Full-Time

Enterprise Sales Account Executive

Valdera

Valdera

11-50 employees

Digital matchmaking for specialized chemicals procurement

No salary listed

New York, NY, USA

Remote

Willing to travel across the U.S. as needed.

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Figma
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • 5+ years sales experience; 3+ years in enterprise sales
  • Experience managing and closing several high-value enterprise deals in parallel
  • Previously built a network of business executives and prospective customers from the ground up
  • Has experience crafting highly effective personalized messages to drive prospect engagement across diverse industries
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical solutions to C-level executives
  • History of quickly learning new skills and technologies (GSuite, PowerPoint, Excel, Figma, Adobe) required to deliver value in (almost) any business situation (e.g., learning new software products, building new content, crafting visually appealing presentations for specific customer situations, etc.)
  • Experience successfully navigating ambiguous problems
Responsibilities
  • Take full ownership of driving revenue growth by consistently achieving and exceeding sales targets.
  • Independently identify and secure new enterprise business opportunities across the U.S., without needing direction
  • Develop and execute creative sales strategies to attract and engage new prospects.
  • Build your own strong network of key decision-makers at target companies from scratch and foster lasting relationships with them.
  • Conduct in-depth research to understand the specific needs of large-scale clients in the chemical and raw material procurement space.
  • Own every stage of the sales process across multiple high-value deals, working independently from lead generation to close.
  • Proactively iterate on and improve Valdera’s sales playbook and process, including lead generation, discovery, follow-up messaging, negotiations, and closing strategies.
  • Craft customized messaging for each individual customer’s business needs and company culture.
  • Deliver compelling product demos and presentations of Valdera’s AI-powered sourcing platform.
  • Navigate complex negotiations with enterprise legal, cyber, and compliance organizations.
  • Thoroughly track and follow up with leads through every stage of the sales process to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction and strong platform adoption across all verticals.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and the software landscape in the chemical and raw material sectors.
  • Show a commitment to putting in the necessary time and effort to exceed expectations and achieve ambitious startup goals.
  • Adapt to global time zones to support customer needs and high-priority deals

Valdera operates a digital marketplace for specialized chemicals and raw materials. It connects buyers such as manufacturers and R&D teams with suppliers through a matchmaking platform, allowing buyers to submit custom formulation requests that are routed to relevant suppliers. Suppliers gain privacy protection and access targeted buyers without exposing their full catalogs, while the platform digitizes catalogs and automates product information to keep offerings current and compliant. Revenue comes from matchmaking fees, workflow automation, and digital-organization tools, with potential premium features; the goal is to streamline procurement in the specialized chemicals market and enable efficient, private connections and fast, accurate product fulfillment aligned with eco-friendly trends.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$15M

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $15M Series A from Index Ventures fuels AI-driven expansion in 2026.
  • 1.7M+ CAS numbers enable global sourcing for pharma and beauty industries.
  • Delivers 14% average cost savings while fast-tracking sustainable product launches.

What critics are saying

  • Chemify's 500K suppliers capture 25% more requests, eroding Valdera's share in 6-12 months.
  • KnowDe's AI partnerships with BASF and Dow divert 35% enterprise budgets in 12-18 months.
  • EU REACH restrictions delist 20-30% materials, collapsing requests by July 2026.

What makes Valdera unique

  • AI-native platform connects buyers with 400K+ suppliers across 130 countries.
  • Automates custom formulations for chemicals, reducing launch timelines by 30-40%.
  • Prioritizes security of supply, innovation, and sustainability over mere cost savings.

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Company News

VC News Daily
Oct 4th, 2024
Valdera Announces $15M Series A Round

PORTLAND, OR, Valdera, the AI-driven sourcing platform for chemicals and raw materials, today announced it has raised $15 million in Series A funding, led by Index Ventures.

Funding Blogger
Oct 4th, 2024
Valdera Announces $15M Series A Round

PORTLAND, OR, Valdera, the AI-driven sourcing platform for chemicals and raw materials, today announced it has raised $15 million in Series A funding, led by Index Ventures.