Account Executive, Merchant Partnerships

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PerkSpot is searching for a Account Executive to join our Merchant Partnerships team! Founded in 2006, PerkSpot is dedicated to inspiring others to love where they work by providing exclusive access to the best discounts available - anywhere. We ensure employees see offers curated to their interests, allowing them to save on electronics, home goods, meal delivery, mortgages, travel, and all the other little-and big-things that will make life a bit easier.
PerkSpot is looking for an ambitious Account Executive to join our Merchant Partnerships team. As a member of the Partnerships team, you'll be personally responsible for finding and partnering with medium-to-large national brands to offer exclusive discounts to over 21 million users.
This role will focus on mid-tier to large partners; you will work through your list of accounts and warm leads to set up a call to discuss our product. Some cold outreach via email, phone, and/or other sources is required to acquire new business.
What you'll accomplish:

  • Meet the team. Culture is huge at PerkSpot. Take this time to meet the team and learn the ins and outs of the business, as well as gain a better understanding of the competitive advertising and marketing industry landscape
  • Get acquainted with account portfolio, establish category expertise, and develop a strategic plan of action
  • Reach out and engage with new partner prospects to launch new campaigns on PerkSpot
  • You'll onboard hundreds of new brand campaigns and drive millions of dollars in purchases of products and services
  • You'll be personally responsible for millions of dollars in advertising revenue


What we're looking for:

  • 1-5 years' experience in sales, Advertising/Marketing/E-commerce a plus
  • A proven track record of previous sales success, preferably enterprise-level eCommerce sales
  • Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite experience is preferred
  • Previous experience working with direct brands, advertising agencies and affiliate networks
  • Strong sales negotiation, organizational, and written skills


About PerkSpot:
PerkSpot is the trusted employee discount platform that provides meaningful, personalized savings on the things that matter most. Our approach is simple, inspiring others to love where they work by offering the steepest, most intentional discounts on over 1,000 reputable brands. From local deals to big-name nationwide offerings, our 98% retention rate speaks for itself.
We are an established company with a strong foundation, growing consistently and steadily. What does that mean for you? The opportunity to hit the ground running and see the impact of your work! As a leader in the industry, we're committed to doing more - developing better products, reaching more employers, and getting more members engaged with our platform. Our passion is to make every place a great place to work, starting with our own.
Your first few months as a PerkSpotter:
Providing value doesn't have to wait, from day one we are open to your big ideas. In your first few months, you will...

  • Meet the team! We think our people are pretty great, so we want to ensure you're introduced to all of the right team members to help you succeed. You'll spend quite a bit of time with the Merchant Partnerships, Content Operations, Customer Service, Accounting, Marketing and Advertising Coordinators, Managers, and Senior Leadership.
  • Get to know PerkSpot! Immerse yourself in the business, engage with internal stakeholders, and participate in monthly companywide All Hands meetings.
  • Sharpen your skills! You will become well-versed in the PerkSpot platform and other tools we use such as Salesforce, Affiliate Networks, Microsoft Office, and more!
  • See your impact! You will be integral to the success and growth of PerkSpot. You will personally oversee the most important and challenging initiatives across the partnerships organization.
  • Participate in company-wide events! Whether it's office miniature golf or a raffle gameshow, company culture is at the forefront of our business.


The perks and benefits:
With a name like PerkSpot, it's no secret that employee perks are kind of our thing. Below are a few of the many perks and benefits we offer to our people.

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance effective on your first day of employment, and 100% employer-funded short-term & long-term disability insurance
  • Open PTO policy & fully paid parental leave
  • 401(k) with company match and free financial consulting from Holberg Financial
  • WFH flexibility and home-office expense budget
  • Free lunch in the office, on-site gym access, bring your pet to work!
  • Access to our exclusive perks & discounts


How to apply:
All applications will be kept strictly confidential. Please submit a resume and cover letter telling us how you stack up to the qualifications, plus any other information you feel would be relevant to PerkSpot. Don't be afraid to show your spark and personality!
All positions require full background screening.
Offering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is a priority at PerkSpot. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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Technology we use

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Location

320 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60654

An Insider's view of PerkSpot

What projects are you most excited about?

The projects that excite me the most are ones where I'm able to collaborate cross-functionally to creatively market the company. With a product that is always evolving, it's exciting learning and expanding my knowledge as a marketing professional while telling the brand's story to a variety of different industries and audiences.

Courtney

Senior Content Marketing Associate

What makes someone successful on your team?

Having a strong sense of curiosity goes far on the PerkSpot Finance team. We are always pushing to dig deeper on analysis and provide the “why” behind the numbers. We want our partners across the business to have the information they need to be successful. If they succeed, then we’ve done our jobs.

Mel

Director of Finance

How do your team's ideas influence the company's direction?

The tech team has a lot of influence over how solutions are implemented, leading to scalable, reliable solutions which provide great value to our users. Ultimately these design decisions help grow the business by providing a great user experience!

Chris

Manager of DevOps

How does your team reward individual success?

Each week a member of our team is recognized as the PerkSpot "Star" of the week. They recieve a big trophy to position on their desk for the week and receive credits to spend in our gift card platform. This person has gone above and beyond to help the company and/or support multiple teams on a special project or initiative.

Anthony

Senior Account Executive

What are PerkSpot Perks + Benefits

PerkSpot Benefits Overview

PerkSpot offers the full suite of benefits you’d expect from a profitable, established company, including health and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, pre-tax transit benefits, and fully-funded disability coverage. We have in-office bike storage and showers on-site.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K) matching
Company equity
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Company sponsored family events
Vacation + Time Off
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Pet friendly
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Onsite gym
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education available during work hours
Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

PerkSpot offers free Financial Advisory services to all our employees from an outside Financial Advisory firm.

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