Account Executive
About The Position
Standard Metrics is an AI-driven financial data platform that helps investors and their portfolio companies make more informed, forward-looking decisions with automated reporting and benchmarking tools. We’re a team of optimistic product builders on a mission to accelerate innovation in the private markets. Standard Metrics is backed by 8VC and Spark Capital, along with other leading VCs and angels, and is currently a trusted partner for many of the top VC/PE firms in the world. We are looking for motivated, focused, curious, and coachable sales professionals with experience across the full spectrum of the software sales cycle – prospecting, defining and articulating value proposition, business case development, stakeholder management, negotiation and closing. You will get a front-row seat in the facilitating, fast-paced and impactful world of venture capital and private markets and will have the opportunity for an exciting mix of tactical and strategic work as we look to rapidly expand our playbook, team and business.
Requirements
- 5+ years of B2B SaaS sales experience
- Full-cycle sales experience and ability to navigate the complexities of mid-market deals
- Strong track record of closing new business
- Experience selling into CFO and/or COO personas
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, financial and organizational capabilities
- Ability to work at both a tactical and strategic level
- High emotional intelligence, empathy and curiosity
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Private Markets firms, Venture Capital, or Private Equity is a plus
Responsibilities
- Build and drive new business opportunities for selling Standard Metrics’ software within assigned territory
- Develop a deep understanding of, and effectively articulate, the Standard Metrics offering and value proposition in the market
- Manage opportunities through the sales cycle from initial inquiry to forecasted pipeline to deal design and close
- Develop and implement a sales strategy within assigned territory and/or targeted list of customers, while meeting quarterly and annual revenue targets
- Provide continuous updates on all active accounts and report on sales activities on a regular basis
- Work cross-functionally with Marketing and Product to deliver customer feedback on our product
- Collaborate with Solutions Architects, SDRs, and the Customer Success team on projects and initiatives
- Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and reference-ability
- Travel for client visits, conferences and networking events
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance: We cover you and your dependents' medical/dental/vision insurance 100% in the USA. Internationally we match local health coverage for you and your family.
- Flexible vacation: Take time off when you need it! We find most employees take 3-4 weeks in addition to holidays, but there are no firm rules. We trust our employees to know what's best for them.
- Paid parental leave: 12 weeks of paid leave for all new parents in the USA. Internationally we match parental leave standards in your area.
- Complete transparency: Everyone has full access to business metrics and financial information about the company.
- Regular offsites: While we are a remote-first company and build our communication, processes, and structures with a dispersed workforce in mind, we also love getting the team together. On a recurring basis, we fly the whole team out to an exciting destination to plan, bond, and innovate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
