Full-Time

Enterprise Account Executive

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Checkr

Checkr

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides background check services for employment

Compensation Overview

$261k - $363k/yr

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Candidates must be based in the United States. The role is remote but requires 2 to 3 days in-office work at hub locations in Denver, CO, or San Francisco, CA.

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Requirements
  • Willingness and ability to open new conversations at target accounts
  • Experience closing new business accounts with large global/multinational customers, with complex organizational structures
  • Experience selling to EVPs, CXOs and end-users (in the same sales cycle) in both individual and team sales environments
  • Proven success in selling an innovative and disruptive technology
  • Proven experience in a quota-exceeding sales role
  • Demonstrated ability to generate and execute against a plan to ensure deep penetration into global accounts
  • Proven track record of selling software or technology at C-level into accounts with a min of 10K employees
  • A creative mindset with the ability to think outside the box to complex situations
  • Ability to navigate large organizations’ political landscape to maintain and expand relationships at all levels
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills - able to simplify complex topics in a friendly and approachable manner
  • You will have a demonstrable track record of quota carrying software or technology sales, large enterprise new logo hunting, account management and team leadership experience
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing business needs
  • You enjoy planning, adjusting, executing, winning, and celebrating as a team
Responsibilities
  • Drive new business sales within assigned segment (Enterprise)
  • Be a consultative trusted advisor for the customer by building in depth relationships and understanding the business goals and objectives
  • Collaborate with Human Resource leadership, Program Managers, Engineering and Product teams from Client to establish and deliver shared product roadmap
  • Drive sales at new accounts, hunt for and prospect into new logos
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Product, Sales, Support and executives) to complete client goals and, in general, be the voice of the Client to provide visibility and/or escalations
  • Speak to Checkr offerings as they relate to the customer’s needs and engage other Checkr resources as required
  • Exhibit business acumen and strategic thinking on a high level, with the ability to go deep into an account, and consult on and align with their global strategy
  • Exhibit deep and up-to-date knowledge of our product portfolio in order to communicate the benefits of new features and enhancements
  • Assist the client and champions in communicating the value of Checkr to their internal stakeholders
  • Build account plans for your named accounts that align with Checkr’s set strategy and identify key decision makers, regional approaches, buying processes, current investment, product utilization and new revenue opportunities
  • Communicate effectively with different stakeholders within the client organization and understand the entire buying committee
  • Negotiate and close all orders with the larger Checkr strategy in mind and provide post-contract support to ensure product delivery and satisfaction
  • Represent both market trends and client needs to the Executive and the Product teams to ensure we are both serving current needs well and evolving our products and portfolio to identify future client needs
  • Partner cross-functionally to drive funnel analytics that shows gaps, areas for improvement, and optimizations we can implement through the people, the process, and the systems/products

Checkr provides background check services primarily for businesses, staffing agencies, and recruiters. Their platform allows clients to conduct thorough background screenings to verify the credentials of potential employees, which is especially important in high-risk industries. Checkr operates on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, where clients subscribe to access the platform's features, including a user-friendly dashboard and compliance resources. This makes it easier for clients to manage their background check processes. Additionally, Checkr offers educational resources to promote fair hiring practices. The company generates revenue through subscription fees and charges for each background check performed. A unique offering is Checkr Assess, which helps clients significantly reduce their talent acquisition costs. The goal of Checkr is to help businesses hire trustworthy employees while ensuring compliance and promoting fair hiring practices.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$550.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Truework expands Checkr into employment verification, enhancing service offerings.
  • Increased demand for digital background checks due to remote hiring trends benefits Checkr.
  • Checkr's fast turnaround times cater to the growing gig economy's need for quick checks.

What critics are saying

  • Integration challenges from Truework acquisition may disrupt operations and client services.
  • Layoffs in San Francisco and Denver could lead to operational inefficiencies.
  • 32% workforce reduction may impact service quality and innovation pace.

What makes Checkr unique

  • Checkr uses AI for faster, more accurate background checks than traditional methods.
  • The company offers a SaaS platform with compliance resources and partner integrations.
  • Checkr promotes fair hiring practices with educational resources and guides.

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Benefits

A fast-paced and collaborative environment

Learning and development allowance

Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage

Up to 25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services

Flexible PTO policy

Monthly wellness stipend, home office stipend

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

0%
Finsmes
Apr 17th, 2025
Checkr Acquires Truework

Checkr, a San Francisco, California-based provider of background checks platform, is to acquire Truework, a San Francisco, California-based leader in income and employment verification. The transaction, whose amount was not disclosed, is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.The acquisition allows Checkr to expand into employment verification. Truework leverages AI and automation to simplify income and employment verification for lenders, property managers, and employers. The company connected every major verification method into one platform to reduce application friction, maximize coverage, and expedite applications. Today, Truework serves thousands of customers of all sizes—from small businesses to the largest financial institutions, including eight of the top ten US lenders by origination volume.Led by Daniel Yanisse, Co-founder and CEO, Checkr provides an artificial intelligence and machine learning platform and solutions to make background checks faster, easier, and more compliant. Using its advanced screening technology, companies can better understand the dynamics of the changing workforce, bring transparency and fairness to their hiring.FinSMEs17/04/2025

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