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Full-Time

Account Executive

Posted on 6/27/2024

Instawork

Instawork

1,001-5,000 employees

Connects businesses with vetted hourly workers

Consumer Software
Consulting

Mid

New York, NY, USA

For NY based applicants

Category
Field Sales
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Salesforce
Requirements
  • 2+ years experience in SMB and mid-market sales
  • Track record of consistently exceeding quota
  • Competitive mentality
  • Proficiency in Salesforce, Salesloft, and ZoomInfo preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Establish a collaborative business relationship between Instawork and top hospitality partners
  • Execute the sales strategy for the B2B mobile marketplace app
  • Utilize a consulting sales process to demonstrate Instawork's advantages
  • Ensure a top-notch first experience with Instawork for new customers
  • Work on net new client acquisition and deliver tailored sales presentations
  • Provide accurate weekly forecasts and sales plans
  • Collaborate with sales and operations teams to drive revenue growth
  • Utilize tools and maintain a healthy Salesforce pipeline

Instawork connects businesses with over 5 million vetted short-term, seasonal, and temp-to-hire workers through its online platform. This platform addresses the challenges businesses face in finding hourly workers, which traditional staffing agencies often struggle with. Instawork's intelligent matching system efficiently pairs businesses with suitable workers from its extensive database, ensuring that only reliable candidates are presented. The company has a rigorous vetting process that contributes to a high demand for its workers, with 93% of businesses wanting to rehire them and a low 2% no-show rate. Businesses can view worker profiles and experience before they start a shift, and those looking for full-time employees can also search and hire from Instawork's database. The company generates revenue by charging businesses for its staffing services, and its importance grew during the pandemic, reinforcing its market position.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$151.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

73%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Instawork's rapid expansion into new markets, such as Savannah, Hartford, and Charleston, indicates strong growth potential.
  • The company's high ranking on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list reflects its robust business performance and market acceptance.
  • Instawork's focus on training and certification for workers can lead to higher worker satisfaction and retention, benefiting both workers and businesses.

What critics are saying

  • The reliance on a high volume of short-term and seasonal employment may expose Instawork to market fluctuations and economic downturns.
  • Rapid expansion into new markets could strain operational capabilities and affect service quality.

What makes Instawork unique

  • Instawork's intelligent matching system and rigorous vetting process ensure a high reliability rate, setting it apart from traditional staffing agencies.
  • The platform's ability to provide immediate access to worker profiles and experiences enhances transparency and trust for businesses.
  • Instawork's extensive database of over 5 million vetted workers offers a scale and reach that is difficult for competitors to match.
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