Account Executive

Who we are, what we do and why:

Dext is a fast-growing fintech transforming bookkeeping through AI and machine learning. Founded in London, we now operate across Europe, North America, and APAC, with a presence in six countries and over 400 employees worldwide. Our platform empowers accountants, bookkeepers, and businesses to simplify accounting processes and make smarter, more timely financial decisions.

In 2024, Dext joined the IRIS Software Group, further strengthening our ability to deliver end-to-end accountancy solutions. We've achieved 99.5% data accuracy, saved over 35 million hours of manual data entry, and are trusted by 12,000 firms and 700,000 businesses globally. With integrations across major accounting software and over 11,500 financial sources, we're proud to be at the forefront of innovation in the accounting space.

We're looking for a driven, strategic, and results-oriented Account Executive ready to own the full sales cycle and drive outbound growth in the Australian market.

The role - what you'll do:

As an Account Executive, you'll drive new business growth by identifying potential partners and converting them into successful partnerships. Working closely with our Sales and Marketing teams, you'll own and manage the full 360° sales cycle (from out-reach, demo to closing) while aligning with the Head of Sales to support our strategic goals.

The day-to-day:

• Proactively build and nurture a healthy sales pipeline by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts using a mix of outbound strategies (cold calling, LinkedIn outreach, webinars, events) and inbounds.
• Develop & demonstrate consultative selling techniques.
• Act as a trusted advisor to prospects, understanding their needs and challenges, and tailoring solutions to demonstrate the value and impact of our product in a competitive and evolving market.
• Contribute to the evolution of the sales process by sharing best practices, improving internal workflows, and supporting the team with coaching and peer learning, becoming a reliable go-to person within the sales team.

Goals & Objectives:

• Meet the targeted revenue goal each month.

About you - what we are looking for:

We're looking for a proven Account Executive with solid years of full-cycle sales experience, ideally in SaaS / Tech / FinTech.

• You're a pro at managing a clean, high-performing pipeline. You know your CRM inside-out, keeping every deal, note, and stage up to date. You bring structure and clarity to the sales process, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
• Strong outbound sales experience, including both digital and in-person prospecting (cold calling, LinkedIn outreach, events, webinars, etc.)

Mindset & Soft Skills:

• You're hungry and driven, motivated by challenge and ready to win market share in a competitive space.
• You thrive on autonomy and initiative, with the ability to create your own pipeline and opportunities in a mature market.

At Dext we are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive and empowering culture, so please apply if you meet the majority of these competencies. You can read more about our Diversity & Inclusion commitments here.

What you'll be part of - our values, culture, and behaviours:

We are a fast-paced, ambitious FinTech organisation. Despite our scale, we maintain the agility of a start-up. Our values guide everything we do:

• Be Brave – Everyone has a voice and the opportunity to challenge the status quo.
• Be Exceptional – We strive for excellence in everything we do.
• Be Together – We succeed as a team, and individual success is inseparable from team success.

What we offer - the perks:

• Hybrid Model *2/3 days in our Sydney Office*

• Time away from work:

• 23 vacation days annually plus bank holidays

• 10 personal leave days annually
• 2 Volunteer days annually (1 every 6 months)
• Birthday Leave (you get a day off the week of your birthday)
• Compassionate Leave
• Summer hours (3 hours off per week during summer
• Work abroad for 20 days per year - allowing you to travel and work

• Learning hours (3 hours of dedicated learning every 2 weeks)

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

• Contribution towards private medical insurance and health & wellbeing allowance (e.g., gym, wellness apps, yoga)

Diversity & Inclusion at Dext:

At Dext, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone, regardless of background, identity, or experience, feels valued and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know.