Account Executive Growth UK

Hybrid working - full and part time options available. We are very receptive to hearing from candidates who are looking for a reduced working week. Are you ready to elevate your sales career in a fast-paced, innovative environment? Join Colt, a global leader in digital infrastructure, known for delivering exceptional connections with a customer-first approach. We're seeking a talented Account Executive to drive growth and manage a diverse customer and prospect portfolio within our newly established UK Growth Markets Team. If you're a passionate sales professional with a talent for building relationships, crafting strategic sales plans, and closing impactful deals, this role is made for you! What you will do :

• Drive Growth : Manage a portfolio of larger-profile customers and explore new prospects within Growth Markets.
• Build Strong Relationships : Develop and nurture connections with customers to secure additional business, leveraging your consultative sales approach.
• Sales Strategies : Create and implement effective sales plans to introduce new sales opportunities and cross-sell Colt's innovative services and solutions.
• Revive Dormant Customers : Rebuild relationships with inactive customers by offering tailored solutions that meet their current needs and bring them back on board.
• Customer Engagement : Develop a comprehensive contact strategy to ensure engagement across all levels within the customer's organisation.
• Collaborate & Succeed : Work closely with colleagues across multiple functions to deliver the best solutions and services to our customers., Inclusive Work Culture : We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a supportive environment where everyone can succeed.
• Professional Development : Ongoing training and mentorship programs to help you develop your skills and advance your career.
• Career Growth : Defined career paths with tangible opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Flexible First : We provide hybrid work options and flexible hours to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. We also encourage individuals returning to work after a career break, offering full support to ease your transition back into the workforce.
• Extensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies.
• Comprehensive Healthcare supporting your mental and physical health.
• Global Family Leave Policy that supports family-related needs, such as parental leave, caregiving, or other family responsibilities, ensuring flexibility and support during important life events.
• Employee Assistance Program which offers confidential support services, including counseling and resources, to help employees manage personal, work-related, and emotional challenges.
  
  Previous experience in a consultative sales environment (tech would be great or a growth mindset if not!).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients.
• A passion for technology and an eagerness to learn about new products and solutions.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, results-driven mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team., Don't worry if you don't feel you tick all of our requirements, we'd still love to hear from you. We are really interested in transferable skills, so if you possess clear and persuasive communication, the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships, and strong time management then we would welcome an application.
  
  Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure., Inclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you'll be encouraged to be yourself because we believe that's what helps our people to thrive.
We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth. Most recently we have :
• Signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles which guide our Gender Action Plan
• Trained 60 (and growing) Colties to be Mental Health First Aiders
• Please speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you.
  
  Our benefits support you through all parts of life, for both physical and mental health.
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
• Extensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies.
• Opportunities for further development and educational opportunities.
• Global Family Leave Policy.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Internal inclusion & diversity employee networks.
A global network
• When you join Colt you become part of our global network. We are proud of our colleagues and the stories and experience they bring take a look at Our People' site including our Empowered Women in Tech.