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Account Executive

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of sales experience, specifically in financing
  • 5 years sales experience in the home improvement market, preferred, but not mandatory
  • Solid knowledge of metrics and how they impact a contractor’s book of business to drive business profitability
  • Excellent written/verbal communication and customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and sign prospective customers through all channels, including internal referrals and new contractors
  • Clearly articulate the 360 Finance value proposition through all mediums
  • Develop a comprehensive knowledge of 360 Finance products and attributes, understand customer needs and requirements
  • Develop and innovate on sales processes, pitches, and approaches.

Key facts

Other skills

  • Sales
  • Communication
  • Metric System
  • Active Listening
  • Assertiveness
  • Persistence
  • Results Focused
  • Collaboration

About the company

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Modernize

Marketing & Advertising

Here at Modernize, we’ve set out to create a fresh experience to connect contractors with homeowners looking to upgrade their home. Today we focus primarily on energy efficiency upgrades like solar panels, windows and roofing. Built on the strong foundation of Home Improvement Leads over the past 10 years, we work with the most professional contractors in the country, and touch millions of homeowners each year. The Modernize Team Our team is based right in the heart of downtown Austin, TX on Congress where we get to enjoy everything this wonderful city has to offer -- the amazing technology startup scene, SXSW, live music, fantastic restaurants, and best of all, the great people of Austin. We're looking for individuals who will thrive in our dynamic start-up environment. Those who enjoy using creativity to solve problems, and can work as part of a team, will thrive in our environment. It sounds cliché but at Modernize.com we work hard and play hard.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryMarketing & Advertising
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

Company Overview

At Modernize (a QuinStreet division) our mission is to simplify home improvement by inspiring motivated homeowners and connecting them with qualified contractors. Our foundation is based on 20 years as a driving force as Home Improvement Leads in online lead generation – connecting homeowners with high–quality contractors – in the $500 billion annually grossing home improvement market. We’re working hard on a new brand and new products to cater to homeowners and the most successful contractors in the industry.

We’re looking for sharp, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Teammates who enjoy using technology to solve problems will thrive in our dynamic startup environment. We have an open floor plan that encourages the entire team to participate in critical discussions and allows everyone to be a vital contributing factor. You’ll enjoy our hip, newly renovated office in the heart of downtown with a view of the capital and the downtown skyline.

 

Job Category

The Account Executive position will be responsible for ownership of 360 Finance by Modernize Home Services customers. This position requires a self-driven individual with internal and external communication skills who can support customer launches, review documents submitted for underwriting and create value during the interaction. In addition, this position will consult with customers on best practices to maximize their success and drive financing engagement, solicit feedback on program enhancements or issues, plus grow the customer accounts and overall financing products. This person must be resourceful and will be able to prioritize multiple projects under tight deadlines.

 

Responsibilities

  • Identify and sign prospective customers through all channels, including internal referrals and new contractors with a focus on outbound prospecting to cold clients
  • Clearly and concisely articulate the 360 Finance value proposition through all mediums (call, phone calls, in-person, emails, etc.)
  • Develop a comprehensive knowledge of 360 Finance products and attributes, understand customer needs and requirements, and help connect the two
  • Work in collaboration with overall leadership and across departments, such as Product and Operations, to ensure partner success
  • Develop and innovate on sales processes, pitches, and approaches, comprehensive lifecycle processes; provide feedback and enhancements, collaborate with other 360 Finance teammates to continually improve a new initiative within a growing company
  • Provide best-in-class business intelligence-driven guidance to your assigned customers to aid their growth and development
  • Active participant in testing the platform, program, or marketing initiatives
  • Interact with Executive team members to develop new or enhanced features or programs

 

Requirements 

  • 2+ years of sales experience, specifically in financing
  • 5 years sales experience in the home improvement market, preferred, but not mandatory
  • An understanding of a complex sales cycle involving multiple decision makers and multiple steps in the sales process
  • Active listener, assertive, persistent, and persuasive
  • Solid knowledge of metrics and how they impact a contractor’s book of business to drive business profitability
  • Self-driven, results-oriented optimist with a clear focus on quality and business performance
  • Excellent written/verbal communication and customer relationship skills.
  • Prior Salesforce experience or other CRM to manage leads or accounts
  • Self-starter capable of prospecting clients as large as fortune QR500 alongside newly established businesses
  • Demonstrated history of achieving/surpassing sales quotas and targets
  • Demonstrated experience with a contact center platform or dialer

 

The expected salary range for this position is $60,000 USD to $80,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices. The salary may be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. The position is also eligible to receive performance bonus or commission and equity in the form of restricted stock units. This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefits programs, which currently include health care benefits; (2) retirement benefits; (3) the amount of paid days off (paid sick leave, parental leave, paid time off, or vacation benefits); (4) any other tax-reportable benefits.
 
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Modernize (a QuinStreet division) is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy status, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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