Account Executive 1

ActiveCampaign • Chicago, IL

21h • $26 - $36

About The Position

Are you a driven sales professional ready to launch the next phase of customer growth ?As our next Account Executive 1 , you won't just be managing a pipeline of deals—you'll be the first chapter in our customers’ success stories , directly partnering with small and mid-sized businesses to solve their most critical growth challenges using the ActiveCampaign platform. This is your opportunity to combine your hunting instinct with a customer-first, consultative approach , driving tangible revenue outcomes that fuel our company's mission.

Requirements

• 1+ years of quota-carrying sales experience , preferably in a solution-selling environment (SaaS preferred)
• Proven consultative sales skills with a history of consistently achieving or exceeding sales quotas in a performance-driven organization.
• Prior experience or deep knowledge of SaaS (Software as a Service) business models and the email marketing/marketing automation space.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills , with a genuine ability to build rapport, relate to decision-makers, and present complex solutions clearly.
• A highly self-motivated and driven attitude , capable of prioritizing effectively to maintain a high level of productivity in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Demonstrated coachability and an eagerness to learn new sales methodologies, product details, and evolving market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Generate new opportunities through targeted, outbound self-sourcing and dedicated pipeline management to consistently exceed monthly revenue targets.
• Act as a consultative partner to prospects, deeply understanding their unique business goals, challenges, and current tech stack to align them with the most effective ActiveCampaign solutions.
• Master and communicate ActiveCampaign’s full product suite, demonstrating its value through compelling, tailored discovery calls and presentations.
• Manage and accelerate a robust sales pipeline from initial qualification to deal closure, ensuring a world-class customer experience at every stage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, particularly Marketing and Customer Success, to ensure seamless customer handoffs and an exceptional overall journey.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Top-tier benefits package that includes a fully-covered High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), complimentary access to telehealth services, and a free subscription to Calm.
• Growth & Development: Access to LinkedIn Learning, professional development programs, and career growth opportunities in a fast-growing organization.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge and take the time you need to maintain work-life balance with open PTO.
• Total Rewards: Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting, quarterly perks with commuter and lunch benefits for hub based employees or a stipend for remote workers, and a four-week paid sabbatical with bonus after five years.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside brilliant, passionate colleagues in an environment that values innovation, teamwork, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed