What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Sales Executive position at SafeSend?
About SafeSend
At SafeSend, we are automating the tax and accounting profession with innovative, emerging technologies. We help accounting firms and tax practitioners work more efficiently and better serve their clients. We are driven by our vision and are always on the lookout for talented, team-oriented people who want to help us continue to push forward. Join us and work in an exciting environment, with some of the brightest and most creative people in technology!
Opportunity Overview
Our growing software as a service (SaaS) business is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled problem solver who thrives on interaction with clients / co-workers, rewarding work, and constant learning. We are seeking a proactive and determined Sales Development Representative who embodies the hunter mentality. This role is perfect for someone who excels in generating new business opportunities and is eager to drive growth. You will be at the forefront of identifying and pursuing potential leads, engaging with prospects, and setting the stage for our sales success. If you are driven by achieving targets, this is the role for you.
Location - Ann Arbor Michigan (Hybrid)
Responsibilities
With offices and remote employees across the U.S. and India, SafeSend fosters a dynamic, hybrid culture that supports a true work/life balance. We value our employees, no matter where they live and work, and offer many opportunities to stay connected, foster collaboration, grow professional skills, and just have fun.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including company-paid health benefits, company-matched 401 (k) plan and a Section 125 plan. We provide an environment that encourages a healthy lifestyle promoting work/life balance and overall employee well-being. We also offer holidays and paid time off, STD and more.
SafeSend is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state or local law.
At SafeSend, we are automating the tax and accounting profession with innovative, emerging technologies. We help accounting firms and tax practitioners work more efficiently and better serve their clients. We are driven by our vision and are always on the lookout for talented, team-oriented people who want to help us continue to push forward. Join us and work in an exciting environment, with some of the brightest and most creative people in technology!
Opportunity Overview
Our growing software as a service (SaaS) business is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled problem solver who thrives on interaction with clients / co-workers, rewarding work, and constant learning. We are seeking a proactive and determined Sales Development Representative who embodies the hunter mentality. This role is perfect for someone who excels in generating new business opportunities and is eager to drive growth. You will be at the forefront of identifying and pursuing potential leads, engaging with prospects, and setting the stage for our sales success. If you are driven by achieving targets, this is the role for you.
Location - Ann Arbor Michigan (Hybrid)
Responsibilities
- Over a myriad of communication channels - outbound phone calls, email, and video – reach out to both cold and warm leads, to contact decision makers in prospective customer firms, to introduce them to SafeSend and our suite of solutions.
- Develop ongoing relationships with prospective customers by being a resource, demonstrating a good understanding of our key products, and communicating effectively (oral and written).
- Cultivate and nurture prospects to advance them from unknown status to an appointment with a Sales Executive or scheduled product demo.
- Be creative and unique in outreach efforts that drive hand raising opportunities.
- Make outbound phone calls to prospective customers to collect information and set or confirm appointments.
- Use social media best practices and networking skills to connect with and engage prospective customers.
- Work with our talented Marketing team on new methods to reach prospective customers and get the word out.
- Assist Sales Executives in customer and prospective customer follow-up.
- Strive for meeting and exceeding targets for contacts made, appointments set, relevant information collected, and overall sales pipeline growth with the ultimate goal to aid in bringing on new business.
- Be curious and motivated to deliver top-notch job performance and then potentially springboard into other roles in the organization.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Good at storytelling, capturing interest, and engaging customers and prospective customers in a compelling way.
- Fast learner with a demonstrated aptitude to learn new skills and topics related to client collaboration technology.
- Strong time management and organization skills.
- Team player with good collaboration and listening skills.
- Driven and passionate about achieving goals and moving the needle.
- Knowledge of the public accounting space or professional tax preparation is a plus.
- 1-2 years in outbound-focused sales or other customer-oriented roles/internships (support, customer service, etc.). SDR/BDR experience is a plus but not required.
- Salesforce CRM experience is a plus but not required.
With offices and remote employees across the U.S. and India, SafeSend fosters a dynamic, hybrid culture that supports a true work/life balance. We value our employees, no matter where they live and work, and offer many opportunities to stay connected, foster collaboration, grow professional skills, and just have fun.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including company-paid health benefits, company-matched 401 (k) plan and a Section 125 plan. We provide an environment that encourages a healthy lifestyle promoting work/life balance and overall employee well-being. We also offer holidays and paid time off, STD and more.
SafeSend is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state or local law.