Account Executive

Responsibilities

• Possess the ability to prospect and engage potential merchants across Non-Enterprise, Enterprise, and Partner channels.
• Own the full sales cycle from lead generation through signed agreement and onboarding.
• Build and maintain referral relationships with ISVs and software partners to generate inbound opportunities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for merchants referred through partner channels.
• Conduct discovery conversations to understand merchant needs and position Shift4 solutions effectively.
• Complete merchant applications accurately and efficiently, with urgency on Enterprise-tier accounts.
• Maintain consistent outreach activity through calls, emails, and follow-up cadence.
• Track pipeline activity, sales performance, and opportunities within Salesforce CRM.
• Meet or exceed monthly sales production minimums and performance expectations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth merchant onboarding and partner satisfaction.
• Stay current on Shift4 products, pricing, and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Proven success in a hunter-style sales role with measurable production results.
• Strong prospecting, pipeline management, and closing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport quickly and establish credibility with prospects and partners.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred experience in referral-based sales, SaaS, fintech, or merchant services.