Lead Account Executive(Benelux and Nordics)

Freshworks

London, United Kingdom Full-time 10 days ago
Workplace
On-site
Location
London, United Kingdom
Who can apply
Based in the United Kingdom: you usually need the right to work there

Check your CV against this job

Free · No signup · A 0–100 ATS match score and the keywords you're missing.

Check my CV free

$14.99/month in most countries, cancel anytime. Already have an account? Log in

About the role

Job Description

As a Lead Account Executive for Nordics, you will drive growth and consistently exceed revenue goals within a defined territory. You’ll win new accounts and apply your SaaS expertise to engage effectively with both business and technical decision-makers.

What you will do:

- Engage, Discover & Drive Results: Execute territory strategies to win enterprise business, grow market presence, and consistently exceed targets in an aligned territory. - Execute the Sales Process: Lead the full sales cycle, from prospecting to negotiation and closure, to deliver predictable, high-performance results. - Articulate Value: Build trusted executive relationships, address diverse business challenges, and position Freshworks as the partner of choice. - Learn & Collaborate: Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless customer experiences and contribute to a culture of shared success. - Hunt & Prospect: Develop and manage a strong pipeline with accurate forecasting. Travel, as required, to connect with customers, strengthen relationships, and represent Freshworks with purpose.

Qualifications

- Experience that counts: 5 to 8 years of quota-carrying SaaS sales experience in mid-market or enterprise accounts, with a proven track record of exceeding revenue goals. - Strategic mindset: Demonstrated ability to manage full sales cycles, engage diverse stakeholders, and deliver measurable business impact. - Revenue focused: Skilled in prospecting, pipeline development, and forecasting, applying a structured yet flexible approach to consistently meet targets. - Domain knowledge: Expertise in solution selling, with the ability to understand customer needs and position software solutions (e.g., ITSM, IT infrastructure, EX platforms) that drive productivity, engagement, and ROI. - Strong collaborator: Growth-oriented, with a customer-first mindset and the ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships that unlock new opportunities.

Additional Information

At Freshworks, we have fostered an environment that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion, welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnicities. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer environment that boosts the goals of our employees, communities, and business. Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.

About Account Executive jobs in the United Kingdom

Open jobs
880 open Account Executive jobs in the United Kingdom, 174 of them posted in the last 7 days. See all Account Executive jobs in the United Kingdom
Typical advertised pay
£64,000 – £181,000 a year for the middle half of the 105 job ads from 55 employers that state a salary in British pounds (median £103,000). This is base pay as advertised, not total compensation. Account Executive salary in the United Kingdom
Skills the job ads ask for most
  • Prospecting 46%
  • Sales cycle 46%
  • SaaS 40%
  • Negotiation 39%
  • Quota attainment 39%
  • Forecasting 36%

Share of the 391 newest postings for the role that name each skill. Resume keywords for Account Executive jobs

Tools and guides for your application

Get matched & apply with FindAJobAI

Upload your resume once. We score every job against your profile, tailor your resume and cover letter, and autofill the application.