Brightseed

Sr Small Business Account Executive

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TelecommunicationsIndustries

Senior Small Business Account Executive

Employment Type: Full-time Location Type: Remote Salary: Not Specified


Company Description

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality – designing and building a world-class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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Position Overview

Brightspeed is currently looking for a Senior Small Business Account Executive to join our growing team! You will be responsible for producing new and incremental sales and revenue growth within an assigned territory of customers. You will be responsible for the retention of key customer relationships while selling the full line of Brightspeed's products and services to prospective customers.


Responsibilities

As Senior Small Business Account Executive, your duties will include:

  • Drive growth through new logo acquisition within an assigned territory.
  • Drive new business with prospect accounts (zero billers).
  • Responsible for selling the company’s products and services via telephone/web conferencing using a solution-based/consultative sales approach.
  • Qualify leads, identify decision makers, determine customer needs, explain product/service variations, overcome customer objections, and close sales.
  • Responsible for updating relevant customer information, including sales funnel activity, opportunity updates, maintenance of monthly goals, customer proposals, and customer contracts.
  • Provide superior service with every customer interaction.

Qualifications

What it takes to catch our eye:

  • High School diploma, GED, or equivalent education and 2 years of sales experience.
  • Preferably based at our corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC.
  • Prior sales experience with a history of new market growth acquisition in a Telesales/web conferencing environment.
  • Strong oral and written communication, analytical problem-solving, and closing skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Bonus Points For:

  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
  • Demonstrated stable track record of success in an inside/outside sales role.
  • Advanced understanding of technology products and solutions and knowledge of how they are interrelated.
  • Passion for customer service and the desire to understand and introduce new technology to potential clients and customer base.
  • Ability to function in an unscripted capacity; requires solid interviewing/selling/persuasion skills, in addition to a strong knowledge of the company's products/services and often requires additional knowledge of competitor's products/services.

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Additional Information

Why Join Us?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working. Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce.

At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office, or field-based, depending on the position, business needs, and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional, and financial health.

Skills

Solution-Based Sales
Consultative Selling
Customer Relationship Management
Lead Qualification
Prospecting
Customer Needs Analysis
Objection Handling
Sales Funnel Management
Customer Service

Brightseed

AI platform for discovering health-boosting compounds

About Brightseed

Brightseed discovers beneficial compounds in nature that can enhance human health using artificial intelligence. Their Forager® platform identifies bioactive compounds—small molecules from plants and microbes that positively affect biological functions. They also offer Brightseed™ Bio Gut Fiber, which contains bioactives that support gut health. By partnering with companies, Brightseed provides insights into bioactives and their health benefits, aiming to unlock the potential of these compounds.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$123.8MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
AI & Machine Learning, HealthcareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Hybrid work flexibility
Medical, dental, & vision
Unlimited PTO
Life insurance
EAP
401(k) plan
Mental health platform
Employee discounts
Cell phone & commuter costs
Parental leave

Risks

Increased competition from established brands like Centrum in the bioactive market.
Over-reliance on partnerships like Manitoba Harvest could limit market reach.
Regulatory scrutiny poses challenges as Brightseed expands in the health and wellness sector.

Differentiation

Brightseed uses AI to discover bioactives, accelerating discovery from years to months.
Forager® A.I. maps bioactives to health outcomes with unprecedented accuracy and speed.
Brightseed's Bio Gut Fiber is made from upcycled hemp hulls, appealing to eco-conscious consumers.

Upsides

Growing consumer interest in personalized nutrition boosts demand for Brightseed's bioactive products.
Rising gut health awareness increases demand for Brightseed's gut health-focused bioactives.
Regulatory support for bioactives in supplements facilitates Brightseed's market expansion.

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