SaaS Account Executive Jobs in NI

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Great SaaS sales starts with the right product. Great careers need the right opportunity.

For technology sales professionals ready to own the conversation, close bigger opportunities and take their SaaS sales career further. SaaS Account Executive roles put you at the heart of the commercial journey, from discovery and product conversations through to negotiation and close. The right opportunity gives you a product you can believe in, a market with room to grow and the support to turn strong pipeline into revenue.


MCS recruits for SaaS Account Executive jobs in Belfast and across Northern Ireland, connecting technology sales professionals with growing software businesses and established technology teams. We’ll help you understand the product, buyers, sales cycle, targets and earning potential behind the opportunity before you make your move.

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Know What You’re Really Selling

A strong OTE means very little if the product is difficult to sell, the territory has already been exhausted or the pipeline doesn't support the target. When you're considering a SaaS Account Executive role, the detail behind the numbers matters.

MCS will help you understand the product, market, sales cycle, target, commission structure and team around you. Our job is to give you enough context to decide whether an opportunity genuinely makes sense for your career.


The Product Changes. So Does the Sale.

A great product doesn’t automatically make a great SaaS Account Executive opportunity. Where the business is in its growth journey, how established the sales function is, where pipeline comes from and how customers buy all shape the role you’re stepping into.

MCS works closely with technology businesses and sales professionals across the market, giving us insight into the commercial story behind the vacancy. We can help you understand what’s already working, what still needs to be created and where you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact.

Growth across AI, cloud, automation and cybersecurity is creating opportunities for Account Executives who can get comfortable with technical products without losing sight of the commercial conversation.

You don’t always need experience selling the exact technology. What can matter is the buyer you know, the complexity you’ve handled and your ability to learn a new proposition quickly. MCS can help you understand where that experience transfers.

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Moving into enterprise SaaS sales means more than simply closing bigger deals. You’re likely to be working across longer buying journeys, engaging senior and technical stakeholders and navigating procurement, security reviews and competing priorities.

If you’ve already developed that experience, we’ll help you find Enterprise Account Executive opportunities where the complexity of the role matches the level you’re ready to operate at.

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In SMB and mid-market SaaS sales, pace matters. Account Executives can be managing multiple opportunities at once, working shorter sales cycles and balancing new pipeline with deals already moving towards close.

The opportunity often comes down to what sits around you: a product gaining traction, a healthy route to market and a sales model that gives you the chance to perform. MCS can give you a clearer picture of how established those foundations really are.


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There isn’t one next step after Account Executive. You might want to move into Senior or Enterprise Account Executive roles, take on larger customers and deal values, or start moving towards Sales Manager and Head of Sales positions.

Because MCS recruits across the wider sales function, you can have a conversation with us about more than the vacancy in front of you. We’ll look at what you’ve already achieved and where that experience could take you next.

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SaaS Account Executive FAQs

Looking at your next move in SaaS sales? From OTE and targets to products, progression and enterprise opportunities, our Sales recruitment team can help you understand what sits behind the role and where your experience could take you.

Employers look for strong discovery, pipeline management, negotiation and closing skills, alongside the ability to translate technology into clear commercial value. For more senior SaaS sales jobs, experience with larger deal values, longer sales cycles and multiple decision-makers can be particularly valuable.


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Look beyond the headline OTE. Product-market fit, quota attainment across the existing team, pipeline generation, territory, average deal size and sales support can all influence your ability to succeed. MCS will help you understand the commercial picture behind the vacancy, not just what's written in the job description.

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Yes. If you've built experience managing increasingly complex opportunities, MCS can help you understand whether you're ready for an Enterprise Account Executive role and which businesses offer the deal size, customer base and responsibility you're looking for.

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Yes. MCS recruits SaaS Account Executive jobs in Belfast and across Northern Ireland, alongside wider technology sales roles across SaaS, AI, cloud, cybersecurity and other technology markets.

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The People Behind Your Sales Hires

Name: Ryan Calvert
Job Title: Head of HR, Sales & Marketing Recruitment
Team: Sales
Years Experience: 10+
Ryan is a highly experienced recruitment professional with over 10 years of specialist expertise across the Island of Ireland. He oversees the strategic direction and growth of the HR, Sales, and Marketing divisions, partnering with hundreds of organisations as a trusted advisor to evaluate and deliver effective talent solutions.
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Name: Charlie Plant
Job Title: Specialist Recruitment Consultant - Sales
Team: Sales
Years Experience: 5+
Charlie Plant joined MCS Group in November 2025 as a Specialist Recruitment Consultant, focusing on the sales market. He works closely with sales professionals seeking new opportunities, as well as with business leaders and hiring managers looking to strengthen their teams. His role centres on understanding both sides of the hiring process and making well-matched introductions that support long-term success.
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Name: Molly Rea
Job Title: Senior Recruitment Consultant - Sales and Marketing
Team: Sales
Years Experience: 4+
Molly is a Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group who helps her clients and candidates find their ideal match in the Sales and Marketing sector. With her background in Communication Management and Public Relations, she has the skills and knowledge to understand the needs and preferences of both parties. She always provides tailored and effective solutions.
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