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Enterprise Account Executive

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Benevity

Benevity

501-1,000 employees

Software for corporate social responsibility initiatives

Enterprise Software
Social Impact

Senior, Expert

United Kingdom

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Management
Lead Generation
Requirements
  • 6+ years of experience in a sales function with increasing responsibilities.
  • Pre-existing local relationships with large corporations are essential.
  • Strong execution discipline around forecast, pipeline management, opportunity management (MEDDIC).
  • Strong experience in active solicitation and sales process management of corporations and foundations.
  • Corresponding success of negotiating and closing contractual deals to exceed quota (consistent Presidents’ Club Achievement a bonus).
  • Effective and inspiring storyteller and presenter, with the ability to connect technology with longer term vision and goals.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to create, edit and present collateral material.
  • Ability to manage a pipeline of 20+ opportunities at any given time that represent the highest priority opportunities for each market assigned.
  • Excitement to seek out and build new organizational relationships to nurture and develop on an ongoing basis.
  • Desire to make a larger impact in the world by giving organizations and non-profits alike the ability to effect change through engagement with technology.
  • Expertise in technology demonstrations and the ability to leverage technology as a storytelling tool.
  • Embraces personal and joint accountability to achieve organizational goals, including sales collaboration, internal experts, or additional resources where relevant.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced and growth environment with limited structure and guidance.
  • Ability to look at each situation with adaptability, flexibility and innovation – a true desire to win and change the world.
  • Self-starter/high level of internal motivation to win and succeed.
  • Confidence with a healthy dose of humility, humour and passion.
Responsibilities
  • Sell Benevity: acquire additional Enterprise clients for Benevity’s SaaS solution (meet or exceed sales goals).
  • Own the sales cycle - from lead generation to closure: foster prospects; build relationships; cultivate a consultative sales approach; manage the sales process through responsive, proactive and client-focused communication and client management; understand the nuances of the buying process and effectively leverage internal and external resources to close your opportunities.
  • Provide consultative selling: through expertise and recommendations, your ability to solution for the needs of the client will increase the quality of product and service provided to clients.
  • Elevate the client persona to the C Suite Level, building your network of sponsors within the client organization.
  • Strong execution discipline around forecast, pipeline management, opportunity management (MEDDIC).
  • Problem solve you will find ways to improve our business, products, approach and client programs – you listen critically to enhance, improve and augment Goodness programs at each step of the way.
  • Collaborate: you will partner with our Client Services team to foster the transition from Sales Cycle to Client Implementation.

Benevity provides software solutions that help businesses incorporate social impact and corporate responsibility into their operations. Their platform includes tools for employee and customer engagement, as well as community investment, allowing companies to create, manage, and measure their social initiatives. Benevity operates on a subscription-based model, offering features like a giving API and branded giving portals, which enable businesses to engage stakeholders and support nearly 2 million nonprofits globally. What sets Benevity apart from competitors is its focus on integrating purpose into business practices, helping companies attract and retain employees and customers through meaningful social impact initiatives. The goal of Benevity is to enhance the social responsibility of businesses and contribute positively to society.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$40M

Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

2008

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Benevity's leadership in the ESG sector and its innovative products, like the Climate Action Kit, position it as a key player in addressing global challenges such as climate change.
  • The surge in corporate volunteerism and the company's focus on DEI initiatives highlight its ability to attract and retain talent, making it an appealing workplace for purpose-driven individuals.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with Count Us In, enhance Benevity's impact and expand its reach in the social responsibility landscape.

What critics are saying

  • Economic uncertainties and recent layoffs, including a 14% staff reduction, could impact employee morale and operational efficiency.
  • The competitive landscape in the ESG and corporate responsibility sector is intensifying, requiring continuous innovation to maintain market leadership.

What makes Benevity unique

  • Benevity's all-in-one software solution uniquely integrates purpose-driven initiatives into business operations, setting it apart from competitors who may offer more fragmented services.
  • The company's strong focus on ESG and social impact reporting, exemplified by the launch of Benevity Impact Reports, provides clients with unparalleled insights into their corporate responsibility efforts.
  • Benevity's extensive network, supporting nearly 2 million nonprofits worldwide, offers a breadth of engagement opportunities that few competitors can match.