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Vice President

Sales

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Parker

Parker

51-200 employees

Financial solutions for e-commerce businesses

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$230k - $260kAnnually

+ Commission OTE + Equity

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid model based in NYC with flexibility for remote work.

Category
Customer Success Management
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Hubspot
Salesforce
Requirements
  • 8-10+ years of sales experience in the B2B SaaS industry, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving sales growth in an e-commerce or fintech startup
  • Experience using CRM tools to manage and track sales processes, HubSpot and Salesforce
  • A strong understanding of the e-commerce industry and its current trends
  • Ability to establish and sustain strong relationships with customers.
  • Excellent leadership skills, with experience training and motivating a sales team
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, startup environment
  • Technical proficiency in using tools such as spreadsheets for tracking and analyzing leads and conversion rates
  • Outgoing and driven personality, with a passion for contributing to the growth of a startup in a team-oriented environment
  • High technical aptitude, exceptional attention to detail, superb interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Strong communicator who can articulate your ideas clearly and participate in making difficult decisions
  • A hacker with general interest in learning about new technologies and coming up with solutions to unsolved problems.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets and expand our customer base.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
  • Implement and optimize CRM tools to streamline the sales process.
  • Understand category-specific landscapes and trends, reporting on the forces that shift strategic directions of accounts.
  • Establish performance-based KPIs for the broader team, including management of business development, customer success, and partnerships.
  • Coordinate with marketing team to ensure brand consistency.
  • Provide detailed and accurate sales forecasting.
  • Compile and analyze sales figures.
  • Remain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available options.
  • Collaborate with team members to secure, retain, and grow accounts.
  • Develop and implement new sales initiatives, strategies, and programs.
  • Train, inspire, and motivate team members to exceed sales targets.

Parker provides financial services tailored for e-commerce businesses aiming to grow. The company offers a unique credit card that allows businesses to maintain working capital for up to six times longer than traditional methods, addressing cash flow challenges. This credit card features a full credit period on every transaction, with repayment terms extending up to 90 days, enabling businesses to keep more cash on hand. In addition to credit services, Parker offers banking solutions and an analytics tool that integrates with various business systems, giving users a comprehensive view of their financial health. This combination of services helps e-commerce brands make informed decisions and enhances their growth potential. Parker stands out from competitors by providing performance-based underwriting and higher credit limits, making it an appealing choice for businesses looking to scale.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$157M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

315%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Parker's recent $157M funding round, including equity and debt, positions the company for substantial growth and market penetration.
  • The company's unique financial model, which includes no foreign transaction fees and extended credit periods, can significantly enhance the financial stability and growth potential of e-commerce businesses.
  • Parker's analytics tool provides businesses with valuable insights, enabling more informed and profitable decision-making.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape, with established players like Brex and Ramp, poses a significant challenge to Parker's market share.
  • The reliance on debt funding, including a $70M debt facility, could impact financial stability if revenue growth does not meet expectations.

What makes Parker unique

  • Parker's credit card offers a unique 90-day repayment period, significantly longer than traditional business credit cards, providing e-commerce businesses with extended working capital.
  • The company's performance-based underwriting and higher credit limits cater specifically to the needs of growing e-commerce brands, unlike more generalized financial services.
  • Parker integrates banking and analytics services into its platform, offering a comprehensive financial solution that goes beyond mere credit services.

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