Account Executive, SMB at Apollo.io

Austin, Texas, United States

Apollo.io Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
SaaS, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 1-5 years experience handling high-volume inbound sales opportunities
  • 1+ years closing experience, preferably in SaaS or technology sales
  • Proven track record as a top performer
  • Exceptional consultative selling skills, able to clearly link Apollo’s capabilities to customer pain points
  • Comfortable thriving in a fast-paced, target-driven environment with a history of exceeding revenue goals
  • Goal-oriented, collaborative individuals passionate about problem-solving
  • Strong communicator able to influence stakeholders across technical and non-technical roles
  • Agile learner who quickly adapts to new technologies and strategies
  • Coachable with an eagerness to learn, grow, and elevate their skillset

Responsibilities

  • Lead the entire sales cycle—from initial discovery and product demonstrations to negotiation and closing—typically within 30 days
  • Manage predominantly inbound leads, identifying and nurturing relationships with potential clients
  • Conduct 5-8 initial discovery calls daily, facilitating 25-40 weekly meetings, and generating approximately 14 qualified (Stage 2) opportunities per week
  • Maintain a consistent pipeline growth of at least 3x month-over-month
  • Confidently close around 15 deals monthly, ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 each
  • Consistently meet or exceed a quarterly sales quota of $165,000 ($55,000/month)
  • Skillfully manage your schedule to balance buyer research, demos, Salesforce administration, follow-ups, pricing discussions, and internal meetings
  • Effectively handle objections and confidently drive conversations to closure
  • Master the Discovery phase—asking strategic, consultative questions to uncover customer challenges and align Apollo’s solutions
  • Build strategic relationships within client companies, primarily engaging with Directors and above in Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Operations
  • Provide clear, accurate pipeline forecasting, confidently predicting outcomes within a 10% margin

Skills

B2B Sales
Sales Pipeline Management
Discovery Calls
Product Demonstrations
Negotiation
Deal Closing
Inbound Leads
Lead Nurturing
Quota Attainment

Apollo.io

Sales intelligence and engagement platform

About Apollo.io

Apollo.io provides a platform designed to enhance sales processes and improve outreach for businesses. Its main features include prospecting intelligence, which helps users identify and research potential leads, and enrichment job change alerts that keep databases accurate with extensive data points. The platform also offers sales engagement analytics, allowing users to create multi-channel outreach sequences. Additionally, Apollo.io supports API integrations for data enrichment and custom workflows. Unlike many competitors, Apollo.io focuses on a subscription-based model that offers various pricing tiers, catering to both small businesses and large enterprises. The company's goal is to optimize sales strategies and increase revenue for its clients while ensuring data privacy and security through compliance with industry standards.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$244.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Financial Planning

Risks

Rapid growth may strain Apollo.io's operational capabilities and customer service.
New executive hires could lead to strategic shifts misaligned with customer expectations.
Emerging competitors like Zitadel may challenge Apollo.io's market position.

Differentiation

Apollo.io offers verified contact data for over 210 million B2B contacts.
The platform integrates sales intelligence with engagement tools in one unified solution.
Apollo.io's compliance with ISO, SOC 2, and GDPR ensures high data security standards.

Upsides

Apollo.io ranked 125 on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 with 954% growth.
The company raised $250 million, reaching a valuation of $1.6 billion.
Apollo.io's multi-channel outreach aligns with rising sales engagement trends.

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