[Hiring] Account Executive - Fintech Named @Plaid

Role Description

The Fintech team at Plaid combines deep product and industry knowledge and is focused on helping both upcoming and well-established Fintechs take their growth to the next level. In this role, you'll be the individual helping us achieve this vision.

• Build close customer relationships and identify business value and impact of Plaid across your territory of accounts.
• Go deep and wide in customer and prospect accounts to build support for adopting Plaid solutions.
• Win as a team — in partnership with your outbound sales development rep, account manager, technical account manager, implementation manager, product organization, and other members of your account pod.
• Deeply understand each customer’s goals and priorities, and effectively communicate how Plaid’s solutions can help them achieve the desired outcome.
• Leave no stone unturned - you're a self-starter and take the initiative to get things done before being asked. You think two steps ahead, anticipate potential risks, and take action to proactively mitigate those risks.
• Identify opportunities for Plaid solutions to deliver value, with both existing and prospective high-growth Fintech customers.
• Develop a book of high-potential engaged prospects and maintain a sufficient pipeline to support successful attainment against quota.
• Own the end-to-end sales cycle and coordinate efforts from sales engineers, product specialists, and other team members throughout the sales process.
• Coordinate cross-functional resources and drive initiatives across Plaid to support a consultative sales motion.
• Manage pipeline and accurately forecast deal value and win probability.
• Develop a deep understanding of Plaid solutions and apply this knowledge by identifying how each customer can leverage our technology to achieve their unique goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7+ years in a quota-carrying direct sales role, with a strong track record of attainment.
• Excellent prospecting, qualifying, and negotiating skills; consultative sales approach with a customer-centric mindset.
• Working knowledge of APIs and a desire to understand how Plaid works 'under hood'.
• Professional yet relaxed communication style, with the ability to break down complex concepts and explain them in simple terms to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of an organization.

Requirements

• $117,762 - $154,950 a year.
• The target base salary for this position ranges from $117,762/year to $154,950/year encompassing all zones. The target base salary will vary based on the job's location.
• Our geographic zones are as follows:
• Zone 1 - New York City and San Francisco Bay Area
• Zone 2 - Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C.
• Zone 3 - Austin, Boston, Denver, Houston, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego
• Zone 4 - Raleigh-Durham and all other US cities
• The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission, equity, and benefits. The pay range shown on each job posting is the minimum and maximum target for new-hire salaries. Actual pay may be higher or lower depending on factors like skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone.
• To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable.
• We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences.
• We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description.
• We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!

Company Description

Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know.