Account Executive, Mid-Market, London

Profound
London, GB
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level SaaS closers who thrive in fast-moving sales environments and are energized by building new regional operations in London.

Best fit for

  • A proven SaaS closer with mid-market account experience and quota-exceeding track record.
    — “A proven SaaS closer with experience selling into mid-market accounts and consistently exceeding quota
  • Entrepreneurial candidates who enjoy shaping early-stage operations and regional growth.
    — “Entrepreneurial and hands-on, energized by building something new and driving early traction in a growing region
  • Resilient performers who adapt quickly to fast-moving sales cycles.
    — “Skilled at running multiple deals in parallel and adapting your approach to fit a fast-moving sales environment

Things to consider

  • On-site presence required in King's Cross, London, with no remote flexibility mentioned.
    — “This is an on-site role based in our King's Cross, London office
  • Expect to balance strategic deal-making with high-velocity execution demands.
    — “Manage a high-velocity pipeline, balancing strategic conversations with efficient execution

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate concrete examples of turning initial deals into long-term client partnerships.
    — “Build and nurture relationships that turn first deals into long-term partnerships
  • Highlight experience collaborating cross-functionally with Product and Marketing teams.
    — “Partner closely with Product, Marketing, and Customer Success to accelerate learnings
  • Showcase regional market knowledge and scalable outreach strategies for the UK/Europe.
    — “Develop and execute scalable outreach strategies to drive new business and expand Profound’s footprint
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • expanding company reach
  • shaping go-to-market motion
  • exceeding sales targets
Typical background
proven SaaS sales experiencesales cycle management

Skills & requirements

Required

Saas SalesMid-market SalesQuota AchievementSales Cycle ManagementRelationship BuildingCross-functional Collaboration

Preferred

Entrepreneurial MindsetCuriosityResilience

About the role

Original posting from Profound via Ashby

Profound is on a mission to help companies understand and control their AI presence. As a Mid-Market Account Executive based in London, you will lead fast-moving, consultative sales cycles with high-growth organizations. You will be instrumental in expanding Profound’s reach across the UK and Europe, and as one of the founding members of our London office, you will help shape how we scale our go-to-market motion in the region.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Own the entire mid-market sales cycle, from targeted prospecting to negotiation and close
  • Develop and execute scalable outreach strategies to drive new business and expand Profound’s footprint across the mid-market
  • Manage a high-velocity pipeline, balancing strategic conversations with efficient execution
  • Build and nurture relationships that turn first deals into long-term partnerships
  • Partner closely with Product, Marketing, and Customer Success to accelerate learnings and refine messaging
  • Help lay the foundation for our London office, influencing process, culture, and playbook development as we grow

WHO YOU ARE

  • A proven SaaS closer with experience selling into mid-market accounts and consistently exceeding quota
  • Skilled at running multiple deals in parallel and adapting your approach to fit a fast-moving sales environment
  • Entrepreneurial and hands-on, energized by building something new and driving early traction in a growing region
  • Resilient, curious, and motivated by impact, with a strong bias toward action and experimentation

LOCATION

This is an on-site role based in our King's Cross, London office, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact.

Profound’s total compensation package is designed to be competitive and includes base salary, equity, and a full range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process. Our recruiting team will share more details about the full compensation package and benefits as you move through hiring.

Note: All official communication from Profound will come from a @tryprofound.com email address. If you're contacted by anyone using a different domain, please disregard and report it as spam.

Source: Profound careers (Ashby)

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