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Account Executiverole?
An Account Executive plays a vital role in driving sales, managing client relationships, and helping businesses grow. In today’s competitive market, account executives are at the heart of building trust with clients, identifying new business opportunities, and ensuring long-term success.
Account Executive Responsibilities
Account Executives play a key role in driving business growth and fostering strong client relationships. Their responsibilities include:
Client Acquisition: Identifying and prospecting potential clients.
Solution Selling: Understanding clients' needs and recommending suitable software solutions or technology products.
Sales Strategy: Developing and executing strategic sales plans to meet or exceed revenue targets.
Product Knowledge: Staying up-to-date on the latest software trends and technological advancements to effectively communicate product benefits to clients.
Secure New Business: Convert Opportunities with Proven Sales Strategies and Techniques.
Account Executive vs. Account Manager
While both roles involve aspects of client management, Account Executives in software and technology typically focus on new client acquisition and revenue generation, while Account Managers are more focused on retaining and expanding existing client relationships. AE’s are often referred to as new business “hunters”. Account Managers typically take a more strategic approach to account management and growth and are referred to as “farmers”.
Oxford: A Growing Hub for Tech Sales Talent
Oxford’s tech ecosystem is rapidly expanding, with innovative companies in software, AI, life sciences, and green technology driving significant growth. As demand for skilled sales professionals increases, employers need trusted partners who understand the market and know how to source top commercial talent.
Your Specialist in Technical Sales Recruitment
At Arius Recruit, we specialise in technical sales recruitment across Oxford and the surrounding region. Our expertise helps technology-driven businesses find the people who can translate complex products into clear business value – from Sales Engineers and Account Executives to Heads of Sales and CROs.
Trusted B2B Sales Recruitment Agency
As a B2B sales recruitment agency, we work closely with organisations to deliver professionals who bring both strategic and sales execution skills. Whether you’re building a new go-to-market team or strengthening leadership with a Chief Revenue Officer, we’ll help you hire individuals who can deliver measurable growth.
Oxford Sales Salaries:
Understanding local salary benchmarks is key to attracting and retaining top performers. Download our Sales Salary Index for 2025 for insights on salaries of sales executives to Chief Revenue Officers.
Partner With Arius Recruit
We help Oxford’s leading tech companies secure the sales talent they need to scale. Whether you’re hiring for a single strategic role or building a full commercial team, Arius Recruit delivers the expertise, speed, and precision to help your business grow.
