Sales Development Representative at Plaid

San Francisco, California, United States

Plaid Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial Services, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • 1-3 years of experience in pipeline development and/or sales (preferably at SaaS company)
  • Leading high-level conversations with business stakeholders
  • The ability to evangelize Plaid’s value proposition in order to assess buying interest
  • The ability to thrive in a high customer volume, time-sensitive environment
  • Having a relentless mindset and unwillingness to quit
  • Proficiency in using Salesforce.com or other CRM
  • Experience working with customers and explaining technical products
  • Interest in financial services and technical products; a high degree of intellectual curiosity
  • Excitement to work in a high-growth environment and to help build processes and tools as needed
  • Desire to get (more) technical and the ability to learn the ins and outs of Plaid's APIs

Responsibilities

  • Acting as a key member of the Plaid GTM Team, supporting several Account Executives hunting new business
  • Liaising with Marketing to provide feedback on campaigns and design new efforts
  • Identifying prospects and building pipeline through outbound campaigns
  • Helping new clients get started with Plaid and answering questions about our products
  • Identifying the most promising verticals to help drive increased revenue opportunity

Skills

Pipeline Development
Outbound Sales
SaaS Sales
Prospecting
Qualification Calls
Organizational Mapping
Sales Engagement

Plaid

Connects financial accounts to apps securely

About Plaid

Plaid simplifies financial data management for individuals and businesses by connecting various financial accounts to apps and services. Its main product is a set of APIs that allow developers to integrate financial data into their applications, enabling users to track spending, initiate payments, and access financial services all in one place. Plaid serves a wide range of clients, including app developers and financial institutions, and is used by popular apps like LendingTree and Square. Unlike many competitors, Plaid focuses on providing a comprehensive and scalable platform that supports various financial use cases, such as transactions and identity verification. The company's goal is to enhance the way users interact with their financial data, making it easier and more secure.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$714.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

We've got you covered: From medical, life, and 401ks, we’re here to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
Everyone is an owner: We want everyone to feel ownership over their work - literally, which is why we offer equity to full-time Plaids.
Vacation your way: We want to make sure you have time to meet your personal needs with unlimited PTO and two weeks of synchronous, company-wide vacation.
Grow your skills: Every Plaid is in control of their career development with our learning stipends, tools, and trainings.

Risks

Increased competition from API-based banking solutions like FIS's Code Connect platform.
Potential legal challenges, such as PNC's lawsuit over trademark issues.
Demand for enhanced transparency and security in financial data sharing.

Differentiation

Plaid offers seamless financial data integration through robust APIs for diverse clients.
Plaid's Pay by Bank for Bill Pay provides a cost-effective recurring payment solution.
Plaid's strategic partnerships enhance its value proposition in payroll and payment sectors.

Upsides

Plaid's expansion into the Triangle area indicates growth and increased hiring potential.
Partnership with Dwolla enhances Plaid's presence in the secure payments sector.
Collaboration with Ansa expands market reach through pay-by-bank capabilities for merchants.

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