Strategic Account Executive
About Us
Virtuous is on a mission to inspire global generosity by helping nonprofits build better relationships with their donors. We offer a modern software platform that provides mid-sized charities with elegant tools for fundraising, marketing, volunteerism, and online giving.
Our talented team is driven to disrupt the status quo in the nonprofit sector. We are hungry, humble, and committed to delivering best-in-class software solutions, customer success interactions, and sales experiences to the world’s leading nonprofits
We also recognize the importance of giving back and making a difference in the communities where we live and work. That's why we practice radical generosity by volunteering at nonprofits or going the extra mile for our team and the customers we serve. We take our work seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We believe that life is too short not to love what you do.
The ideal candidate for Virtuous embodies our values by:
Asking questions with a spirit of curiosity
Giving feedback freely with candor & grace, welcoming it in return
Displaying a passion for philanthropy and technology
Serving with joy. Everyone is willing to make the coffee!
Celebrating the wins & milestones of others
Assuming good intent & demonstrating trust in others
Pursuing relationships with people different from themselves & creates space to be human
Find our core values & more here.
Position Summary
We're looking for a Strategic Account Executive to join our growing team! If hired you will be joining a leading company in the nonprofit CRM SaaS space recognized by Inc 5000 and as an Inc Best Workplace. Virtuous as a product is a responsive fundraising platform helping nonprofits raise more money and do more good. In this role, you will use inbound and outbound sales techniques to sell complex cloud-based software to large and medium-sized nonprofits.
Members of this team report directly to the Manager of Strategic Sales and will work closely with the marketing, BDR, and Partner team to help maximize our growth. Your responsibilities will include using consultative selling techniques to sell CRM solutions, building a list of potential Virtuous customers, assisting in inbound marketing efforts, contract/proposal creation, and demoing the software.
Preference will be given to candidates who reside within commuting distance of our office locations in Phoenix, AZ or Plano, TX. Our offices follow a hybrid work arrangement, allowing employees to work from the comfort of their homes two days a week. For the right candidates, remote work will be considered.
Responsibilities
Find prospects and quickly establish credibility and relationships with nonprofits
Drive approximately 50% of your own pipeline with the balance coming from inbound leads, BDR outbound and the Virtuous Partner network
Leveraging your knowledge of the nonprofit fundraising space and quickly become an expert on the common software needs and pain points of nonprofit organizations
You will be a subject matter expert in your assigned verticals
Perform online and live demonstrations of the software and services
Help build the overall culture and brand value of Virtuous by collaborating with our internal team and continuously looking for innovative ways to grow the company.
You Must Have
At least 5 years of sales experience with proven success as a top performer and upward mobility within the SaaS space (preferably CRMs, email marketing, and other relevant cloud software)
Ability to develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy designed to meet and exceed revenue targets, expand market share, and drive business growth
Must be able to consult on the typical integrations and technical requirements and provide recommendations.
Proficiency in navigating through intricate organizational frameworks, managing extended sales processes, and engaging with various stakeholders in decision-making
Expert sales acumen including prospecting, negotiating and closing deals.
Mastery of the entire sales process from various supporting roles and perspectives.
Demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility and dedication to completing activities necessary with diligence and commitment
Great at prioritizing - Knows how and where to spend their time and blocks calendar accordingly
Relentless and competitive, you love to win
Challenger mindset and excellent negotiation skills.
Someone who is a constant learner and focuses on personal and professional growth
A passion for helping nonprofits and a desire to truly understand what makes a nonprofit tick (knowledge of the nonprofit industry is a plus)
Willingness to talk to anybody at any time with a huge smile on your face
A love of finding and solving new challenges
A willingness to constantly experiment, change, and grow
Ability to take your work seriously without taking yourself too seriously
Strong experience in sales B2B SaaS sales
Amazing communicator with the ability to make complex topics easy to understand
Knowledge of technology, and the ability to do your own software demos
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment
What We Offer
Market competitive pay leveraging Carta data
Employee recognition through Bonusly (birthdays, anniversaries, achievements, etc.)
401(k) retirement plan with company matching- 50% match up to 6% of compensation after 90 days
We value our employee’s work-life balance and encourage taking advantage of Unlimited PTO
Supportive time off including paid volunteer days and company holidays
Employer-contributed healthcare benefits, encompassing medical, dental, and vision coverage, with plans available for dependents and choices for Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
12 weeks primary parent leave, 4 weeks secondary parent leave - full pay (adoption as well)
We pride ourselves on Community and host exciting company outings and events.
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