[Hiring] Account Executive @Applause

Role Description

The Mid Market AE will sell our software to small and medium-sized businesses. They will source new customers through outbound efforts and through attending industry trade shows, and they will work on upselling existing clients.

• Account Management: Own and manage a portfolio of accounts, including identifying growth opportunities, expanding existing customer ARR, and ensuring client success.
• Business Development: Conduct outbound calls and emails to generate new business, and proactively identify opportunities to close net new customers. Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact to close.
• Sales skills: Conduct comprehensive discovery calls to understand prospect needs and pain points. Deliver compelling product demonstrations and presentations.
• Sales Strategy: Collaborate with Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) and Marketing to follow up on leads for pest control, lawn care, and HVAC companies.
• Trade Show Engagement: Attend relevant trade shows and industry events to network, generate leads, and build lasting relationships with potential customers. This will require travel around 2-4 times per quarter.
• Consultative Selling: Provide consultative sales expertise to identify client needs and deliver tailored solutions that drive measurable value, from streamlining technician efficiency to improving customer retention.
• Pipeline Management: Maintain a robust pipeline of qualified prospects and forecast accurately using Applause's CRM tools.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Customer Success, Product, and Marketing teams to ensure a seamless customer journey and maximize client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of B2B software sales experience. A bonus if a candidate has experience in the field services space (pest control, lawn care, HVAC, or other home services industries).
• Demonstrated ability to manage sales cycles, negotiate contracts, and close deals. Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales quotas.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate value propositions and build trust with senior decision-makers.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment, with a willingness to take ownership and adapt to evolving strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (preferred but not required).
• Experience with the following sales tools: Hubspot, Apollo, LinkedIn, Etc (preferred but not required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling to SMB technical service providers.
• Startup or high-growth company experience.
• History of exceeding quota in a prospecting-focused role.

Benefits

• 100% remote w/ no office mandate.
• Unlimited PTO.
• 22 official company holidays.
• Health care.
• Life insurance.
• Stock options.
• Amazing colleagues.
• Energetic culture that is positive and celebrates together.
• Inspiring mission & software product.
• Ability to grow your career by being early in a fast-growing tech startup.