Strategic account executive (UK)

🚀 About WRITER WRITER is where the world's leading enterprises orchestrate AI-powered work. Our vision is to expand human capacity through superintelligence. And we're proving it's possible – through powerful, trustworthy AI that unites IT and business teams together to unlock enterprise-wide transformation. With WRITER's end-to-end platform, hundreds of companies like Mars, Marriott, Uber, and Vanguard are building and deploying AI agents that are grounded in their company's data and fueled by WRITER's enterprise-grade LLMs. Valued at $1.9B and backed by industry-leading investors including Premji Invest, Radical Ventures, and ICONIQ Growth, WRITER is rapidly cementing its position as the leader in enterprise generative AI. Founded in 2020 with office hubs in San Francisco, New York City, Seattle, Austin, Chicago, and London, our team thinks big and moves fast, and we're looking for smart, hardworking builders and scalers to join us on our journey to create a better future of work with AI. 📐 About the role Join WRITER's sales team as a strategic account executive and help shape the future of work. You'll empower global enterprises (8,000+ employees) to transform their operations through our cutting-edge AI agent platform, enabling organizations to deploy AI at scale and unlock unprecedented productivity. This isn't just about hitting quota – it's about becoming a trusted advisor to some of the world's most influential companies as they navigate their AI transformation journey. This role is perfect for high performers who thrive in fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environments where you have the autonomy to drive results and build lasting relationships with both clients and teammates. If you're energized by meaningful work, the opportunity to make a real impact, and the challenge of selling category-defining technology, we want to hear from you. You'll be selling solutions that fundamentally change how enterprises operate, working with executive buyers who a

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. Are you ready to redefine the future of digital identity in the AI era? Okta’s UKI Strategic Account Executive Sales Team is hiring! Our Strategic Account Executives (SAE) are the visionary leaders who orchestrate and drive sales engagements for our most critical and prestigious UKI customers. In an era where Artificial Intelligence is transforming how enterprises operate, identity has become the new security perimeter. As an SAE, you won't just be selling software—you will act as a trusted, long-term advisor helping the C-suite safely navigate the AI revolution. You will build first-class Account Plans that map directly to your customers' overarching business strategies, digital transformation initiatives, and AI adoption plans. By championing value-based selling, you will translate complex technical capabilities into undeniable business outcomes, showing how secure identity is the ultimate enabler of modern enterprise innovation and ROI. You will collaboratively plan and orchestrate the execution of aligned account strategies, ensuring robust opportunity generation, deep relationship alignment, and flawless account governance. Expect to lead from the front: presenting Okta’s transformational proposals, negotiating high-stakes terms, and bringing down complex, multi-layered, seven-figure deals that deliver massive win-win scenarios for both the customer and Okta. Beyond managing existing relationships, you will hunt for new business leads that fit our idea

For over 20 years, Smartsheet has empowered teams to manage work seamlessly and scale solutions smarter. Now, in our most ambitious chapter yet, we are uniting human teams with AI agents. By orchestrating the work agents do best, automating manual tasks and uncovering insights at scale, we create the space for people to focus on what truly matters: judgment, creativity, and big thinking. That is magic at work, and it’s what we show up for every day. Smartsheet is looking for an Account Executive to join our EMEA organisation . You will be responsible for increasing software and services sales by expanding existing customers' adoption along with targeting new logo acquisition. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity as we build out our UK business. This role is part of the Commercial Sales team and is based at Smartsheet in London, UK (hybrid eligible) and reports to a Manager, Commercial Sales . You Will: Exceed quarterly and annual software and services sales quotas Develop and execute strategic account plans for a defined set of key accounts in the Commercial segment (200-5,000 employees). Lead primary and secondary account teams by partnering with Sales Engineering, Consulting, Customer Success, Customer Outcomes, Marketing and Sales Development Develop short and long-term growth and renewal strategies across your customer base Balance tactical execution whilst ultimately targeting complex, high-value solution-based deals Proactively develop unsolicited proposals that align with customer initiatives and position Smartsheet as an enterprise software solution provider Accurately forecast sales opportunities, while tracking and using critical metrics that predict sales success Perform other duties as assigned. You Have: 3+ years of successful SaaS sales experience with a proven track record of exceeding quotas in the Commercial segment. Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strong, long-term customer relationships within the Com

