Junior Account Executive
Want to join the founding team of a startup within a startup to launch a new product?
We’re looking for a curious, ambitious, self-starter passionate about sales to join our strategy team. The role requires a combination of sales, business, and marketing skills. You will be one of the first to join the team and will be integral in defining the position and growing our business.
Who we are: SpotHero is a rapidly growing tech company that’s making life easier for the daily driver. Drivers across the nation use the SpotHero mobile app or website to reserve discounted parking on-the-go or in advance.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop and maintain relationships with new and current customers
- Research current customers and map organizations for opportunities to cross-sell
- Develop and define sales processes and best practices
- Initiate new contacts through networking and cold-calling to increase customer base
- Prepare proposals for customer based on their needs
- Maintain accurate pipeline data and reporting
- Overachieve sales targets
- Manage and grow top-tier accounts
Who you are:
- Relationship Builder. Well-spoken and well-written. You are a clear and compelling communicator in person, on the phone, and over email.
- You work hard to make things happen. You have exceptional follow-through and understand the level of work it takes to build and maintain a high conversion pipeline.
- You can juggle multiple projects at once and never forget to follow up. You know the smallest details can be the most important.
- A rising tide lifts all boats. You work well with teams, supporting and encouraging the success of everyone around you.
How you operate:
- You balance quality work with getting the job done
- You spend time outside of work developing your skills and expertise
- You set realistic goals, then work hard to exceed them
- You have excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
- You are passionate and have a sense of humor- qualities essential to making SpotHero an outstanding place to work
- You are comfortable with and love a scrappy, ambiguous high energy startup environment
Qualifications:
- 1-4 years of relevant, client facing work experience
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Excellent presentation and personal skills
- Proven ability to make things happen and move the needle
What we are offering:
- Career game changer – A truly unique experience to work for a fast growing startup in a role with unlimited potential for growth.
- Excellent benefits – We cover 90% of Medical Premiums, 50% of Dental & Vision Premiums, and offer company sponsored Life Insurance.
- Flexible PTO policy and great work/life balance – We value and support each individual team member.
- Fun perks like snacks, catered lunches, happy hours, wellness programs, and SpotHero swag.
- Annual parking stipend (duh – we're a parking company!).
- The opportunity to collaborate with fun, innovative, and passionate people in a casual, yet highly productive atmosphere.
- A workplace recognized as the Startup of the Year by Built in Chicago and one of Chicago’s Best Places to Work for Women Under 35 by Crain’s Chicago Business.