Associate Account Executive, High Growth (Financial Services)
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LocationLondon, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2+ yrs
DepartmentFinancial Services Sales
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 1, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
At least two years of SaaS sales experience
A record of meeting or exceeding acquisition targets
Ability to build pipeline through own prospecting
Experience selling into investment firms
Understand the needs of buy-side or sell-side clients
Comfortable speaking with analysts, associates, portfolio managers and senior decision makers
Consultative and curious
Ask good questions and uncover how prospects work today
Connect prospects' challenges to a clear business case
Confident with product-led sales
Deliver effective demonstrations
Manage multiple trials
Use feedback to move opportunities forward
Organised and resilient
Manage a territory and competing priorities well
Maintain an accurate forecast
Keep momentum through complex sales cycles
Open to learning
Seek feedback, develop product and industry knowledge
Communicate technical capabilities in straightforward terms
About AlphaSense:
AlphaSense is the AI platform redefining market intelligence and workflow orchestration, trusted by thousands of leading organizations to drive faster, more confident decisions in business and finance. The platform combines domain-specific AI with a vast content universe of over 500 million premium business documents — including equity research, earnings calls, expert interviews, filings, news, and internal proprietary content. Purpose-built for speed, accuracy, and enterprise-grade security, AlphaSense helps teams extract critical insights, uncover market-moving trends, and automate complex workflows with high-quality outputs. With AI solutions like Generative Search, Generative Grid, and Deep Research, AlphaSense delivers the clarity and depth professionals need to navigate complexity and obtain accurate, real-time information quickly. For more information, visit www.alpha-sense.com. Come join us.
About the Team
AlphaSense’s Financial Services Sales team works with hedge funds, asset managers, investment banks, private equity firms and other investment organisations. We speak with the people who use research every day, from analysts and portfolio managers to Directors of Research and Heads of Equities. Our team combines industry knowledge with a consultative approach to help clients find information and make decisions with confidence.
About the Role
We’re looking for a new business Account Executive to grow AlphaSense’s presence across the investment industry. You’ll own a territory (EMEA), create pipeline and win new clients by understanding how investment teams research opportunities and make decisions.
This is a role for someone who enjoys prospecting, opening doors and managing a sale from first conversation to close. You’ll work with Sales Development Representatives and Product Specialists, while taking personal ownership of your pipeline and results.
Who You Are
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A proven new business seller: You have at least two years of SaaS sales experience, a record of meeting or exceeding acquisition targets, and the ability to build pipeline through your own prospecting.
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Experienced in the investment industry: You have sold into investment firms and understand the needs of buy-side or sell-side clients. You’re comfortable speaking with analysts, associates, portfolio managers and senior decision makers.
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Consultative and curious: You ask good questions, uncover how prospects work today and connect their challenges to a clear business case.
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Confident with product-led sales: You can deliver effective demonstrations, manage multiple trials and use feedback to move opportunities forward.
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Organised and resilient: You manage a territory and competing priorities well, maintain an accurate forecast and keep momentum through complex sales cycles.
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Open to learning: You seek feedback, develop your product and industry knowledge, and communicate technical capabilities in straightforward terms.
What You’ll Do
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Own the full sales cycle for new business across your territory, from prospecting and discovery through negotiation and close.
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Build a consistent pipeline through targeted outreach, account research and partnership with Sales Development Representatives.
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Win new clients across hedge funds, asset managers, investment banks, private equity firms and other investment organisations.
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Run discovery conversations and product demonstrations that show how AlphaSense’s AI-powered research capabilities fit each prospect’s workflow.
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Partner with Product Specialists to plan and manage trials, engage users and decision makers, and turn product value into a compelling case for purchase.
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Maintain a clear view of your pipeline, forecast accurately and work consistently toward your sales targets.
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Share what you learn from prospects with colleagues across Sales and Product to help improve how we serve the investment industry.
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AlphaSense is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling AlphaSense’s commitment to equal employment opportunity. AlphaSense does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any other non-merit factor. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at AlphaSense, including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, and termination.
In addition, it is the policy of AlphaSense to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where a particular employee works.
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