Account Executive (Sales & Account Management)

Location: Hybrid (Home-based). With periodic office days based in Thame, Oxfordshire.

Salary: Basic salary of £28k-£30kpa depending on experience plus commission on account renewals and new business so OTE is £45k-£50k

About the Role

Are you looking to kickstart a career in the fast-paced world of recruitment advertising? At Employment4Students we help the UK's biggest brands connect with the brightest student talent.

We are looking for a hungry, person-centered Account Executive to join our team. This is a "full-cycle" role, as you will find the clients, win their business, and manage the relationship long-term.

Your Responsibilities

This role perfectly balances the thrill of the "hunt" with the rewards of relationship building:

• New Business Development (The Sales): You will proactively identify and engage with employers (direct and via agencies) with the aim of making sales. Using a range of methods including cold calling.
• Consultative Selling: You won't just sell "ads"; you’ll listen to clients' needs and help them understand how to build their employer brand via campaigns to attract students to their opportunities.
• Account Management: Once a client is on board, you own that relationship. You'll ensure their campaigns are performing well and proactively look for opportunities to grow their spend.
• Existing and Lapsed Clients: You will be responsible for the existing client base, as well as tasked with engaging with lapsed customers.
• Campaign Monitoring: Set up, Track, Report and have Regular Reviews with clients, providing them with data-driven updates.
• Collaborate: Work closely with the marketing team to turn success into new enquiries.
• Networking: Representing e4s at industry events and recruitment fairs.

Who You Are

We don’t expect 10 years of experience, we want potential. This role is perfect for you if:

• You’re a "People Person": You can strike up a conversation with anyone and aren't afraid to pick up the phone.
• You’re Resilient: Cold calling takes grit. You view a "no" as just one step closer to a "yes."
• You’re Organized & Tech-Savvy: As this is a hybrid role, you’ll be running your own desk. You need to be highly computer literate and comfortable navigating multiple platforms at once. You’ll be a master of our CRM, to stay connected and productive.
• You’re Proactive: You take initiative. Whether it's spotting a company that should be hiring students or suggesting a new strategy to a struggling client, you’re always one step ahead and looking for ways to add value.
• You’re passionate: Ideally, you have an interest and/or desire to learn more about the student/youth employment market.
• Competitive Spirit: You are motivated by hitting targets and seeing success for clients which is rewarded with a generous commission payout.

Our Culture at e4s

At e4s, we aren’t just another job board; we are the bridge between ambitious students and the UK’s top employers.

• Trust & Autonomy: We don’t believe in micro-management. Our culture is built on trust; we provide the tools, and you provide the drive.
• Purpose-Driven: We are passionate about helping young people take their first steps into work. Everything you do impacts a student’s future career.
• Growth Mindset: You aren't just a cog in a machine. You’ll have a voice in strategy, direct access to leadership, and a clear path to progress as you master the art of sales.
• Supportively High-Performance: We are a hybrid team, but we aren't isolated. We celebrate every win, from your first cold-call success to a major account renewal.

Why Join e4s?

• Full Training: We’ll teach you the "e4s way" of selling and managing accounts.
• Career Progression: As an Account Executive, you’ll have a clear path to becoming an Account Manager and beyond.
• Location: Hybrid (Home-based). You will work primarily from home, with periodic office days for collaboration and travel for client meetings as required by the needs of the role.
• The Perks: remote working (some travel required), flexible working, staff get togethers (parties), 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, medical insurance, training, BHN Extras.