Small Business Account Executive, Outbound (R-18068)

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Account Executive (Outbound) is responsible for the acquisition of new logo customers in the small business segments. The Account Executive will accomplish this through identifying prospects and cold calling/emailing and through strategically planned marketing campaigns. 

• Grow the revenue stream by identifying new logo opportunities through outbound prospecting and appointment setting within select prospects via cold calling and emailing.
• Effectively balance new lead generation versus follow up efforts.
• Create a strong follow-up plan that will allow for greater efficiency and increased sales conversion rates.
• Be able to conduct a needs-based assessment and transition to the customer’s needs to the best product and solutions and lead pass when opportunity arises.
• Maximize each opportunity that is identified from assigned campaigns while meeting required daily Outbound metrics.
• Maintain consistent and accurate data in SFDC to support territory, account planning and forecasting.
• Develop and maintain an active pipeline of forecasted sales to meet annual quota objectives.
• Have a strong and vast knowledge of all products that could be offered.
• Observe and adhere to all compliance policies, trainings, and procedures while interacting and selling to customers. (Product training, coaching, timecard, and self-assessment, etc.)

• Associate's Degree - Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
• Years of Experience - 2-4 years

• 2-4+ years of sales experience required
• Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment, while building strong relationships with TMs, leaders and business partners
• Understanding of high impact coaching tactics and strong, demonstrated background in coaching others for success
• An assertive, persistent, self-motivated professional who is a strong listener with a positive attitude and a limitless amount of energy
• Possess an aptitude for quickly grasping selling techniques and product knowledge
• Has a proven track record of achieving/exceeding quota and ability to thrive in a high volume, high energy, fast-paced, sales-driven call center environment
• Experience in selling an intangible product and/or inside sales experience is strongly preferred
• Computer knowledge with good communication, organizational and time management skills
• Strong listening, written and verbal communication skills
• Regular attendance in the office

• External Clients, SMB Account Managers, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Sales Compliance, Marketing, Training and Enablement and Account Executive

Benefits We Offer

· Generous paid time off in your first year, increasing with tenure.

· Up to 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave after one year of employment.

· Paid sick time to care for yourself or family members. 

· Education assistance and extensive training resources.

· Do Good Program: Paid volunteer days & donation matching.  

· Competitive 401k with company matching.

· Health & wellness benefits, including discounted Wellhub membership rates.

· Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse/partner & dependents.

· Learn more about our benefits: http://bit.ly/41Yyc3d.

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