Job description
SMB Account Executive (Step-up from SDR → AE)
London (Hybrid)
£50k–£70k base + Double OTE
Are you a high-performing SDR/BDR ready to step into a true Account Executive role?
This is not another “more of the same” SDR job.
This is your opportunity to move into closing.
We’re hiring for a global AdTech company launching a brand-new self-serve motion in the UK — and they’re looking for someone who’s proven they can generate pipeline and is now ready to take ownership of real revenue.
Why this role stands out
- Clear step from SDR → AE
- You don’t just book meetings — you run them
- You help prospects go live on the platform (real closing exposure)
- One of the first hires in this segment globally
- Huge growth potential as this channel scales
This is essentially a “BDR+ / Junior AE” role — designed for someone who’s outgrown pure prospecting and wants to own more of the sales cycle.
What you’ll be doing
- Owning outbound pipeline generation (calls, email, LinkedIn)
- Running discovery calls with SMB clients & agencies
- Positioning a self-serve AdTech platform
- Guiding prospects from first touch → activation
- Operating in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Helping shape the GTM motion for this new segment
Who this is perfect for
- SDR/BDR with 1–3 years experience who is consistently hitting/exceeding target
- Someone who wants to break into closing roles but hasn’t been given the chance yet
- A true hunter who enjoys outbound and picking up the phone
- Someone from a SaaS / tech background (AdTech not required)
✅ Must-haves
- Proven outbound track record (calls + structured approach)
- Clear personal prospecting playbook (you know your numbers)
- Strong commercial mindset & curiosity
- Experience in a fast-paced / scale-up environment
- Stable career history
- Highly driven, competitive, and money-motivated
Not for you if
- You prefer inbound or marketing-led environments
- You don’t enjoy cold calling
- You’re not aiming to move into a closing role
What success looks like
Within 6–12 months, you’ve:
- Proven you can generate and convert pipeline
- Built experience running real sales conversations
- Positioned yourself for a full AE role internally
Let's go!
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- London Area
- Type of Contract
- Full Time Jobs
- Published at
- 21-03-2026
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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