Sales Associate, New York

Speedrun Talent Network; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan contributions

Unlimited Vacation + PTO bonus

Bonus and stock ownership

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave (20 weeks)

Global offsites and team outings

Office set-up stipend

Wellness credit $50/month

Lunch credit $25 USD

Job summary

Talos is seeking a Sales Associate to join a globally distributed, hybrid-friendly team bridging institutional finance and digital assets. You will support the full deal lifecycle, gain product expertise, and contribute to pipeline generation and deal execution.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in client-facing roles, strong communication, and experience with CRM systems like Salesforce. This role offers growth and opportunities across a distributed organization.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years of experience in a client-facing role in enterprise SaaS, fintech, or institutional finance.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple workflows.
• Clear and professional communication; comfortable explaining complex concepts.
• Experience using CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) within a structured sales process.
• Coachable, proactive, and able to work with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support pipeline generation through targeted prospecting and early-stage qualification across core client segments.
• Participate in discovery and demo calls with senior sales team members.
• Maintain CRM hygiene in Salesforce with accurate records.
• Conduct market and account research to identify high-potential prospects.
• Coordinate with Solutions, Account Management, Product, and Engineering to advance deals.
• Support proposal development and follow-up materials for opportunities.
• Capture and quantify product feedback to inform roadmap discussions.
• Build product knowledge of Talos capabilities and competitive positioning.
• Represent Talos at industry events to build relationships and opportunities.

Skills

Client-facing

Communication

Organizational skills

Self-direction

Proactive

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Talos: Institutional Fabric for the Digital Asset Market

Founded in 2018, Talos provides institutional-grade trading technology for the global digital asset market, powering many of the major players in the crypto ecosystem. Our mission is clear: to advance the mass adoption of digital assets by seamlessly connecting institutions to the digital asset ecosystem. We are committed to building the most innovative and trusted platform in the world, supporting the entire trading lifecycle.

At Talos, you’ll find an environment that champions kindness and respect, values diverse perspectives, and upholds inclusivity at every turn. We believe every member of our team brings invaluable insights and abilities that drive Talos forward. In our pursuit of excellence, we foster a culture of trust, integrity, collaboration, and mutual growth.

We are a tight-knit yet globally distributed team of highly experienced engineers and business leaders, with hubs in New York, London, Singapore, and Cyprus. Whether in-office or remote, you’ll be part of a hybrid-friendly environment where your unique talents and insights will play a crucial role in building something extraordinar

Sales Associate

This is an early-career sales opportunity for individuals looking to build a long-term career at the intersection of institutional finance and digital assets.

As a Sales Associate at Talos, you will work closely with senior Sales and Solutions colleagues across the full deal lifecycle - from initial outreach and qualification through to solutioning, trials, and close. You will develop strong product expertise, gain a deep understanding of institutional trading workflows, and contribute directly to pipeline generation and deal execution.

Talos operates a structured, consultative sales environment. This role is well-suited to someone who is organized, intellectually curious, and motivated to understand how markets and trading infrastructure function.

Responsibilities

• Support pipeline generation through targeted prospecting, outreach, and early-stage qualification across Talos’s core client segments, including hedge funds, market makers, prime brokers, and digital asset service providers.

• Participate in discovery and demo calls alongside senior sales team members, learning to map client workflows and requirements to Talos’s product capabilities.

• Maintain high-quality CRM hygiene in Salesforce, ensuring all opportunities, contacts, and activities are accurately recorded and up to date.

• Conduct market and account research to identify high-potential prospects and inform account prioritization strategies.

• Coordinate cross-functionally with Solutions, Account Management, Product, and Engineering to advance deals and ensure accurate client communication.

• Support proposal development, workflow documentation, and follow-up materials for active opportunities.

• Capture and quantify product feedback and feature requests, connecting client insights to product roadmap discussions.

• Build strong product knowledge over time, including Talos’s capabilities, competitive positioning, and technical architecture.

• Represent Talos at industry conferences and client events to build relationships, enhance brand presence, and identify new business opportunities.

Requirements

• 1 - 2 years of experience in a client-facing role, ideally within enterprise SaaS, fintech, or institutional financial services.

• Strong recent graduates with relevant internship experience will also be considered.

• Demonstrated interest in financial markets, trading, and technology.

• Familiarity with digital assets or crypto markets is advantageous but not required.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple workflows reliably.

• Experience using CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) within a structured sales process.

• Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts in straightforward terms.

• Coachable, proactive, and thoughtful in approach, with good judgment on when to elevate versus act independently.

• High level of ownership and self-direction; able to identify priorities, remove blockers, and maintain momentum without constant guidance.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, distributed team environment with a high degree of autonomy.

Our Sales Approach

Talos operates a systematic, consultative sales process built around a simple principle: listen first, sell second.

We maintain a balanced pipeline across focus segments, use Salesforce rigorously to track progress, and hand off every closed deal with a documented account plan so the relationship starts on solid footing from day one.

We play the long game. Underpromise, overdeliver, and build the kind of relationships that compound over time.

Check out these videos and links to learn more about Talos and our culture!

• Spotlight Article: Talos Snapshot by DRW

• Podcast: 2023 episode with co-founders Anton & Ethan

• Website: Explore Talos: Products, Investors, Team & More

• Case Studies: Real world examples of client solutions

• Awards: Talos Wins Hedgeweek Global Digital Assets Award 2024

• Culture: Award-winning, Forbes-listed, low-attrition team

Andreessen Horowitz re: Talos: "The company best suited to drive institutional adoption is one that understands traditional capital markets deeply and is forward-thinking enough to fully grasp the promise of crypto. Talos is that company."

Benefits

You will also enjoy a comprehensive array of competitive benefits, regardless of your location, within our warm, welcoming, and ambitious company culture. Some of our benefits include:

• Retirement plan contributions

• Unlimited Vacation + a PTO bonus: Employees that take 15 days of vacation, with 5 days being consecutive, receive a $2000 USD bonus.

• Bonus and stock ownership

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid parental leave for 20 weeks, after 1 year of service

• Global offsites and team outings

• A one-time stipend towards at-home office set-up for all employees

• A wellness credit of $50 accrued monthly, to go towards things like gym memberships, ski-passes, and work out classes.

• A lunch credit of $25 USD towards lunches for days in-office

• Donation matching up to $100 USD annually

• Other in-office perks: Catered lunches on Tuesdays, snacks, and drinks

Talos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Talos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].