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Account Executive

Robert Half
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Perth, Perth and Kinross PH1 5AX, Scotland

Salary

£26,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Robert Half is seeking an entry-level Account Executive for a well-known Financial Services company in Perth, Scotland, offering a salary of circa £26,000 per annum including a monthly performance-based bonus.
  • The role focuses on business development, market mapping, and engaging with future clients, requiring excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Candidates should be recent graduates, school leavers, or individuals looking for their first role in Financial Services, with no strict prior experience required, although sales or customer service experience is beneficial.
  • The position offers comprehensive training, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive team culture with regular events.
  • Working hours are 9-5 with an early finish on Fridays, and occasional flexibility for remote work can be discussed with managers.

Robert Half is partnering with a well-known company within the Financial Services sector with offices located in Perth, Scotland. This company emphasises the importance of inclusion and continuous growth through focus on the people. The company has seen growth throughout the last years, and are looking to add to their current team in Scotland.

The role of Account Executive will be essential for business development and you will be market mapping, as well as engaging with future clients in the local area, acting as an advocate for the business and its offering. This role will involve communication via phone, email, and other relevant mediums, while keeping up to date records of conversations and clientele.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Liaise with the team
  • Market mapping to identify new business opportunities
  • Building relationships with both external and internal stakeholders
  • Administrative duties: updating the client records and information on other activities
  • Manage your own workload and prioritise tasks
  • Involvement in projects and campaigns

Requirements

This is an entry level position, and would suit a recent graduate, a school leaver or someone looking to secure their first role within Financial Services with excellent potential for development, growth, and promotion opportunities. To be successful in this role, you will be:

  • an excellent communicator (verbal and written)
  • confident in your delivery, especially over the phone with varied clientele
  • competent with common IT software
  • able to accurately update information and analyse data; have a high attention to detail
  • able to prioritise your tasks & day effectively
  • a driven individual, with positive attitude and keen to learn

Previous experience in sales environment, target driven roles, and/or customer service roles would be beneficial, but not a strict requirement.

On offer

  • Comprehensive training and development
  • Opportunities to grow and advance in your career within the business
  • Holiday allowance & Pension contributions
  • Welcoming, young, and fun team: regular team events and activities, and a supportive culture
  • Compensation circa £26,000 per annum, which consists of a base salary & monthly bonus (bonus calculated based on performance against targets)

Working hours are 9-5 and an early finish on Friday, no weekend work. This role is based on-site in Perth, Scotland, and the current team works from the office. Occasional working from home/flexibility is available when required & can be discussed with line managers - sometimes life happens, and the business is supportive of making things work.

Interested in? Get in touch Fiia at Robert Half for a confidential conversation and full job spec.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice

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