via indeed · 27 May 2026 ·10 days ago

Sales Account Executive - New Business (Microsoft Security)

Softwerx Ltd
Cambridge
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Softwerx is growing rapidly \- and we’re looking for a true new business hunter to join our team as a Sales Account Executive, focused on winning net\-new midmarket customers for our secure365 Security Managed Services portfolio.

If you thrive on prospecting, building pipeline, and closing new logos \- and want the backing of a dedicated BDR team and a high\-demand security offering \- this is your opportunity.

Why Softwerx?

We’re a Microsoft Security specialist operating in one of the fastest\-growing markets in tech.

In this role, you will:

  • Sell high\-demand cybersecurity services organisations urgently need

  • Be supported by a team of BDRs generating pipeline and meetings

  • Focus on closing new business, not account farming

  • Join a business with strong momentum, clear positioning, and growth ambition

Location

Hybrid, with travel to:

  • Cambridge Head Office at CB22 3GN

  • Customer meetings

  • Industry and Microsoft partner events

Your Role – Built for Hunters

This is a pure net\-new business role.

Key Responsibilities


  • Own a new logo acquisition target and consistently deliver against it

  • Work closely with the Marketing team to execute on strategy

  • Work closely with a BDR team to convert outbound activity into qualified opportunities

  • Drive your own pipeline creation alongside BDR\-generated opportunities

  • Lead the full sales cycle \- from first conversation through to close

  • Target midmarket organisations across defined sectors

  • Build strong, value\-led propositions around Microsoft security and managed services

Essential Experience


  • 3\+ years success in new business / hunter sales roles

  • Proven ability to win net\-new logos consistently

  • Strong track record of pipeline generation and deal closure

  • Highly proactive comfortable driving activity alongside BDR support

  • Resilient, persistent, and motivated by targets and commission

  • Experience owning the full sales cycle

Preferred Experience


  • Experience in cybersecurity, MSP, or SaaS sales

  • Exposure to Microsoft Security, cloud, or managed services

  • Experience working with BDRs or SDRs in a structured sales environment

  • Understanding of Security\-as\-a\-Service (SECaaS)

Package

We reward top performers and support career growth:

  • £40,000 – £50,000 base salary (DOE)

  • Uncapped commission (OTE £90,000\+) – built for high performers

  • BDR support to help drive qualified opportunities

  • 25 days holiday \+ bank holidays

  • Westfield Health plan

  • Life cover (2x salary)

  • 4% pension contribution

  • Clear progression path within a fast\-growing Microsoft security practice

  • Ongoing training aligned to Microsoft and cybersecurity

Who This Role Is Perfect For

You are:

  • A new business sales professional (hunter), not an account manager

  • Currently in IT services / cybersecurity / SaaS sales and want a stronger market

  • Frustrated by lack of pipeline support or weak propositions

  • Motivated by uncapped earnings and winning new customers

  • Looking to specialise in Microsoft Security and managed services

Why Join Now?

This is a chance to:

  • Be part of a scaling security business at the right time

  • Sell into a market with urgent demand and real budget

  • Work with a BDR\-led sales motion, not alone
The successful candidate will be required to satisfy a right to work in the UK and standard DBS check at the conditional offer stage.

No agency applications please.

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