Account Executive - FlexiPay

    Fundingcircle

    🇬🇧 London
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

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    About this role

    We’re on a mission to back the UK’s small businesses like no one else 🚀Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and we’re here to help them win. We’ve built a platform that uses clever data to get them the funding they need in minutes, not weeks.At Funding Circle, we have the restless energy of a fintech start-up with the stability of a public company.

    It’s a unique mix that gives Circlers the autonomy to take ownership and the scale to make an impact that truly counts.We’re a high-performing team that chooses to lift each other up.

    We challenge, we champion, and we have each other’s backs - because we know that when we stand together, we move faster and build better.The impact is real: Last year alone, the businesses on our platform generated £7.2bn for the UK economy 📈 Come and join a mission that matters![Read our Impact Report] | [See our Trustpilot]The role ⚡📍 London (Hybrid) | 🤝 3 days in the office | 💰 £30,000 - £35,000 + OTEThis is an exciting opportunity to join our FlexiPay Sales team and play a part in scaling one of Funding Circle’s newest products!

    This is a fantastic starting point to a challenging and rewarding career in B2B sales.As an Account Executive in FlexiPay, you embody one of our most important selling points: personal support for our customers.

    Every day you will speak to a diverse range of SME business owners to gain an understanding of their business, find out about their goals and explain how Funding Circle can help in achieving them.

    You will be:Responsible for driving sign-ups, converting leads and encouraging repeat usage of the product whilst also collecting valuable customer insights that will feed directly into the ongoing development of the FlexiPay productEstablishing instant rapport with your customers via telephone & email to cultivate successful relationshipsPitching the Funding Circle proposition against alternative funding options availableManaging a high-volume, fast-paced pipeline; supporting your client

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Demos4–6/week
    Client meetings3–5/week
    Proposals2–3/week
    Pipeline review1–2×/week

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Sales
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    Walk me through your discovery process.

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    How do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?

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    Tell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.

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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research Fundingcircle's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Account Executives are the revenue engine of any sales organization — this role will require strong pipeline management and closing skills.

    Top SaaS reps often earn significant upside through accelerators once quota is exceeded.

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