The Team + The Role The Enterprise Sales team at Pendo partners with some of the world’s largest organizations to improve and transform their digital experiences. The team operates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and works closely with Solutions Engineering, Customer Success, Legal, Product, and executive leadership to drive meaningful business outcomes. Enterprise Sales values clear execution, strong partnership, and disciplined sales practices to win complex enterprise opportunities. As an Account Executive, Enterprise Sales, you will lead complex enterprise deals and own multi-stakeholder sales cycles with organizations of 1,500+ employees. You will build executive relationships, develop multi-year account strategies, generate high-quality pipeline, and apply MEDDPICC and Force Management principles to drive forecast accuracy and long-term customer value. This role is a hybrid position based 3 days per week in our London office. What this looks like day-to-day Enterprise deal leadership: Act as the internal lead for complex enterprise opportunities, coordinating cross-functional partners across Solutions Engineering, Customer Success, Legal, Product, and executive leadership. You keep the team aligned, the deal strategy clear, and the process moving with urgency and discipline. Executive relationship building: Build and maintain strong relationships across the C-suite, IT, and business leadership within organizations of 1,500+ employees. You understand stakeholder priorities and connect Pendo’s value to meaningful business outcomes. Value-based selling: Lead sales cycles focused on solving meaningful business problems and supporting digital transformation initiatives. You shape the value narrative, guide customers through complex decisions, and position Pendo as a strategic partner. Sales methodology and forecasting: Apply MEDDPICC and Force Management principles to manage complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles. You maintain strong deal hygiene, ident

Position Overview: As an Account Executive II with Diligent, you'll be at the forefront of driving revenue growth, deepening customer engagement, and shaping the future of how businesses utilise our cutting-edge solutions. Success in this role means expanding product adoption among current customers and introducing new clients to our platform. This is a high-impact, individual contributor role that demands strategic vision, proactive relationship-building, and relentless pursuit of excellence. You’ll be responsible for everything from engaging prospects and managing a robust pipeline to delivering accurate forecasts and closing deals. Acting as a trusted advisor and strategist, you’ll lead account planning, orchestrate internal collaboration, and leverage expertise to elevate customer success and revenue growth. We’re looking for a commercially sound sales professional with a track record of exceeding targets, a natural collaborator, and someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments. If you’re driven to create value, embody a customer-first ethos, and deliver innovative solutions, this is the role for you. This role operates on a hybrid model, with 50% office-based work required (periodic travel to partner offices will be required). This role is open to candidates based in London. Regrettably we are unable to provide visa sponsorship, so you must be eligible to work in the UK. Key Responsibilities: Proactively build a deep knowledge of and expertise in Diligent’s products, solutions, strategy and business priorities. Responsible for prospecting new and existing business within the designated vertical / territory for complex accounts with longer sales cycles. Adopts a ‘solutions’ selling approach, understanding customer needs and developing solutions through the lens of the Diligent One Platform. Build deep relationships with prospects and customers during interactions by being customer-focused and consistently honouring commitments and connectin

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it. Being an SDR at Vanta is, first and foremost, about hitting targets and driving revenue. But beyond that, it’s about joining a community that is deeply committed to your success and career growth. We believe that the future of our sales organisation lies with our SDRs, which is why we place a strong emphasis on enablement and career advancement. You’ll receive the training, support, and mentorship you need to excel, with a clear path to advance within our sales team. Vanta is growing quickly, we're profitable, and we're continually outpacing our growth targets while maintaining very strong NPS scores. Needless to say, it's an exciting time! We're scaling our Sales Development team with customer-focused SDRs who will take ownership of our outbound sales engine and help to build pipeline as we move up market, and distinguish Vanta as best-in-class to prospects in a burgeoning competitive landscape. If this sounds like you, and you're excited to join a growing team, we'd love to hear from you. What you’ll do as a Business Development Representative at Vanta: Have a strong understanding of Vanta’s value proposition and product Master the process of identifying strategic accounts using tools like Salesforce, ZoomInfo, Outreach, Linkedin Sales Nav, and 6Sense, that will help us move up market Organise a multi-channel approach to prospecting and and maximise efforts by developing sequences in Outreach Coordinate meetings on account executive’s calendars and log activities Efficiently and gracefully counter objections, as well as have excellent interpersonal & technical skills How to be successful in this role: Have an enthusiasm f