Strategic Account Executive
ForterFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with at least 3 years of quota-carrying Account Executive experience, including 2 years in a closing role targeting mid-market customers. A proven track record selling to companies with over $10M in annual revenue, ideally in eCommerce, SaaS, fintech, or related sectors, is essential. Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles, strong discovery, solution selling, and negotiation skills, and the ability to build and manage a self-sourced pipeline are required. Familiarity with sales methodologies like MEDDICC is preferred, along with a passion for fintech and eCommerce and a collaborative mindset.
The Senior Account Executive will own the full sales cycle, from pipeline generation to closing deals with mid-market eCommerce brands. Responsibilities include proactively identifying opportunities to sell new products like credit cards and working capital, building a pipeline through self-prospecting and networking, and conducting in-depth discovery to tailor solutions. The role involves driving consultative sales with C-level stakeholders, collaborating with underwriters on offers, working with relationship management for customer retention, researching and understanding target brands, and sharing customer insights for product development.
Banking services for startups and founders
Mercury provides banking services specifically designed for startups, regardless of their size or stage of development. Their offerings include free checking and savings accounts, debit and credit cards, and options for domestic and international wire transfers, as well as treasury and venture debt services. The platform is user-friendly, allowing founders to manage their finances with ease. What sets Mercury apart from traditional banks is its focus on the startup community, offering programs that connect founders with valuable resources and advice to help them succeed. The goal of Mercury is to empower startups by providing them with the financial tools and support they need to grow and thrive.