Account Executive

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Hybrid
Junior
Artificial Intelligence • Software
The Role
The Account Executive will engage R&D leaders, manage the full sales cycle for an AI platform, and drive net-new customer acquisition while exceeding revenue targets.
Summary Generated by Built In
Account Executive - Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing Vertical
 
➡️ Want to sell an AI product that’s genuinely shaping how companies innovate and build the future? 
➡️ Tired of pitching “nice-to-have” software and ready to sell a product with real market pull, heavy R&D backing, and strong logos?
➡️ Keen to accelerate your AE career in a $1B+ (Series E), pre-IPO, AI-native company where innovation truly matters, the product is proven, and the opportunity to succeed is real? 
 
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
 
Role Summary:
 
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Account Executive to join our sales team for our Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing vertical.

This is a full-cycle Account Executive role where you’ll own deals end-to-end while selling a market-leading AI platform into organisations where innovation is a strategic priority.

You’ll engage senior R&D and innovation leaders, leading consultative, high-value sales processes and closing deals that genuinely move the needle for your customers.

With strong product-market fit, credible use cases, and a customer base you can confidently reference, you’ll be set up to have better conversations, build real pipeline, and win meaningful business.

If you’re already closing and looking for the next step - bigger deals, more strategic sales, and a clearer path to higher earnings and progression in an AI future proof company, this is where you do it. 

This is a hybrid position in our London, UK office. This role has the option to work hybrid throughout the week (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays mandatory) or fully in office.
 
Who are we?
 
Patsnap is a global, pre-IPO company that transforms the way organizations harness their Intellectual Property and Research & Development productivity. Our platform revolutionizes how IP and R&D teams collaborate across the entire innovation lifecycle, using domain-specific AI to accelerate the creation of market-ready products. With over 12,000 customers worldwide, including some of the biggest names in innovation, Patsnap is at the forefront of technological advancement. Our $300M Series E funding round brings our valuation to a $1 billion unicorn status, and we still have a remarkable amount of growth ahead. 
 
We have a vibrant and diverse team with offices in Singapore, Toronto, London, and Shanghai. Our hyper-growth trajectory is powered by our people, and we are extremely proud of our company-wide vision, work ethic, and entrepreneurial spirit. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where talent thrives and ideas bloom.   

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Drive new business growth by acquiring net-new customers across EMEA 
  • Consistently hit and exceed revenue targets and core sales KPIs
  • Own the full sales cycle end-to-end; from outbound prospecting through to close
  • Build and manage a healthy pipeline, with accurate forecasting and disciplined CRM hygiene
  • Run a multi-channel sales process across phone, Microsoft Teams, and in-person meetings
  • Collaborate with Account Managers to identify upsell opportunities within existing accounts
  • Develop strong product knowledge and understand customer needs to position solutions effectively
  • Work closely with Marketing, Product, and GTM teams to support campaigns and share market feedback

About You:

  • 1+ year of experience in SaaS sales owning the full end to end sales process with closing experience
  • Proven ability to prospect and build pipeline through outbound activity (cold calling, email, LinkedIn)
  • Confident communicator with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders
  • Strong organisational skills with solid pipeline management and forecasting discipline
  • Coachable, ambitious, and motivated to grow in a high-performance sales environment
  • Comfortable navigating multi-touch sales cycles and learning new technologies quickly
  • What Sets You Apart
  • Resilient, target-driven, and hungry to exceed expectations
  • Curious and proactive;  you dig into customer challenges and think commercially
  • Team-oriented with a collaborative, growth mindset

What You'll Love:

  • 25 days annual leave allowance + bank holidays
  • 2 company paid volunteering days
  • Eyecare voucher scheme
  • Private healthcare with Axa Healthcare
  • Private pension with Scottish Widows
  • Parental leave policies
  • WFH stipend
  • Cycle To Work scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Payroll giving

Our Values:

  • Integrity: We hold each other accountable for our actions 
  • Leadership: We lead by example and inspire each other to reach for new heights 
  • Openness: We are open and honest and share our ideas with care and consideration 
  • Growth: We are lifelong learners who aspire to improve each day 
  • Innovation: We seek out new ways to solve problems 
  • Customer: Our customer is at the center of everything we do. Their success is our success 

Patsnap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that champions diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, or marital, veteran/military, or disability status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, provincial/state or local laws.
 
Even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, we encourage you to apply and tell us why you’d be a great fit for this role! If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please email us at [email protected] so we can best support you.

Skills Required

  • 1+ year of experience in SaaS sales or B2B solution selling
  • Proven ability to prospect and build pipeline through outbound activity
  • Strong organisational skills with solid pipeline management and forecasting discipline
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The Company
500 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

Founded in 2007, Patsnap is the company behind the world’s leading innovation intelligence platform. Patsnap is used by more than 10,000 customers in over 50 countries around the world to access market, technology, and competitive intelligence as well as patent insights needed to take products from ideation to commercialization. Customers are innovators across multiple industry sectors, including agriculture and chemicals, consumer goods, food and beverage, life sciences, automotive, oil and gas, professional services, aviation and aerospace, and education. To learn more about how Patsnap is improving the way companies innovate, visit www.patsnap.com.

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