Territory Account Executive, Pittsburgh
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can have multiple lists.
We need to decide sections: About the role (prose), Responsibilities (list), Requirements (list), Qualifications (list), Skills (list maybe), Benefits (list if present), Pay (if present), Schedule (if present).
Check posting for Benefits: There's a paragraph: "Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block." That's substantive benefits list. So we should include Benefits section with those items.
Pay: There's a section about pay ranges: "Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. To find a location's zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. Zone A: ($155,445 - $233,168) Zone B: ($144,560 - $216,874) Zone C: ($136,794 - $205,226) Zone D: ($128,960 - $193,440) Amounts listed above include target variable compensation."
That's specific pay info. So we should include Pay section with those ranges.
Schedule: Not mentioned explicitly. There's mention of spending ~80% of week in field, but that's more about responsibilities. No explicit schedule like full-time, etc. So we should not create Schedule section because no specific schedule stated.
Now we need to ensure we don't include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We need to remove boilerplate: EEO, equal-opportunity, scam-warning, cookie/navigation/legal, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove "While there is no specific deadline to apply..." etc. Also remove "Application Guidelines", "Use of AI in Our Hiring Process", "Privacy Policy", etc. Also remove "Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology..." etc. Also remove "Afterpay furthers our goal..." etc? Actually that is part of company description at top; we might keep some of that in About the role? The initial paragraph about Square's history is generic company description; maybe we can include in About the role? The instruction: Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we should keep the company description? It's part of the posting but not specific to role. However it's still substantive. The sections we create should capture relevant info. The About the role section could include that description as context. But we must not repeat job title as heading. We can include a
about Square's mission and history. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. Thus produce something like:
About the role
Since we opened our doors in 2009, the world of commerce has evolved immensely, and so has Square. After enabling anyone to take payments and never miss a sale, we saw sellers stymied by disparate, outmoded products and tools that wouldn’t work together. So we expanded into software and started building integrated, omnichannel solutions – to help sellers sell online, manage inventory, offer buy now, pay later functionality, book appointments, engage loyal buyers, and hire and pay staff. Across it all, we’ve embedded financial services tools at the point of sale, so merchants can access a business loan and manage their cash flow in one place. Afterpay furthers our goal to provide omnichannel tools that unlock meaningful value and growth, enabling sellers to capture the next generation shopper, increase order sizes, and compete at a larger scale. Today, we are a partner to sellers of all sizes – large, enterprise-scale businesses with complex operations, sellers just starting, as well as merchants who began selling with Square and have grown larger over time. As our sellers grow, so do our solutions. There is a massive opportunity in front of us. We’re building a significant, meaningful, and lasting business, and we are helping sellers worldwide do the same.
Square is building a best-in-class, high-impact field sales organization, and we are looking for an exceptional Territory Account Executive — someone who consistently exceeds expectations, takes full ownership of their territory, and brings Square’s mission of economic empowerment directly to the businesses that need it most. This is a field-driven, execution-focused role designed for individuals who thrive in dynamic, demanding environments. You will spend most of your week out in the market — meeting businesses, conducting live demos, and closing deals with confidence. The pace is fast, the expectations are high, and your ability to operate strategically and decisively will determine your success. You will serve as Square’s presence and competitive advantage in one of our highest-opportunity markets — responsible for building pipeline from the ground up, elevating Square’s visibility in your community, establishing high-value partnerships, and helping local businesses grow through our ecosystem of industry-leading software and hardware. If you are motivated by impactful work, driven to outperform, and eager to join a high-performance team with high standards, this role is built for you.
Then Responsibilities list:Responsibilities
- Lead your market with disciplined, in-person execution
- Spend ~80% of your week in the field — walking your territory, engaging local businesses, and driving 50–60 targeted business visits each week
- Run a full-cycle, self-sourced sales motion: generate leads, identify needs, deliver compelling demos, and close deals across Square’s full product suite
- Establish yourself as the go-to Square expert in your city
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with local sellers by being present, reliable, and value-driven
- Partner cross-functionally to ensure a seamless onboarding experience and fast time-to-value for new sellers
- Implement a disciplined referral strategy to turn every new customer into future opportunities
- Build a high-velocity pipeline from the ground up
- Develop a repeatable top-of-funnel engine through door-to-door outreach, community engagement, events, networking, and targeted partnerships
- Work with channel partners to generate a consistent, high-quality referral stream that grows over time
- Master your verticals and sell with precision
- Build deep expertise in key verticals — including restaurants, retail, and services — to diagnose challenges and position the right Square solutions
- Sell consultatively and competitively, staying proactive and strategic throughout the sales cycle
- Achieve exceptional results in a high-accountability environment
- Maintain strong operational rigor in Salesforce: track activity, manage pipeline, and forecast accurately
- Measure performance frequently and improve continuously
- Consistently exceed quota within a culture where high standards are the norm
Requirements
- 3+ years of sales experience in a full cycle closing role with field sales experience
- Experience exceeding sales targets, selling a diverse ecosystem of products, and closing complex deals
- Ability to drive deals independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Business development experience (e.g. hunting and cold calling)
- Since this is a field position, you must have reliable transportation and live in the market you are serving
- A collaborative and team player mentality
- Prior Salesforce experience or equivalent
Qualifications
- 2+ years of payment processing OR related technology (i.e. payroll, loyalty, time management)
- 1+ years of relevant audience experience (experience working in/selling to restaurants, retailers or services based businesses)
Skills
- Salesforce proficiency
- Business development and hunting/cold calling
- Vertical expertise (restaurants, retail, services)
- Consultative and competitive selling
- Referral strategy implementation
- High-velocity pipeline building
- Presentation and live demo delivery