Sales & Account Executive - Economic Development Internet Software Company

Sales & Account Executive – Economic Development Internet Software Company

SizeUp is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Sales & Account Executive to join our team and drive the sales of our cutting-edge Software as a Service (SaaS) products within the economic development and government services sector. The ideal candidate will have some experience (and enjoy) working in the economic development, chamber of commerce, and/or small business assistance professions, but would prefer to work for an innovative Internet technology company like SizeUp. We want a person with values aligned with our exciting mission to innovatively use Internet technology and powerful data to create an online platform to empower small business success. We believe in the importance of small businesses as an economic foundation of the United States.

The Sales & Account Executive will be able to continue to be involved and connected to the economic development profession, but will be able to work in the growing and exciting industry of Internet technology.

Remote Work

This position will be remote, and the Sales and Account Executive can work from anywhere. Preference will be given to applicants that can work during traditional Central Time Zone hours, although living in the Central time zone is not required.

Job Description

As a Sales and Account Executive, you will be working closely with our prospective clients. Your responsibilities include:

Prospect and Generate Leads
Product Presentation and Demonstration
Relationship Building
Sales Negotiation and Closing
Stay Informed About Industry and Product Trends
Directly Collaborate with SizeUp Team and Management

Requirements

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Three years of successful professional experience in economic development, small business assistance, chamber of commerce, or sales. Preferred experience includes lead generation, membership/sponsorship sales, fundraising, etc.

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Basic understanding of the economic development profession and its challenges, as well as challenges facing small businesses and entrepreneurs.

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Excellent communication, negotiation, writing, and interpersonal skills.

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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Familiarity with CRM software.

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Travel is required for 10% of the time for conferences.

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BA/BS or similar college-level education.

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Experience with Microsoft Office or G-Suite

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Excellent computer and remote working skills.

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A positive attitude and approach to teamwork.

Language:

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Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English

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Spanish is preferred but not required.

If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for technology, sales, and impact for small businesses and entrepreneurs, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team dedicated to transforming the economic development landscape through innovative SaaS solutions.

Professional Development Opportunities

SizeUp will grow the professional skills of the Sales & Account Executive, with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. This will include, but is not limited to, sales pipeline development, interaction across corporate functions, CRM tracking, startup culture, software development, and marketing.

Salary & Benefits:

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Competitive base salary, based on experience, with uncapped commission structure.

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Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

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Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

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Collaborative and innovative work environment.

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Startup culture and practices

About SizeUp

SizeUp is a Internet software company dedicated to providing powerful business intelligence. SizeUp’s technology is offered through the websites of cities, counties, economic development organizations, chambers, and libraries to empower them to better serve small businesses in their communities through data insights and technical assistance.

SizeUp uses big data to provide small businesses with market research and business intelligence that are typically inaccessible to them. It helps to level the competitive playing field by providing market research that typically only large corporations can afford. SizeUp delivers analysis using big data, algorithms, supercomputing, and the Internet. Small and medium businesses can use SizeUp to make smarter decisions based on data.

Top executives from Google, Facebook, and Salesforce.com selected SizeUp as the US Dept. of Commerce 1st place award winner for online tools to grow the economy (jury of Sheryl Sandberg, Vint Cerf, and Tim O’Reilly).

SizeUp has been recognized as a global leader in fintech, small business assistance, and Internet technology. It has received numerous awards and recognition including: TechCrunch Disrupt Finalist, SWIFT Innotribe Startup Challenge Showcase Winner, Huffington Post 20 Hottest Bay Area Fintech Startups To Keep Your Eye On, Fintech Finance 15 Silicon Valley Fintech Companies that Every Bank Should Meet, and more.

To Join Our Team

Please send a brief cover letter describing why you think you would be a good fit for this position, a resume (and/or hyperlink to your Linkedin profile), and salary expectation to hr@SizeUp.com.

SizeUp is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We value diversity because great ideas come from different perspectives coming together. It’s also terrific for many other reasons. We highly encourage women, minorities, LGBTQ, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

The people at SizeUp are nice, treat each other well, and are kind to each other. If this describes you, you have the characteristics we want on our team.

For more information about us please visit our website: www.SizeUp.com