3 years in SaaS sales with a knack for retail and digital strategies.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.

  • Orchestrate the
  • Territory

Ecosystem: Act as the strategic leader of your territory.

Conduct account planning, territory management, and continuous pipeline generation, while rallying internal cross‑functional resources to maximize coverage and close deals.

  • End‑to‑End
  • Deal

Architecture: Manage the entire lifecycle of high‑value enterprise Saa S deals—from initial prospecting and precise qualification to sophisticated contract negotiation and closure.

  • Strategic
  • Opportunity

Mapping: Move beyond standard discovery to conduct deep‑dive analyses into a retailer's business model.

Reveal latent pain points and align Bazaarvoice’s high‑ROI solutions with their business objectives.

  • Value Defense & Executive

Presence: Partner with a prospect’s marketing, merchandising, and technology staff.

Confidently demonstrate and defend the ROI of our platform, successfully building consensus from Marketing Managers up to CMO, CTO, and Procurement levels.

  • High‑Velocity Discipline & Forecasting: Drive urgency throughout the sales funnel, handle objections with resilience, and maintain a high volume of outbound activity.

Deliver exceptional qualification and accurate forecasting over a two‑quarter period.

  • Thought Leadership: Stay ahead of e‑commerce industry trends, competitor movements, and shifts in consumer behavior to provide proactive strategic guidance.

Requirements

  • Proven
  • Track

Record: 3 year experience in a customer‑facing, new‑business Saa S hunter role, with a proven history of managing high‑value portfolios and consistently exceeding quotas.

  • Retail & Digital Savvy: Strong knowledge of and experience selling into large, complex retail organizations.
  • Strategic & Financial

Acumen: Expert in value‑selling innovative software in a fast‑changing space.

Ability to articulate complex ROI models and use data‑driven storytelling to win complex "consensus" buys.

  • Collaborative Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead internal support teams, articulate a clear account strategy, and secure the internal resources needed to win.
  • The Bazaarvoice DNA: A high level of enthusiasm, coachability, and an unwavering work ethic.

You are comfortable hearing "no," shaking it off, and pivoting your strategy to find the "yes."

  • Right to Work: Eligibility to work in the UK without restrictions.
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Account Planning
Pipeline Generation
Contract Negotiation
Data-Driven Storytelling
Forecasting
Resilience
Enthusiasm