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Full-Time

Account Executive

Customer Growth, Smb

Posted on 5/20/2024

Klaviyo

Klaviyo

1,001-5,000 employees

Marketing automation for e-commerce businesses

Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$75kAnnually

+ Variable Compensation + Overtime

Junior

Boston, MA, USA

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Segment
Marketing
Requirements
  • Experience with software subscription & cloud sales models (SaaS), with 2+ years of closing experience
  • Experience running a transactional sales cycle, often times with multiple stakeholders
  • Strong experience selling and winning against competitors
  • Experience cross-selling products into an existing set of customers is a plus
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong organization
  • Process driven
  • Background in marketing automation is considered a plus
  • Team player, team coaching & building skills
  • Excellent technical, communication and presentation skills
  • A results oriented, highly motivated, enthusiastic attitude and the ability to work independently
  • Decisive, persistent, convincing
Responsibilities
  • Partner with Customer Success Managers to effectively target your assigned customer segment/territory and create new opportunities
  • Collaborate with Partner Managers and Agency Partners to identify Channel sales opportunities and team them how to effectively sell Klaviyo products to their clients
  • Self-prospect and advise existing Klaviyo customers on the value of Klaviyo and why our product is the best choice for their business
  • Participate in regular workshops, lunch and learns, and in-market networking events to educate your partner and customers on how to best leverage Klaviyo products to drive revenue and create long-lasting relationships
  • Provide feedback to our Product Team that impacts the product roadmap and what we build for our customers
  • Have a massive impact on revenue targets

Klaviyo offers marketing automation and customer data management tools tailored for e-commerce businesses. Their platform enables companies to collect and analyze customer information to create personalized marketing campaigns, including email and SMS outreach. Unlike competitors, Klaviyo focuses on e-commerce and operates on a subscription model that allows businesses to scale their marketing efforts. The goal of Klaviyo is to help e-commerce businesses build stronger customer relationships through data-driven strategies.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.5B

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

29%

2 year growth

41%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Klaviyo's successful IPO and substantial funding, including $1.478B, provide strong financial backing for future growth and innovation.
  • The launch of Klaviyo AI and its continuous feature expansion position the company as a leader in AI-driven marketing automation.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with Nosto and LiftEngine, enhance Klaviyo's ecosystem and offer clients comprehensive solutions for personalized marketing.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in marketing automation is intense, with rivals like ConvertKit and Amazon's Buy With Prime posing significant threats.
  • Rapid expansion and the integration of new features may lead to operational challenges and potential service disruptions.

What makes Klaviyo unique

  • Klaviyo's deep integration with e-commerce platforms like Shopify and its focus on personalized marketing automation set it apart from broader marketing automation tools.
  • The company's robust AI suite, including features like Flows AI and review sentiment analysis, offers advanced capabilities that many competitors lack.
  • Klaviyo's Partner Programs connect businesses with expert agencies, enhancing the platform's usability and customer satisfaction.
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