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Full-Time

Mid-Market Account Executive

Posted on 6/24/2024

Consensus

Consensus

201-500 employees

Automates presales processes for sales teams

Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$70k - $80kAnnually

Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Lead Generation
Hubspot
Salesforce
Requirements
  • Lead Generation experience
  • Strong outbound experience
  • Access to a quiet working environment with fast internet
  • 2+ years Mid-Market Selling Experience in B2B and SaaS sales
  • Exceptionally strong communication skills
  • Experience with CRM systems like Salesforce.com or Hubspot
  • Track record of closing new clients remotely
  • Proactive in building relationships with decision-makers
  • Ability to record and edit video demos
  • Self-Managed and Self-Starter
Responsibilities
  • Selling and contracting with companies over 150 employees
  • Forecasting personal quota
  • Building outbound pipeline using tools like Cognism, SalesLoft, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • Exceeding quarterly and annual sales targets
  • Prospecting, educating, and qualifying leads
  • Developing leads by researching accounts and building relationships
  • Managing and overcoming prospect objections
  • Logging activities and maintaining account info in CRM
  • Staying updated on industry trends and technologies
  • Traveling 10-15% domestic

Consensus specializes in automating the presales process for B2B sales teams, sales engineers, and technical sales professionals, particularly in industries with complex sales cycles like technology and software. The platform streamlines workflows by automating product demos and other presales activities, allowing sales teams to focus on more valuable tasks and improve their sales conversion rates. Clients subscribe to the service through a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, which provides a consistent revenue stream and scalability for the company. Additionally, Consensus hosts DEMOFEST, a virtual event that covers various topics related to sales engineering and technical sales, offering valuable resources to the community. The goal of Consensus is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of sales teams in the presales phase.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$138.9M

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

51%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $110M investment from Sumeru Equity Partners provides significant capital for growth and innovation.
  • Integration with Salesloft enhances the platform's utility, making it indispensable for sales teams looking to streamline their workflows.
  • Hosting events like DEMOFEST and launching certification programs demonstrate Consensus's commitment to community building and professional development.

What critics are saying

  • The niche focus on presales automation may limit market size and growth potential compared to broader sales automation solutions.
  • Frequent changes in executive leadership, such as the recent appointment of a new CEO and VP of Marketing, could lead to strategic instability.

What makes Consensus unique

  • Consensus focuses exclusively on automating the presales process, a niche often overlooked by broader sales automation platforms.
  • Their SaaS model ensures a steady revenue stream, allowing for continuous platform improvements and customer support.
  • The launch of the first-ever presales software certification program sets Consensus apart as a thought leader in the presales domain.
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