Account Executive, SME

🕒 August 9, 2025

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Checkatrade

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1998

👥 B2C

🛍️ eCommerce

🛒 Retail

B2C • eCommerce • Retail

Checkatrade is a platform that connects homeowners with trusted tradespeople for various home improvement projects. Whether it's plumbing, electrical work, roofing, or gardening, Checkatrade helps homeowners find reliable and reviewed professionals ready to assist them. The service includes a comprehensive advice center, job categories, and guarantees on trades professionals' work, ensuring a seamless process for home improvements and repairs.

📋 Description

• Checkatrade is the go-to marketplace for trades and consumers alike, and we are on a mission to be the trusted foundation of every home. • As an Account Executive, SME at Checkatrade, you will be instrumental in expanding our trade base across different regions and categories. • This role is focused on new trade acquisition, requiring you to proactively identify high-potential businesses and guide them through the entire journey, from initial outreach to deal closure. • Your core responsibilities will include driving revenue growth by acquiring new small and medium trade businesses, conducting in-depth market analysis, engaging in cross-functional collaboration, building comprehensive product knowledge, and managing the full outbound sales cycle.

🎯 Requirements

• 2-3 years of commercial and new sales experience in similar markets or industries, with a strong emphasis on outbound acquisition. • Proven expertise in identifying potential new clients, developing tailored proposals, and a demonstrable track record in achieving revenue targets using effective commercial techniques. • Exceptional communication skills to build strong, trusting relationships with tradespeople and collaborate effectively with internal teams. • Capable of managing cross-functional responsibilities and initiatives, continuously improving ways of working and contributing innovative ideas to brainstorming sessions with the team. • Experienced in customer relationship building, with strong communication skills whether engaging digitally or in-person. • Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce), outbound outreach tools, and an understanding of AI optimization tools. • Tenacity, motivation, and resilience are crucial to thrive in our dynamic test & learn environment.

🏖️ Benefits

• An exciting opportunity to join a household brand that is investing heavily in its future. • A role with significant strategic impact and direct alignment with our mission. • An excellent salary and benefits package, which includes discounts from a wide range of retailers, a healthcare cash plan, and a scheme to help you buy the latest bikes or tech gadgets (plus much more!). • A career-building opportunity with an impressive leadership team and committed investors providing a clear roadmap for success. • Hybrid working applies, with 4 days required in the office to foster collaboration and team cohesion.