About GovConnex

GovConnex is a globally trusted political monitoring, research and relationship management platform operating in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to be the world’s leading provider of government information and workflow tools, with our vision to enable teams to understand, analyse and engage in government policy making.

We are one of the world's leading government affairs research and relationship management software platforms. Our 160+ customers include multiple FTSE 100, ASX100 and Fortune 500 companies, as well as leading industry associations, trade unions, government business enterprises, consultancies, and NFPs.

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‍About the role

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our UK team as an Account Executive. Reporting to our UK Managing Director, you will be responsible for winning new customers and closing deals through full ownership of the E2E sales process. We’re looking for an individual with strong political knowledge and industry connections to tap into their network and leverage existing relationships.

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What you’ll do:

• Drive top-of-the-funnel opportunity generation through outbound sales methodology(Networking, emails, LinkedIn, cold calls etc.)
• Ownership of the E2E sales process for new logos from prospecting through closing.
• Manage the sales strategy for a targeted account list.
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline, and provide accurate forecasts.
• Develop an intimate understanding of our product and clearly articulate how GovConnex’s value proposition aligns with prospects’ requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely updates of information and forecasts (call/meeting notes, supporting documentation, next steps etc.) in HubSpot.
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams, including marketing and customer success, to ensure a cohesive and impactful customer experience.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our sales process, leveraging your insights and expertise to help us refine our strategies as we rapidly scale.

‍Who you are:

• You have a strong understanding of politics and the government affairs industry, along with a strong network you are able to leverage.
• You have previous experience in a government affairs agency, in-house government affairs role, think tank, political party office, or parliamentary office.
• You are an ambitious high achiever with a focus on driving outcomes and results.
• You are a team player. You’ll work positively and collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure the best experience for and longevity of our customer relationships.
• You are a problem solver. You don’t just identify problems; you look for creative solutions and ask the right questions before recommending a way forward.
• You have excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

What We Offer

1. Competitive Compensation: A highly competitive compensation package.
2. Impactful Role: Opportunity to drive significant impact within the company.
3. Growth Opportunities: Work with a proven high-growth global startup and advance your career.

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How to apply

Email your CV and a short answers to the following questions:

1. Why do you want to work at GovConnex?
2. What do you think are the next big UK political stories over the coming year?
3. Anything else we should know about you?

to [email protected].

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All recruitment and promotion of employees will be based on merit regardless of sex, race, marital status, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to recruit a diverse range of people with a diverse range of talents to help us achieve our goals.

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