Account Executive at Podium

Lehi, Utah, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • Demonstrated leadership ability (natural leaders)
  • Tenacious hunger to win business and close deals
  • Demonstrated experience and success in a sales role
  • Experience with quota and commission compensation structure
  • Transactional deal cycles
  • Ability to confidently and effectively speak with prospects of all levels (including CEOs & VPs)
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Highly organized and strong time management skills
  • Ability to work in fast paced, changing environment with minimal direction
  • Self driven, motivated and results oriented
  • 4-year degree preferred in Business or related field
  • 3+ years in sales closing experience
  • Proven success in penetrating new markets and closing new business
  • Consistent over-achievement in past positions
  • Proven prospecting and sales cycle management skills

Responsibilities

  • Successfully close new business through relationship based selling
  • Master the ability to evangelize the Podium story
  • Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly quotas
  • Align Podium solutions with prospect business objectives/needs
  • Successfully manage and overcome prospect objections
  • Collaborate effectively with the account team and others to drive new business
  • Proactively keep abreast of our industry and the technology landscape to ensure you are a trusted resource to prospects and customers

Skills

B2B Sales
Closing Deals
Quota Achievement
Objection Handling
Relationship Selling
Product Evangelism

Podium

Streamlines local business communications and payments

About Podium

Podium delivers a multi-product platform specifically designed for local businesses, combining AI technologies to enhance communication, facilitate payments, and manage text marketing campaigns effectively. The company's robust features, including review generation, webchat, text messaging, and phone call management, not only optimize day-to-day operations but also drive local business growth. Working at Podium offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions that make significant impacts in how local businesses engage with their customers and manage their services efficiently.

Lehi, UtahHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$407.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, Fintech, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Open and transparent culture
Remote first work setting for Engineering & Product
Great opportunities for career growth
401(k) with a competitive matching contribution plan
Unlimited vacation (yes, we want you to have a work-life balance)
Great medical, dental, vision benefits
Lots of Swag

Risks

Twilio's acquisition of Zipwhip may increase competition in business texting services.
Strategic shifts by new CMO Pauline Reader might not align with customer expectations.
Podium's exposure to the water heater market could face demand fluctuations and regulatory changes.

Differentiation

Podium offers a unique messaging platform tailored for local business interactions.
The platform integrates seamlessly with various communication channels for unified customer experiences.
Podium's tools enable businesses to gather online reviews and enhance customer relationships.

Upsides

Podium's partnership with Bradford White enhances its reach in the contractor market.
The rise of SMS marketing with a 98% open rate benefits Podium's messaging platform.
Integration with AI-driven chatbots boosts customer interaction and satisfaction for Podium users.

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