Account Executive (Charlotte, NC)

Ideals•Charlotte, NC

9d•Remote

About The Position

Get to know us Ideals is a global B2B SaaS product company recognized as the most highly rated and customer-centric brand in the secure business collaboration market. Trusted by over 2,000,000 users from 175,000 companies globally, we help people run high-stakes processes and make important decisions with less stress, higher quality, and shorter hours. Ideals Virtual Data Room (VDR): Secure document sharing and collaboration for due diligence, fundraising, corporate reporting, licensing, clinical trials, and other complex transactions. Ideals Board: Board and leadership collaboration platform for faster, safer, and more compliant decision-making. The role To support the rapid expansion of the Ideals VDR line of business in the US, we are looking for our first Account Executive (Business Development Associate) based in the Charlotte area. Joining our Field Sales team alongside your NYC, Chicago, Boston, and D.C. teammates, you will proactively prospect outbound opportunities, acquiring new customers with the ultimate goal of closing deals. As a front-line, quota-carrying team member, you will actively reach out to 30-40 new customers monthly, overseeing a pipeline with 50+ opportunities. Engaging proactively with C-suite and key account decision-makers across Finance, Banking, and other sectors, you will contribute directly to our growth story in the US market. Compensation package: 55% base salary; 45% performance-based variable. Why Ideals? High trust from sales peers: Ideals ranks among the Top-5% of companies on RepVue, as rated by sales professionals. Growth opportunity: Accelerate your growth with a bootstrapped SaaS that's scaled 4x revenue (5x more projected in the next 5 years) with our flagship VDR product. Proven track record: Be part of an established org with over 17 years in the VDR business, 30% + YoY revenue growth, powering 10%+ of global M&A activity.

Requirements

1.5 – 2 years of demonstrable success in direct sales or business development within B2B or professional services sector
Experience in high-velocity sales environments and effectively engaging with decision-makers
A track record of successfully managing pipelines and closing high-value deals
Exceptional business communication skills to structure persuasive pitches and navigate client discovery
Native-level proficiency in English

Nice To Haves

SaaS, financial, fintech, or information security industries background
University degree
Fluency in additional language

Responsibilities

Build relationships with key stakeholders and industry influencers throughout the Charlotte metropolitan region
Deliver sales targets by focusing on new customer acquisition
Proactively build and manage a pipeline, working with strategic US accounts and constantly developing new opportunities
Actively contribute to the execution of the sales and marketing strategy for the US region
Take part in arranging M&A Community events, enhancing Ideals visibility
Deliver compelling product presentations to clients
Structure, negotiate, and close deals
Consistently share insights and provide updates to customers
Provide relevant customer feedback to the product development and management teams
Collaborate with Customer Success and Inside Sales to grow customer satisfaction and the company's revenue

Benefits

Remote-first flexibility to shape your ideal workday
Home workplace budget
Co-working expense coverage
Individual IT budget for extra equipment
Top-tier tech and AI-powered tools
Access to Ideals Academy with numerous courses
Investment in external learning and development activities
Guidance in Personal Development Plan creation
Professional literature and subscriptions coverage
Support of your passion as a speaker or writer
Internal talent mobility opportunities
100% employer-paid health insurance for US employees with a 401(k) match program
Mental health activities reimbursement
Funding for sports competitions
20 business days of annual leave
Paid health-related time off
Team-building offline and online events
Budget for meetups with your local team
Generous internal referral program