PerformYard

Account Executive

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About the role

Headquarters: Arlington, VA
URL: https://performyard.com

Ready to join a fast-growing and category-leading SaaS company? Do you want to be part of a fast-paced, focused environment and have a real impact on your company’s future? Do you want to sell an innovative product created by some of the best engineers on the planet? Are you looking for a company that will invest time in your development, support your professional growth, and listen to your ideas? If yes, then keep reading!

PerformYard is a profitable, growth-stage B2B SaaS company transforming how organizations manage and measure employee performance. Our AI-enabled platform is widely adopted for its customizable performance processes, ease of use, and measurable business impact. As we scale, PerformYard has significant opportunities to accelerate growth by creating AI-native workflows, expanding into adjacent talent modules, and modernizing our user experience.

As a PerformYard Account Executive (AE), you will close new business by managing a high-volume pipeline of prospects. You’ll need to generate new opportunities, close meetings with inbound leads, run effective sales calls and close enterprise customers in B2B SaaS. You will conduct demonstrations for and build relationships with senior executives at our target companies. The successful candidate will be a strongly self-motivated and driven individual who is goal-oriented, methodical and tenacious, and can effectively interact with a team. This position has advancement potential within the sales organization, and the compensation package includes an uncapped commission structure.

This is a 100% remote position- now & forever

 

What You’ll Do:

Demonstrate the value of PerformYard in prospect meetings, sales calls and product demos

Effectively manage a high volume of inbound leads

Strategize with other top-producing sales reps and leadership

Efficiently manage long-term relationships with prospect companies

Understand prospects' needs and help them overcome their challenges

Manage a large pipeline of interested organizations

Maintain an accurate sales forecast on a weekly/monthly/annual basis and manage your personal sales pipeline

Generate qualified meetings for yourself and partner with the dedicated team of Sales Development Representatives responsible for setting and qualifying meetings

Leverage CRM tools and sales automation to constantly make yourself more efficient

 

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor's Degree

2+ years of experience in sales, account executive, business development, or account management roles

At least 1+ year in a quota-carrying closing role, with demonstrated success meeting or exceeding targets

Experience with the full life cycle of the sales process

A demonstrated track record of success in a sales role

A strong desire to learn and succeed in tech sales

The ability to write crisp emails and present with a great phone presence

Knowledge/Experience of/in any of the following industry sectors is a plus: Enterprise SaaS, HR SaaS, Talent Mgmt

 

Bonus Points:

A desire to do and achieve brilliant things!

Authentically curious, you love learning and improving yourself

Integrity is fundamentally important to you

You are organized and have excellent time management skills

You want to make a real difference

You are naturally entrepreneurial and street smart

 

Sound like you? Apply now by clicking the link below!

Benefits

In addition to your compensation plan we also have medical, dental, and vision health insurance benefits w/ HSA plan, disability insurance, 401k plan, generous PTO, paid holidays and other benefits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/performyard-account-executive

Interview prep

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Role
Technology & IT Business Development CRM Human Resources Remote Collaboration Sales remote

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Account Executive role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at PerformYard?
  3. Which of Business Development, CRM and Human Resources have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Business Development, CRM and Human Resources.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Account Executive role because I can bring practical experience in Business Development, CRM and Human Resources, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes PerformYard needs from this hire.

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