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Full-Time

Account Executive

Posted on 10/23/2024

Foursquare

Foursquare

501-1,000 employees

Cloud-based location technology platform for businesses

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$200k - $250kAnnually

+ Restricted Stock Units + Health Insurance Options

Mid

Remote in USA

Open to remote applicants based in Los Angeles.

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Requirements
  • Proven track record of success in a closing new logos
  • AE role for at least 3 years
  • Experience selling in to agencies and brands direct
  • Good marketplace relationships with relevant and potential customers
  • Strong communication and influencing skills; both written and verbal
  • Ability to drive results; track record of high performance and default to action
  • Alignment and demonstration of our Foursquare Leadership principles
  • Professional philosophy that is driven thru honesty and integrity
  • Your own unique talents! If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications outlined above, we encourage and welcome you to still apply!
Responsibilities
  • Build expertise and business around media measurement and targeting solutions
  • Effectively and consistently develop pipeline and convert new accounts
  • Secure attention and investment from Marketers, their agencies and leaders across Measurement, Programmatic and Investment
  • Leverage internal FSQ resources to maximize win rates
  • Create and run point on new business outreach and liaison with Account Mgmt on established logos running
  • Work with cross functional team of Account Managers and Customer Success to win, nurture and build external overall client relationships
  • Forecast accurately, using SFDC (CRM system)
  • Adhere to ethical standards of personal conduct and business rules, in line with Foursquare’s leadership principles, when making decisions or executing tasks

Foursquare provides a cloud-based location technology platform that helps users discover businesses and share their experiences. It connects digital interactions with physical locations, serving over 50 million users and a variety of clients, including restaurants and boutiques. Foursquare's main product offerings include targeted advertising through Foursquare Ads, which allows businesses to reach potential customers based on their location and behavior, making customer acquisition more cost-effective compared to traditional methods. Additionally, Foursquare offers enterprise solutions that help companies analyze location data to improve customer engagement and operational efficiency. The company emphasizes data privacy and ethical data use, setting standards for how location data is collected and utilized. Foursquare's goal is to empower businesses to make informed decisions that enhance customer experiences and drive growth.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$6M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-11%

1 year growth

-10%

2 year growth

4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Winning the Kantar Supreme Ad Impact Award for 2023 highlights Foursquare's effectiveness in advertising and brand impact.
  • The partnership with Taboola enhances Foursquare's ability to create engaging customer experiences through native recommendations.
  • Recent VC funding of $70 million indicates strong investor confidence and potential for growth and innovation.

What critics are saying

  • Privacy concerns related to location data could deter users and impact Foursquare's reputation.
  • The competitive landscape in geolocation technology is intense, with constant innovation required to stay ahead.

What makes Foursquare unique

  • Foursquare's advanced location technology and data privacy commitment set it apart in the geolocation market, ensuring ethical data use while providing valuable insights.
  • Their cost-effective targeted advertising model, with a customer acquisition cost of around $1.71, offers a significant advantage over traditional advertising methods.
  • The introduction of industry-first applications like the Graph technology for geospatial data further distinguishes Foursquare from its competitors.

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Benefits

Learning and development programs from individual contributors to managers

Individual, professional coaching for all full-time employees

Flexible time off - rest and recharge when you need it!

Comprehensive and competitive health, vision, dental, life insurance

401(k) with company match

Home office setup: you get all necessary hardware and internet reimbursement

Family planning programs via Carrot and Maven

Employee Resource Groups to help you stay connected