Account Executive

Summary

Oritain is a global leader in product origin verification, combining forensic science and supply chain technology to promote transparency and integrity. The Account Executive, Americas will manage the full sales cycle for mid-market opportunities across the US, build pipeline, engage senior stakeholders, and position Oritain’s solutions in supply chain traceability, compliance, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• You'll own and manage the complete sales cycle, taking opportunities from prospecting and qualification through to proposal, negotiation and close. Working with mid-market brands and retailers across the US, you'll build strong business cases, lead commercially focused conversations and create solutions that deliver value for customers while helping Oritain achieve its growth ambitions
• A key part of the role will be developing and executing a territory plan, maintaining a healthy pipeline and generating new business opportunities through targeted outreach, referrals, networking and industry events. You'll work closely with our SDR and Marketing teams to maximise opportunity creation while ensuring your own prospecting efforts complement wider sales activity
• You'll use insight-led selling techniques to engage senior stakeholders across sourcing, compliance and sustainability functions, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor rather than simply a supplier. By understanding each customer's business, regulatory challenges and strategic priorities, you'll help them navigate increasingly complex supply chain risks and make informed decisions
• Working cross-functionally with colleagues across Science, Legal, Marketing and Account Management, you'll help progress opportunities efficiently and ensure customers experience a smooth transition following a successful sale. You'll also maintain accurate Salesforce records, provide reliable forecasts and use sales and AI tools to continuously improve performance, identify deal risks and increase sales effectiveness
• As a representative of Oritain in the market, you'll attend industry events, build valuable relationships and stay informed on emerging regulations and trends that influence customer priorities across supply chain transparency, compliance and sustainability

Skills

• We're looking for an early-career salesperson with between two and four years' experience in a quota-carrying B2B closing role, such as Account Executive or Sales Executive
• You'll have a track record of achieving or exceeding targets and experience managing full sales cycles, including opportunities you've sourced yourself
• Experience selling into mid-market organisations with multiple stakeholders and longer sales cycles will be important for success in this role
• You'll be comfortable building pipeline through proactive prospecting and relationship development, rather than relying solely on inbound leads
• Strong communication skills are essential, as you'll need to simplify complex concepts for business buyers and influence senior decision-makers with confidence
• Experience using Salesforce as well as modern sales and AI tools will help you hit the ground running
• Beyond experience, we're looking for someone who is naturally curious, takes ownership of their results and brings energy and resilience to every conversation
• You plan effectively, manage your time well and maintain a disciplined approach to pipeline management and forecasting
• Most importantly, you're someone who builds trust through strong listening skills, empathy and a genuine desire to understand customer challenges and help solve them
• Experience in risk, compliance, ESG, sustainability or supply chain-related sales would be advantageous, as would an interest in fashion, textiles, science or sustainability

Qualifications

Must Haves

• We're looking for an early-career salesperson with between two and four years' experience in a quota-carrying B2B closing role, such as Account Executive or Sales Executive
• You'll have a track record of achieving or exceeding targets and experience managing full sales cycles, including opportunities you've sourced yourself
• Experience selling into mid-market organisations with multiple stakeholders and longer sales cycles will be important for success in this role
• You'll be comfortable building pipeline through proactive prospecting and relationship development, rather than relying solely on inbound leads
• Strong communication skills are essential, as you'll need to simplify complex concepts for business buyers and influence senior decision-makers with confidence
• Experience using Salesforce as well as modern sales and AI tools will help you hit the ground running
• Beyond experience, we're looking for someone who is naturally curious, takes ownership of their results and brings energy and resilience to every conversation
• You plan effectively, manage your time well and maintain a disciplined approach to pipeline management and forecasting
• Most importantly, you're someone who builds trust through strong listening skills, empathy and a genuine desire to understand customer challenges and help solve them

Nice to Haves

• Experience in risk, compliance, ESG, sustainability or supply chain-related sales would be advantageous, as would an interest in fashion, textiles, science or sustainability

Benefits

• Commission
• Life insurance and critical illness cover
• Medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 401(k)
• Learning portal with over 100,000 assets for professional development