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SaaS
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About this role
Marcus Evans, founded in 1983, is a global business intelligence and event marketing company with 49 offices in 20+ countries.Marcus Evans Summits is the flagship solution offered by the company. Through in-person Summits, we curate matches between buyers and sellers via guaranteed, pre-qualified, mutually agreed one-to-one meetings.
We work with world leaders in a variety of industries, including healthcare, legal, pharmaceutical, investments, energy, and packaging. Our client base is comprised of C-level executives from 98% of existing fortune 1000 companies.We are searching for an Account Executive to develop new accounts and manage client relationships.
A successful candidate will develop into Senior Account Executive and then Sales Manager after achieving initial milestones. We recognize excellence and are fully committed to developing impactful future leaders.This is an in-person role located in our London office.
Key
ResponsibilitiesGenerating and prospecting new leads to create book of business.Contacting, qualifying, and engaging prospects through email, LinkedIn, and cold calling.Negotiating and closing contracts with C-level decision makers by learning about their growth goals and converting that intelligence into business opportunities.Keeping an organized record of sales activity and pipeline.Nurturing new and existing client relationships.Traveling to destination cities nationwide to tend to clients.Acting on behalf of the company and our clients in the delivery of our exceptional products and services.
QualificationsSales experience: 2 years of proven B2B or B2C sales experience, preferably with a high-priced product.Experience in creating and launching strategic marketing email campaigns is preferred.
Experience in cold calling C-level executives.Exceptional listening and questioning skills: Successful candidates understand emotional intelligence and tactical empathy.Strong hunter mentality through disciplin
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Outbound-Heavy
Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
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
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.
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Walk me through your discovery process.
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Template questionHow do you build business cases for stakeholders?
Template questionDescribe a deal you lost and what you learned.
Template questionAccount 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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