Strategic account executive, financial services (UK)New

The opportunity

WRITER is where the world's leading enterprises orchestrate AI-powered work. Our vision is to expand human capacity through super-intelligence.

What you'll do

  • + years of quota-carrying strategic SaaS sales experience with a proven track: record of meeting or exceeding annual quotas in complex, value-based sales motions targeting Fortune 500 and Global 2000 financial services accounts

  • Deep understanding of the UK and European financial services landscape: banking, asset management, insurance, and fintech β€” including its regulatory environment, buying cycles, and communication standards

  • Demonstrated expertise in managing sophisticated enterprise sales cycles with: multiple stakeholders, navigating procurement and security processes, and orchestrating cross-functional resources to drive deals through technical evaluations and executive approvals

  • Executive presence and communication skills that allow you to credibly engage: with C-suite buyers (CIOs, CDOs, CTOs, COOs), translate complex technical concepts into business value, and build authentic relationships based on trust and strategic insight

  • Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to conduct discovery that: uncovers underlying business challenges, connects AI capabilities to measurable outcomes, and creates urgency around transformation initiatives in regulated industries

  • Experience in outbound prospecting, account mapping, and territory planning,: with a hunter mentality that drives you to consistently create new opportunities rather than waiting for inbound leads

What they're looking for

  • Comfort with ambiguity and a bias for ownership: you thrive in fast-paced environments where you're expected to figure things out, make decisions with incomplete information, and drive your own success with minimal oversight
  • Deep alignment with WRITER's values: you naturally Connect across functions and build collaborative relationships, you Challenge the status quo and aren't afraid to have difficult conversations, and you Own your outcomes with accountability and a commitment to long-term impact
  • You've sold into financial services institutions and understand what it takes: to navigate complex, regulated buying environments β€” from security and compliance reviews to board-level approvals
  • You're a closer who has consistently carried and exceeded seven-figure: quotas, and you can point to deals where you created the opportunity from scratch rather than working an inbound lead