Account Executive, Home Improvement
Upgrade, Inc. · Atlanta, GA · 1 wk ago
HybridBusiness Development$42/hrFull-time
What You'll Do
- Own the full sales cycle. You'll run outbound prospecting from first touch through close, targeting home improvement contractors and merchants.
- Engage the right decision-makers. You'll focus on owners, executives, and other decision-makers at contractor and merchant businesses across North America.
- Shape how we go to market. You'll refine messaging, improve sales presentations, and help build our outbound motion as we scale. Your feedback directly influences how this team operates.
- Keep your pipeline tight. You'll manage a high-velocity pipeline in Salesforce and stay on top of activity tracking across all your accounts.
- Work across teams. You'll partner with Sales and Customer Success leadership to develop account strategies and share what you're learning from the field.
- Set the standard. You'll help establish the processes and norms that define this team's culture as we grow.
What You Bring
- 5 or more years of full-cycle sales experience, ideally in SaaS, channel sales, or a comparable field. Experience selling into the home improvement or contractor space is a real advantage.
- A track record of hitting and exceeding goals. You don't need to rank first on every leaderboard, but you do need to show consistent performance over time.
- Comfort with ambiguity. This is an early-stage team. Priorities shift, processes change, and you'll need to adapt without losing momentum.
- Strong communication skills. You can clearly explain value, tailor your message to your audience, and run a compelling presentation.
- A team-first mindset. You'll collaborate with people across the company and need to work well across functions and deal sizes.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% to meet clients and attend industry events.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and stock option plan
- 100% paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible PTO
- Competitive 401(k)
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Paid parental leave
- Health & wellness initiatives