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Founding Account Executive Construction SaaS | Future Head of Sales Opportunity£50,000 – £60,000 Basic Salary | £100,000 – £120,000 OTE | UKMost Account Executive roles offer you a territory. This one offers you a future.Our client is a fast-growing international SaaS business with several global offices. Their software gives construction contractors a very simple and effective way to track profitability on each current project with reporting in real time.As part of their UK growth plans, they are now looking to hire their first dedicated UK Account Executive.For the right person, this is a genuine opportunity to become the future Head of Sales and build your own team as the business scales.Why This Opportunity Stands OutYou won’t be expected to generate every opportunity yourself.An established SDR function already generates approximately 70% of demonstrations, allowing you to focus on managing opportunities, running consultative sales processes and closing business.The real upside comes from the remaining 30%.Candidates who can create their own opportunities, build relationships and open doors will be heavily rewarded and well-positioned for future leadership opportunities.About The SolutionThis market leading product helps construction contractors eliminate spreadsheets and gain real-time control over project finances.The platform integrates seamlessly with accounting packages, providing a single source of truth for project costing, invoice management, labour, stock etc.Their sweet spot is construction contractors generating between £2m and £20m in annual turnover.For many prospects, the challenge isn’t replacing an existing software platform – it’s helping them move away from spreadsheets and manual processes altogether.The RoleManage the full sales cycle from discovery through to closeConvert qualified opportunities generated by the SDR teamDeliver engaging software demonstrationsBuild relationships with construction business owners, commercial directors and finance leadersGenerate additional opportunities through networking, referrals and self-generated activityHelp shape the UK go-to-market strategyPlay a key role in the growth of the UK operationThe PersonOur client will consider various backgrounds:A SaaS AE dealing with ConstructionA Business Development Manager selling any product into Tier 2 contractorsA SaaS AE dealing with any verticalA High-Performing SDR looking for your first AE opportunityMost importantly, you’ll know how to:Run a consultative sales processBuild trust with decision makersUnderstand commercial challengesDemonstrate value rather than featuresConsistently win new businessExperience selling software into construction, engineering, property, trades, field services or SME businesses would be advantageous but is not essential.If you’re looking for a role where your success directly influences both your earnings and your career trajectory, we’d love to hear from you.How to Apply:Please submit your application online.Sales Recruit UK – We connect great sales people with great companies.We recruit at all levels from internal sales, sales executive, sales engineer, area sales manager, territory sales manager, business development manager, regional sales manager, national sales manager and sales director. Each candidate is interviewed during a thorough pre-screen process to ensure their needs are clarified and catered for.This vacancy is being advertised by Sales Recruit UK. The services offered by Sales Recruit UK are those of an employment agency.