Account Executive

Evident; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation including base salary and stock options

Full medical, dental, vision benefits, and 401K

Unlimited PTO and paid parental leave

Home internet stipend

Job summary

Evident is looking for a results-driven Account Executive based in Atlanta to expand its footprint across mid-market and enterprise organizations. This role involves selling to sophisticated buyers and requires 3+ years of SaaS sales experience.

Responsibilities include managing the sales lifecycle, driving outbound prospecting, and articulating the company's value to executives. The position offers competitive compensation and full benefits, including unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience closing SaaS solutions in mid-market and/or enterprise environments.
• Proven ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles.
• Strong discovery, negotiation, and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales lifecycle from initial prospecting through close.
• Drive outbound prospecting into a defined set of target accounts.
• Lead thoughtful discovery to uncover risk and operational inefficiencies.

Skills

SaaS sales experience

Negotiation skills

Executive communication skills

Discovery skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Evident gives Risk, Procurement, and Operations leaders the tools they need to automate third‑party insurance verification, reduce exposure, and ensure compliance across complex networks of vendors, contractors, and partners.

With fast verification, intelligent workflows, and the industry’s largest business credentialing network, Evident powers a faster, smarter, and more secure way to manage third‑party risk—whether in the public or commercial sector.

Evident is a VC‑backed tech startup, headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Learn more at evidentid.com.

Account Executive

We are seeking a results‑driven Account Executive to help expand Evident’s footprint across mid‑market and enterprise organizations. This role will focus on selling to sophisticated buyers in Risk, Legal, Procurement, and Operations, navigating complex sales cycles, and closing high‑impact, multi‑stakeholder deals.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of SaaS sales experience, is comfortable running a full‑cycle sales process, and thrives in environments where strong discovery, executive‑level conversations, and disciplined deal execution matter.

This role is based in Atlanta or Tampa.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales lifecycle—from initial prospecting through close—across mid‑market and enterprise accounts
• Drive outbound prospecting into a defined set of target accounts while also converting inbound opportunities
• Lead thoughtful discovery to uncover risk, operational inefficiencies, and business impact
• Clearly articulate Evident’s value and vision to executives and cross‑functional buying committees
• Deliver compelling product demonstrations tailored to buyer pain points and use cases
• Build and maintain strong relationships with decision‑makers, influencers, and champions
• Manage opportunities with discipline, including forecasting, deal strategy, and next‑step execution
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success to accelerate deal velocity and ensure strong handoffs
• Consistently meet or exceed quota in a competitive, high‑expectation sales environment

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience closing SaaS solutions in mid‑market and/or enterprise environments
• Proven ability to navigate complex, multi‑stakeholder sales cycles
• Strong discovery, negotiation, and executive communication skills
• Track record of meeting or exceeding quota
• Experience selling into Risk, Legal, Compliance, Procurement, or Operations teams is a strong plus
• Comfortable with outbound prospecting and building pipeline in parallel with closing
• Highly organized, accountable, and process‑oriented
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Nice to have – experience selling into Retail, Hospitality, Manufacturing, or Construction

Benefits

• Our team solves a critical problem with huge business potential—see the direct impact of your work on customers
• Competitive compensation, including base salary and stock options
• Full medical, dental, vision benefits, and 401K
• Unlimited PTO and paid parental leave
• Home internet stipend, virtual events, and more
• Recently named one of Atlanta’s Coolest Companies & 50 on Fire by Atlanta Inno
• Recognized as one of the Top 10 Fastest Growing Companies in Atlanta & one of the Best Places to Work in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.