At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive new business and build strong relationships with commercial customers in Northern UK.
- Company: Join Keepit, a leader in cloud data security solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse team, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on collaboration and success.
- Why this job: Be part of an ambitious expansion and make a real impact in the tech industry.
- Qualifications: 5+ years as an Account Executive with a proven track record in customer acquisition.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
As a Commercial Account Executive at Keepit, you will play a key role in our ambitious expansion across Northern UK (Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds). Our mission is to become the preferred provider of cloud data security, backup, and recovery solutions for SMB, Commercial, and Enterprise customers. To support your success, you will partner closely with a dedicated team of Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) who generate qualified opportunities. You will take ownership of these opportunities while proactively building additional pipeline through your assigned accounts and collaboration with channel partners. Success in this role requires the ability to build trusted relationships with key stakeholders, deeply understand customer needs, and drive the full sales process in close collaboration with partners and Presales.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and nurture strong relationships with commercial customers (1,000–5,000 employees) and key decision‑makers.
- Drive new business development by creating and expanding a high‑quality pipeline in collaboration with SDRs and Field Marketing.
- Own the full sales cycle—from initial engagement and discovery to demos, negotiation, and close.
- Manage pipeline effectively and deliver accurate forecasts.
- Collaborate closely with channel partners in a 100% partner‑led go‑to‑market model.
- Consistently achieve and exceed quarterly revenue targets.
You will join our growing UK & I team and report to the RVP Sales, UK & I. The role is based in the region (Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds), with occasional travel to our London office.
About You:
- Minimum 5 years of experience as an Account Executive within the commercial segment.
- Proven track record of driving new customer acquisition.
- Strong “hunter” mindset with the ability to open new accounts and develop new verticals.
- Hands‑on, tactical, and commercially sharp dealmaker.
- Skilled at building long‑term relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Solid understanding of the SaaS landscape; experience in backup, recovery, or cybersecurity is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of the UK market.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and confidently.
- Fluent in English.
Keepit is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, and to perform essential job functions.
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At Keepit, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As a Commercial Account Executive in the vibrant regions of Liverpool, Manchester, and Leeds, you will benefit from a supportive team environment, ample opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company dedicated to empowering its employees while driving meaningful change in the cloud data security landscape.
