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Account Executive, Corporate

Sprout General Referrals
Location
Chicago, IL
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Sales
Salary
$149,600 – $187,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3+ years of closing experience in B2B sales
  • Track record of overachieving against defined metrics
  • Proven success generating pipeline and partnering with Sales Development counterparts
  • Ability to work from Sprout’s Chicago office at least three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
Nice to have
  • SaaS experience preferred
  • Social media and/or marketing automation experience a plus
  • Exceptional organizational, presentation, and communication skills - phone, email and demonstrations/webinars
  • Experience working with Salesforce.com or other CRM platform
What the job really is

As an Account Executive at Sprout Social, you will be responsible for driving new business in the corporate segment by converting prospective clients into customers. You will collaborate with various team members, including Business Development Representatives and Solution Engineers, to support large corporate clients and help them leverage Sprout's social intelligence platform.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Premium BCBSIL medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your eligible dependents
  • Premium Mental Health Support: Full, free access to Modern Health for you and your dependents
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on your first 6% of contributions
  • Financial Security: 100% employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
  • Flexible Paid Time Off: A flexible PTO policy, supplemented with additional company-wide Rest & Recharge days
  • Paid Parental Leave: Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on the sales tools or technologies used beyond Salesforce.com
  • In-office work required at least three days a week, which may not suit all candidates
  • The role involves a significant focus on meeting metrics and performance targets, which may lead to a high-pressure environment
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