Account Executive (UK)

    Fonio

    🇬🇧 London
    SaaS
    Base + Commission
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    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    arbeitnow

    About this role

    ☎️ About foniofonio.ai is a market leader in AI agents for SMBs. We started with phone agents and now also cover WhatsApp, web chat, email and a full AI phone system. We’re growing fast across Europe, the UK, the US and Brazil.We grew from $1M to $10M ARR in under 12 months, then went from $10M to $20M in about 8 weeks.

    Today we serve 10,000+ customers.We move fast, take ownership, give direct feedback, and avoid politics and unnecessary meetings.Join one of the fastest-growing companies! 🚀

    Your RoleAs an Account Executive at fonio, you're a closer through and through. You get warm, pre-qualified leads every day and know exactly what to do with them.

    And when the pipeline dries out, you don't wait around: you go on the hunt for deals.What to expectInbound demos: 8–16 qualified demo calls per dayQuota ownership: clear monthly and quarterly targetsPipeline management: structured follow-ups and clean CRM hygieneHelp sharpen our sales motion as we scale fastWho We're Looking For1+ years of sales experience in transactional or B2B SaaS salesProven closing track record along a structured funnelHigh discipline, strong ownership, and a genuine hunger to earnNatural communicator and storytellerNative or C2 English.

    German is a big plus.Ready for a paid temporary relocation (around 2 months in Vienna to soak up our culture)

    What

    We Offer£80.000-£130.000 OTE (base + uncapped commission)Equity - you build it, you should own a piece of it.Relocation supportDaily lunch and dinnerEquipment of your choiceRegular team off-sitesHiring Process15 min intro call45 min skill interview with our CCO Alex, including a demo simulation 20 min culture call with our FoundersHow we hire?We're AI-native, including in hiring.

    AI helps us to remain efficient, but people make every decision.fonio is an equal opportunity employer. We hire for talent and ownership, whatever your background is.Need an adjustment in the process? Just tell us.Please send your CV in English. Then knock us off our feet 🚀Co

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Uncapped

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Sales Cycle

    SMB / Transactional

    Under 1 month, high-velocity closing

    Prospecting

    Inbound-Led

    Marketing-generated leads and demo requests

    Deal Size

    $10M

    Typical contract value

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Experience·1+ years required
    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Quick demos8–12/week
    Closing calls10–15/day
    Quotes & invoicesDaily
    Velocity metricsDaily

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

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Uncapped Commission

    No ceiling on earnings

    ✓
    Equity/Stock Options

    Ownership stake offered

    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

    Commercial
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    Walk me through your discovery process.

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

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

    Template question
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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

    Template question
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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research Fonio'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
    Research typical OTE splits for this role level and negotiate accordingly
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    As an Account Executive with Fonio, you'll own the entire revenue pipeline and be measured on quota attainment.

    Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.

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