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Full-Time

Account Executive

Posted on 6/18/2024

Wheely

Wheely

201-500 employees

Luxury chauffeur service for premium travel

Automotive & Transportation

Mid, Senior

London, UK

Office-based role located in Hammersmith.

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Requirements
  • Proven background and network in B2B sales, preferably within:
  • Luxury services (e.g., high-end concierge, 5-star hotels, premier luxury brands)
  • SaaS B2B sales
  • Ride-hailing or chauffeur services
  • Elite or private banking sectors
  • Demonstrated prowess in proactive sales.
  • Exceptional communication abilities, both written and verbal.
  • Competency in managing multiple deals and navigating a dynamic startup landscape.
  • Independence in work, with a track record of minimal supervision necessity.
  • Analytical acumen, capable of evaluating pipeline performance and market dynamics. Familiarity with CRM systems is advantageous.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a Wheely ambassador, exemplifying the brand in interactions with business clients.
  • Identify and develop business opportunities, identifying leads from all available channels.
  • Transform sales leads into established business accounts within your market.
  • Conduct face-to-face meetings to convert potential and existing customers into committed accounts.
  • Foster the growth of newly activated accounts.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key accounts to support their expansion.
  • Engage in cross-regional collaboration to capture multi-country business opportunities.
  • Work closely with internal teams to enhance our service offerings.

Wheely offers a premium chauffeur service in the luxury ride-hailing market, catering to clients who desire a more refined travel experience. The service allows users to book single or multiple luxury vehicles, such as the Mercedes Benz V Class, either on demand or in advance, making it especially popular for airport transfers. Chauffeurs are highly professional, dressed in suits and ties, and provide personalized touches to enhance the travel experience. Wheely stands out from competitors by offering a fixed pricing model, which eliminates fare fluctuations and appeals to clients looking for predictability in their travel costs. The company aims to provide a seamless, comfortable, and elegant transportation option for business professionals and high-net-worth individuals in major cities.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$58M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

32%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wheely's expansion into Dubai signals strong growth potential in high-demand luxury markets.
  • The new membership program could enhance customer loyalty and provide a steady revenue stream.
  • Relocating headquarters to London positions Wheely favorably for further European expansion and regulatory stability.

What critics are saying

  • The luxury ride-hailing market is niche and may limit Wheely's scalability compared to broader services like Uber.
  • International expansion efforts could face challenges from local regulations and established competitors.

What makes Wheely unique

  • Wheely offers a bespoke, five-star chauffeur service with highly professional drivers, setting it apart from traditional ride-sharing services like Uber.
  • The fixed pricing model eliminates fare fluctuations, making it particularly appealing for pre-planned journeys such as airport transfers.
  • Wheely's focus on luxury and personalized touches, such as chauffeurs meeting clients at arrivals and opening doors, caters to high-net-worth individuals and business professionals.

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