Account Executive (Work From Home)

Persona; Canada; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent agency, Persona is seeking an Account Executive to work from home. The role involves managing client accounts, driving sales growth, and collaborating with internal teams. Ideal candidates are proactive, have strong communication skills, and come from a background in business or sales. Persona offers excellent benefits, including health insurance and a warm company culture.

Benefits

Health insurance

Unlimited paid time off

Annual bonuses based on performance

Monthly tech allowance

Opportunity to be paid in your currency of choice

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in sales or a similar role required.
• Ability to commit long-term and full-time.
• Fluency in English essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Identify new business opportunities to achieve sales targets.
• Provide client support and address issues promptly.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

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Persona is the company top startups use to hire people from all around the world. Our vision is a future where each person can find the best role for them and companies can discover the world’s best talent. Founded by two Stanford University graduates, Persona works with the world’s fastest-growing technology startups. Our clients are funded by some of the world’s top investors, like Founders Fund, Sequoia Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz.

Persona is a talent agency that recruits, trains, and staffs talented remote professionals such as yourself. This is an opportunity to work closely with the future Googles, Facebooks, and Amazons of the world—building out their organizations and helping them reach the next level of success.

We support everyone we hire with training, mentoring, and technology resources so they are enabled to do their best and are as happy as possible in their roles. We have a large international team dedicated to supporting and taking care of new Persona team members, and our goal is to provide excellent long-term career opportunities for everyone who joins the team.

Who’s building Persona?

We are a global team of passionate problem solvers who love to build new things and make our customers happy. Our team is made up of motivated, hard-working people spanning the globe, united by a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for:

The Account Executive will be responsible for managing client accounts, building strong relationships, and driving sales growth. This role requires a proactive individual with excellent communication skills and a deep understanding of the market and client needs.

Responsibilities—what you'll do:

• Client Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring their satisfaction.
• Sales Growth: Identify and pursue new business opportunities to achieve sales targets and expand the client base.
• Account Strategy: Develop and implement strategic account plans to achieve revenue goals and drive client success.
• Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats.
• Proposal Development: Prepare and present proposals, contracts, and other documents to potential clients.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, product development, and customer support, to ensure seamless service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Reporting: Provide regular reports on account status, sales performance, and market insights to senior management.
• Customer Support: Address client issues and concerns promptly and professionally, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.
• Networking: Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to build relationships and promote the company's services.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in sales or a similar role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with CRM systems
• Fully fluent in English
• Skilled in the use of apps and technology
• Ability to commit long-term and full-time
• Ability to work U.S. business hours (Pacific Time, Central Time, or Eastern Time)
• This position is for serious, career-oriented candidates

Other qualities we look for:

• Track record of success at work or in school
• An ability to solve complex problems with minimal guidance
• Experience in high performance work or school environments
• Willingness to work hard and persevere
• Intellectual curiosity and resourcefulness
• Professionalism

What we offer:

• Best salaries in the industry
• Permanent ability to work from anywhere in the world
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• A fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Warm and friendly company culture
• Full benefits

Benefits at Persona:

• Health insurance
• Unlimited paid time off (paid sick and vacation leaves)
• Annual bonuses based on performance
• Monthly tech allowance
• Opportunity to be paid in your currency of choice

This is a full-time and long-term role, dedicated exclusively to serving one of our clients. We are looking for individuals who are ready to fully commit their time and energy to one company and grow and develop along with that company. All roles at Persona are 100% work-from-anywhere (work from home or wherever it suits you best). If this is your first time working for a U.S. company, that’s okay; we provide guidance and assistance getting set up as a remote professional. Once hired, we will carefully match you to a client company of ours that perfectly suits your career background, skills, and goals.

In case you or any exceptional people you know are exploring other roles, our rapidly growing company is also looking for new team members with backgrounds in administration, bookkeeping, accounting, finance, project management, operations, recruiting, human resources, content writing, social media management, research, executive assistance, customer service, customer support, technical support, data management, video editing, sales, account management, marketing, and design.

Visit our website for more information: https://www.personatalent.com/

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and Project Management

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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