Senior Account Executive - Canada (New York)

SafetyCulture is a global technology company that is helping to transform workplaces around the world. Our mission is to help working teams get better every day and our technology platform and products give front line workers a voice and leaders the visibility to make smart decisions when driving safety, quality and continuous improvement.

SafetyCulture is one of the fastest-growing tech companies. Our bold ambition is to reach 100 million users worldwide by 2032. Opportunities to help shape a journey like this do not come around often!

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Account Executive who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and brings a proven track record of expanding customer relationships in competitive markets. In this high-impact role, you'll partner with some of our largest customers and take the lead in uncovering new opportunities across thriving industry verticals.

Acting as a trusted advisor, you'll gain a deep understanding of customer needs and collaborate across teams to deliver tailored solutions that drive real operational improvements. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact—shaping the customer experience, influencing strategic outcomes, and helping organizations work smarter and safer every day.

This role is primarily focused on the Canadian territory and is based in New York.

The base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $180,000 USD annually. This role is also eligible for commission and equity. Final compensation will be based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and overall qualifications.

• Lead the entire sales process from prospecting to closure, focusing on achieving quarterly targets by selling to new customers
• Responsible for identifying and closing new revenue opportunities
• Drive revenue growth by developing executive-level relationships within new customers
• Source opportunities for thought leadership and represent SafetyCulture at tradeshows and customer summits, articulating the unique benefits of our solutions to potential customers 
• Conduct both in-person and virtual demonstrations, customising presentations to meet the specific needs of prospective customers
• Collaborate closely with Customer Success to ensure a seamless transition and onboarding experience for new customers
• Work alongside internal teams such as product development, legal, marketing, and customer support to optimise sales strategies and achieve commercial goals
• Act as a voice of the customer within the company, ensuring that customer feedback directly influences product development and service delivery
• Maintain rigorous data management practices within Salesforce to accurately track and report on sales activities

• You bring proven experience in SaaS sales, particularly in driving customer acquisition through strategic prospecting with new clients.
• Prior experience and a strong understanding of the Canadian market are essential for success in this role
• You bring a consultative approach to sales, excelling in building trust, establishing rapport, and effectively identifying customer needs and pain points.
• You have a demonstrated ability to spearhead new customer acquisition initiatives.
• You have experience handling and owning complex deals and C-Level relationships.
• You are willing and comfortable with strategic outbound prospecting
• You bring exceptional organizational skills, and are capable of handling multiple accounts and high-volume client interactions efficiently.
• You have strong communication skills, and are adept at collaborating across teams to leverage opportunities in new markets.

• Equity with high growth potential and a competitive salary
• 401k
• Generous Medical Insurance plans
• Wellbeing initiatives such as subsidized fitness programs, EAP services
• Paid Parental Leave
• Access to professional and personal training and development opportunities
• Hackathons, Workshops, Lunch & Learns
• We encourage involvement in the community, open source work, attending talks and events, and experimenting with new technologies
• Quarterly celebrations and team events

Ready to help transform how the world moves? Apply now and be part of our mission to improve how the world works.

We’re committed to building inclusive teams and cultivating a sense of belonging so our people can bring their whole authentic selves to work each day. We seek to make reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process to create an even playing field for all candidates. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the entire SafetyCulture team we’ve built an incredible culture which has seen us recognised as a Best Place to Work in Australia, the US and the UK. 

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed in the ad, please consider applying for this role. We prioritise inclusion and value individuals with potential over a checklist of qualifications. Don't rule yourself out, hit that apply button if this job resonates with you

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