Account Executive

We’re looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow.

Love Work. Love Life. Be You. - is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what's important to them.

What does Access offer you? 

We offer a blended approach to office working, encouraging you to collaborate and connect in one of our thriving offices. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We’ll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career.

On top of a competitive salary, our standard 25 days holiday (which goes up the longer you’re with us), and a matched pension scheme, you’ll also be able to choose from a range of benefits to suit you. We’re an organisation that likes to give back, so you’ll also have one charity day allocated to support a cause that matters to you.

About Access Education:
Access Education is a trusted partner to over 9,000 schools, academies, and trusts across the UK. Our solutions are designed by education experts – many of whom have worked as teachers, school leaders, and governors – to meet the real-world challenges of the sector. From finance and HR to curriculum planning and learning platforms, we help educational institutions streamline operations and focus on delivering outstanding outcomes for learners

Powering the Future of Education with Access Evo:
Access Evo is our next-generation platform designed to transform how schools and trusts operate. By combining intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and AI-powered insights, Evo empowers school leaders to make faster, data-informed decisions, reduce administrative burden, and focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional education.

Our AI-driven tools support everything from automated timetabling and HR workflows to personalised learning experiences and strategic planning. With Evo, schools are not just keeping up, they’re staying ahead.

The role:
As an Account Executive in our Education Division, you’ll play a key role in both new business development and account management. You’ll be responsible for identifying, engaging, and converting prospects into long-term customers, while also nurturing existing relationships to drive retention, upsell, and cross-sell opportunities across the wider Access product portfolio.

This is a field-based sales role, ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, closing deals, and delivering value to customers.

Day-to-day, you will:
• Own and manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to close
• Sell a portfolio of software solutions tailored to the education sector
• Generate new business through outbound activity and marketing-generated leads
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts, ensuring satisfaction and retention
• Identify and execute upsell opportunities for additional licenses and services
• Proactively uncover cross-sell opportunities across the broader Access product suite
• Deliver compelling product demonstrations and presentations
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in our CRM system
• Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline with timely and accurate forecasting
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless customer experience
• Prepare professional, accurate proposals aligned with pricing structures
• Adapt to changing forecasts with innovative sales strategies

What You’ll Bring:
• Proven success in B2B sales, ideally in SaaS or the education sector
• Experience in account management and customer growth strategies
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a passion for sales
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Confidence in delivering software demos and handling objections
• Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) to manage pipeline and reporting

What are we all about?

The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered business management software providers. It provides solutions that empower more than 160,000 small and mid-sized organisations in commercial and non-profit sectors across Europe, USA and APAC, giving every employee the freedom to do more of what's important. Its innovative cloud solutions and integrated AI software experience across multiple Access products transform how business technology is used. Access employs approx. 8,500 people, continuously driving product innovation and customer service excellence. 

At Access, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you're excited about this role, (even if your previous experience doesn't align perfectly), you might just be the perfect fit for us! We wholeheartedly believe in equality for all and the transformative power of diversity.

Why not join our vibrant team where you can love what you do, love how you live, and most importantly, be authentically you? Let's make a difference together.

Love Work. Love Life. Be You.