Account Executive (USA)
Blossom Social · New York, United States · 2 wk ago
On-siteBusiness Development$135k–$180k/yrFull-time
Account ExecutiveLocation: Toronto, Canada or New York City, USA (frequent U.S. travel required)Type: Full-timeTeam: Brand PartnershipsMarket Focus: United States✨ About Blossom🌼 Blossom is a social network for investors where over 850,000 members are sharing portfolios and investment ideas, supported by powerful portfolio tracking tools and Duolingo-style investing education.🌎 Our mission is to empower the world to make better financial decisions, building an inclusive community for everyone to learn and take control of their finances together.If you're not already on Blossom, join our community here!📈 Rapid GrowthIn the past 4 years Blossom has grown to 850,000 members, tripling in the past year alonePartnerships with some of the largest brands in finance, including Nasdaq, the New York Stock Exchange, Fidelity, State Street, VanEck, Global X, and many moreOver $10M in funding from VCs (including Goodwater, LOI Ventures, and Pareto Holdings), strategic investors (including executives at Nasdaq, VanEck, and BlackRock), and from the Blossom community with over 2,000 of our users becoming shareholders through a community investment roundSelected as an Essential Finance App of 2025, and an Essential Social App of 2025 by the App Store. 4.7 rating across over 10,000 reviewsHighly engaged community with nearly 2M hours spent on the app across over 57 million sessions🗺️ About the RoleWe're looking for an Account Executive, U.S. Brand Partnerships to help grow Blossom's U.S. advertising and brand partnerships business, with a particular focus on the ETF industry.You'll prospect, pitch, close and grow partnerships with ETF issuers, asset managers, brokerages, exchanges and other financial institutions across the United States. This is an individual contributor sales role with ownership of your pipeline, revenue target and client relationships. You'll collaborate closely with our Head of Brand Partnerships, founders and Client Success team.You can be based in Toronto or New York City. In either location, your primary focus is the U.S. market and you'll spend significant time meeting clients face-to-face. Toronto-based candidates should expect very frequent U.S. travel, potentially multiple times per month; NYC-based candidates should also expect regular travel to other U.S. financial centers and industry events.We're looking for someone who knows the U.S. ETF ecosystem, loves relationship-driven sales and wants to grow alongside an ambitious fintech startup.🛠️ ResponsibilitiesSales & Business DevelopmentOwn an individual sales quota and consistently work toward meeting or exceeding revenue targetsBuild and manage a pipeline of U.S. ETF issuers, asset managers, brokerages, exchanges and other financial services partnersProspect through outbound outreach, referrals, events and industry relationshipsRun the full sales cycle from discovery and pitch to proposal, negotiation and closeCreate compelling media plans and partnership proposals based on client goalsGrow existing accounts through renewals, upsells and expanded partnershipsDevelop long-term relationships with key decision-makers in ETF marketing, distribution and financial servicesClient & Campaign StrategyTranslate client goals into creative advertising and partnership opportunities across BlossomCollaborate with Client Success, design, content, product and analytics teams to set campaigns up for successEnsure a smooth handoff after closing while continuing to own the commercial relationshipUse campaign insights to identify renewal and expansion opportunitiesBring client feedback and new product ideas to the teamU.S. Market DevelopmentBuild and deepen a professional network within the U.S. ETF and investment-management ecosystemTravel frequently for in-person client meetings and industry events, including in markets such as New York, Boston and ChicagoKeep up with ETF launches, issuers, distribution strategies and market trendsIdentify emerging commercial opportunities for Blossom in the U.S.Internal CollaborationKeep CRM pipeline, sales forecasts and next steps organized and accuratePartner with the Head of Brand Partnerships and founders on strategic accountsCreate presentations and proposals, and share market intelligence with the broader team✅ Requirements3+ years of B2B sales, media/advertising sales, partnerships, financial-services sales or similar experienceDemonstrated ability to own a sales target and close new businessConfidence running an end-to-end sales cycle, including outbound prospectingStrong working knowledge of the U.S. ETF industry and broader U.S. investing landscape, including ETF issuers, asset managers and key stakeholders in ETF marketing or distributionExceptional relationship-building, communication, pitching and negotiation skillsOrganized, proactive pipeline management and follow-throughAbility to turn business objectives into persuasive, creative partnership proposalsComfortable working independently in a fast-moving startup environmentBased in or willing to relocate to Toronto or New York CityWillingness and ability to travel very frequently throughout the United States for work, including any necessary travel documentation🚀 Bonus If You…Already have relationships with U.S. ETF issuers, asset managers, brokerages or exchangesHave sold advertising, digital media, sponsorships or branded content to financial-services companiesHave worked with ETF marketing or distribution teamsAre active in U.S. ETF, wealth-management or fintech industry events and communitiesHave experience in a high-growth startup💸 CompensationToronto: $135,000–$180,000 CAD OTE (including base salary + commission)New York City: $150,000–$210,000 USD OTE (including base salary + commission)Competitive base salary based on experience and locationUncapped commissions with additional earning potential for exceeding sales targetsEquity in Blossom SocialOpportunity for significant compensation growth as our U.S. business scalesWhy Join Blossom?Help build one of Blossom's fastest-growing revenue opportunities in the United StatesWork with leading ETF issuers, asset managers, exchanges and financial institutionsOwn your pipeline and revenue outcomes while collaborating directly with senior leadershipBuild a valuable professional network across the U.S. ETF industryGrow your career at a scaling fintech with equity participationMore About BlossomWhat kind of company are we building? Read our 7 Guiding Principles.We're seeking ambitious, high-performing people who understand the ownership and pace of a startup.This is a travel-intensive role and may require early mornings, late evenings and occasional events outside standard business hours.Dive deeper into our latest fundraising round.🗒️ How to ApplyAt Blossom, we value diverse perspectives and believe different experiences and ideas make us stronger. Even if you don't match every requirement but believe you'd be exceptional in this role, we'd love to hear from you.Application link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMf2Y_Xg-BVxCgURXUc2x_c0_1U-Ftf2KvPZ9-WEttB2CXoA/viewform?usp=header