Outbound-focused Account Executive responsible for full sales cycle: prospecting, engaging, negotiating, and closing deals with tech and energy clients for an innovation intelligence platform. Collaborate with SDRs, marketing, and account management, manage territory and pipeline, exceed targets, and develop domain knowledge in IP and R&D solutions.
Account Executive – Connected Innovation Solutions
➡️ Want to sell a best-in-class product you can genuinely be proud of?
➡️ Tired of pitching “nice-to-have” software and ready to sell a product with real market pull, heavy R&D backing, and strong logos?
➡️ Already proven you can handle high-activity outbound and want your effort to turn into real pipeline, deals, and commission?
➡️ Excited by a culture that pushes boundaries, rewards curiosity, and invests in your growth at every step?
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Role Summary:
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Account Executive to join our sales team. You’ll be responsible for driving new business growth by identifying, engaging, and closing opportunities with tech and energy organizations.
This is a consultative, outbound-focused AE role, selling our innovation intelligence platform to help clients accelerate R&D, navigate complex IP landscapes, and bring products to market faster. You will own the full sales cycle, from prospecting to negotiation and deal closure, collaborating closely with marketing, SDRs, and account management teams to drive revenue. It’s an ideal opportunity for an early-career AE looking to develop quickly, earn early, and build a strong foundation in a high-impact industry.
This is a hybrid position in our London, UK office. This role has the option to work hybrid throughout the week (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays mandatory) or fully in office.
Who are we?
Patsnap is a global, pre-IPO company that transforms the way organizations harness their Intellectual Property and Research & Development productivity. Our platform revolutionizes how IP and R&D teams collaborate across the entire innovation lifecycle, using domain-specific AI to accelerate the creation of market-ready products. With over 12,000 customers worldwide, including some of the biggest names in innovation, Patsnap is at the forefront of technological advancement. Our $300M Series E funding round brings our valuation to a $1 billion unicorn status, and we still have a remarkable amount of growth ahead.
We have a vibrant and diverse team with offices in Singapore, Toronto, London, and Shanghai. Our hyper-growth trajectory is powered by our people, and we are extremely proud of our company-wide vision, work ethic, and entrepreneurial spirit. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where talent thrives and ideas bloom.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Analyze your territory and convert opportunities into growth
- Exceed sales targets and KPIs consistently
- Manage and convert the pipeline with accurate reporting
- Prospect through various channels and convert leads into opportunities
- Effectively handle sales processes via phone, Zoom, and in-person interactions.
- Develop a strong understanding of Patsnap’s offerings and the evolving IP service/software industry
About You:
- Possess strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills
- A proven track record of exceeding targets
- 1+ years of 360 sales experience and solution sales training
- Successful engagement with senior stakeholders and managing complex sales processes
- Background in the Innovation/IP solutions industry with additional language proficiency is a plus
What You'll Love:
- 25 days annual leave allowance + bank holidays
- 2 company paid volunteering days
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Private healthcare with Axa Healthcare
- Private pension with Scottish Widows
- Parental leave policies
- WFH stipend
- Cycle To Work scheme
- Life Assurance
- Payroll giving
Our Values:
- Integrity: We hold each other accountable for our actions
- Leadership: We lead by example and inspire each other to reach for new heights
- Openness: We are open and honest and share our ideas with care and consideration
- Growth: We are lifelong learners who aspire to improve each day
- Innovation: We seek out new ways to solve problems
- Customer: Our customer is at the center of everything we do. Their success is our success
Patsnap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that champions diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, or marital, veteran/military, or disability status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, provincial/state or local laws.
Even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, we encourage you to apply and tell us why you’d be a great fit for this role! If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please email us at [email protected] so we can best support you.
Patsnap London, England Office
Chiswick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road, London, United Kingdom, W4 5YA
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