You are excited at the prospect of contributing to the growth of a fast-paced tech company, and you won’t settle for mediocrity anywhere along the way. You don’t sit around and wait to be told what to do. You take the initiative and find creative ways to get work done. You’re a great team player. You’re open-minded, committed to the success of all your colleagues, and you are a positive person to be around. You put the customer at the heart of your work and strive to create an exceptional customer experience.
How you will make an impact:
As an SMB- Account Executive, you will be responsible for identifying and closing business opportunities in the SMB space. The SMB AE will be a trusted consultant for prospective clients, helping them simplify the complexities and solve the challenges of being a successful e-commerce seller.
Applicants must live within commuting distance to either our Chichester or London office for occasional team meetings.
Work with Sales Executive members to position and leverage sales opportunities to acquire, grow, and expand small- to medium-sized business accounts
Build and manage a book of business through outbound prospecting as well as inbound leads
Actively manage the sales process, including positioning, presenting and /demoing the product, and closing sales
Be a subject matter expert for one or more categories/verticals
Be the trusted advisor to key C-Level executives/decision-makers within the customer or prospect’s organization such as CIO, COO, and CEO
Maintain a clear and detailed record of key sales data through our CRM system
Provide an accurate and up-to-date sales forecast
Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales quotas
Coordinate and collaborate with the support and implementation teams to ensure the long-term success of the client
Be flexible to take on additional tasks needed to scale the sales organization
Continuously develop your knowledge of our product, industry, and sales process
An entrepreneurial mindset and approach to everything you do: self-motivated, resourceful, innovative, forward-thinking, accountable, and committed
Previous experience working within a SaaS sales environment, e-commerce, or retail would be advantageous
Strong communication and organizational skills
Demonstrable knowledge of the sales cycle from start to finish
Excellent presentation skills and knowledge
A passion for consuming information such as market reports, competitive analysis, and customer feedback
Required Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree
2-3+ years of sales closing experience in SaaS or other software-related B2B sales roles
Experience with consultative, value-based selling methodologies (TAS, Meddic, etc)
Experience with Salesforce CRM software
A working knowledge of e-commerce business
A proven track record of success
The ability to travel
Linnworks Benefits:
Remote & flexible working – with hybrid options in London or Chichester
Fantastic team culture based on trust and belonging.
Laptop & home office budget – £500 to set up your ideal workspace.
Private Medical Insurance with Aviva, including Dental & Optical.
Group Life Insurance & Yulife Wellbeing & Rewards.
Mental well-being support – Access therapy, mental health sessions, and yoga through a free premium subscription to Headspace.
EAP confidential benefit – 24/7 access to compassionate guidance & expert advice
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Training, support, and personal development
As the global leader in the eCommerce automation sector, Linnworks has one mission: Giving our clients back their time to grow and lead their brands. Companies wanting to sell their products via marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, Facebook, etc need a platform to automate and monitor retail, inventory and shipping processes and performance. We have teams across North America and Europe, and we are backed by Marlin Equity Partners, a leading growth equity firm headquartered out of California. Linnworks not only has the market-leading product for e-commerce automation but also attracts the best people in the industry. Highly skilled, passionate, and collaborative with a winning and customer-centric attitude - we pride ourselves on our people.
Life at Linnworks:
Linnworks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EoE). We believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background leads to a better environment for our employees and better service for our customers. We value the training and development of our employees deeply. We are committed to continuous investment in their personal growth, providing clear paths for career progression, and equipping them with the tools and training required to become experts in their profession.
