Role Description
Our New Business team is seeking a seasoned Account Executive who is passionate about closing high-value deals that drive meaningful impact. At Submittable, youโll engage C-suite leaders, build strategic pipelines, own the full sales cycle for our solutions, and consistently exceed ambitious quotas. This role will play a critical role in scaling our impact-driven business.
This is your chance to combine elite sales skills with a mission-driven product thatโs reshaping the social impact and grantmaking landscape. Weโre looking for candidates who combine demonstrated sales expertise, business acumen, and a passion for creating meaningful change.
How Youโll Make an Impact:
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Lead end-to-end sales cycles with large, complex organizations, driving new logo acquisition and expanding strategic relationships.
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Execute rigorous pipeline management and accurate forecasting, leveraging sales methodologies such as MEDDIC/MEDDPICC to ensure consistent quota overachievement.
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Develop and deliver compelling, tailored pitches and product demonstrations that connect our technology to long-term client goals.
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Engage and build trusted partnerships with key stakeholders, including C-suite executives and cross-functional leaders.
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Provide complete and appropriate solutions for every customer in order to boost revenue growth, customer acquisition, and profitability.
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Maintain an accurate and up-to-date forecast for every open opportunity and keep clean data in Salesforce and other relevant systems.
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Collaborate cross-functionally to share important information and insights about client and market findings to improve marketing and sales activities.
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Mentor junior sales staff and contribute to a high-performance sales culture.
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Innovate and problem-solve, providing customer feedback to influence product and program enhancements.
Qualifications
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2+ years of B2B SaaS experience, with deep experience in full-cycle enterprise software sales highly preferred.
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Demonstrated success leading sales, selling 'mission-critical' software solutions, and consistently exceeding quota on a monthly and annual basis.
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Experience managing complex sales cycles and closing high-value deals, with a track record of closing deals valued over $250K Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) being a significant advantage.
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Deep experience leveraging sales methodologies (MEDDPICC, MEDDICC, Challenger, or similar) to drive accurate forecasting.
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Strong hunter mentality with expert-level prospecting and negotiation skills.
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Exceptional storytelling, presentation skills, and the ability to deliver dynamic software demonstrations and influence senior executives.
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Passion for social impact and mission-driven technology, with the ability to thrive with autonomy, accountability, and a relentless drive to win in a high-growth environment.
Requirements
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This is a full-time, remote position and you must live and reside in the U.S. full-time.
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The annual salary for this position is $85,000 - $120,000. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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We cannot accommodate scholastic or employment visas at this time.
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We are not able to consider applicants who reside in the following states: Alaska, Delaware, Louisiana, Maine, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Benefits
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Comprehensive health and life insurance with optional HSA, FSA, and DCA accounts.
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401(k) plan with employer match starting day one.
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Equity stock options to share in our success.
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Flexible hours, remote work options, and generous vacation and sick leave.
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Paid parental leave for mothers, fathers, and adoptive parents.
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Professional development stipends to support your career growth.
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Opportunities to participate in community outreach and volunteer programs.
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Monthly company-sponsored happy hours and gatherings to connect and unwind.