Software Acceleration Associate - Sarasota, FL
About The Position
This 6-month Software Sales Acceleration Program is designed to fast-track high-potential talent into Thryv's Software Account Management (SAM) organization. This is a temporary program role with full benefits and a clear outcome at the end of six months: Top performers will advance directly into a Software Account Representative (SAR) role, exceptional performers may be considered for Sr Software Account Representative (Sr SAR) placement, and those who do not meet performance expectations may conclude participation at the end of the program. This role offers a true pathway into Software Account Management.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience, required
- 1 to 2 years of outbound sales experience, required
- Confidence communicating with decision makers via phone, email, and social
- Ability to manage volume, objection handling, and pipeline creation
- Desire to learn full cycle sales and move into a closing role
- Comfort with structured goals, metrics, and performance accountability
- A growth mindset and coachability
- Ability to travel less than 5% of the time
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must successfully complete pre-employment screening process, as required
- Must successfully complete any required training or orientation courses, as needed
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years of related experience, preferred
Responsibilities
- Own outbound prospecting, targeted outreach, and pipeline generation
- Qualify opportunities and create momentum for SAM sales cycles
- Deliver compelling messaging to SMB and mid-market prospects
- Execute structured call, email, and LinkedIn cadences
- Collaborate with SAM leaders and sales partners to refine conversion strategies
- Strengthen SaaS sales acumen through ongoing coaching, training, and platform immersion
- Demonstrate performance and consistency across a structured evaluation framework
- Gain exposure to real selling, not just booking meetings
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Wellness program with added incentives
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Continuing education benefits with tuition assistance programs
- Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick, personal, and year-end close
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
