inKind’s Account Executives (AE) are proactive, collaborative Sales individuals who thrive on making connections in order to help move deals forward
Contribute to an increase in sales while maintaining the highest level of service for restaurant partners
Bring qualified restaurant partners to underwriting committee and manage opportunities through seven-stage sales cycle from pipeline & prospecting through lifetime with inKind
Source, qualify, and close new inKind restaurant partners to meet or exceed monthly sales quotas
Maintain a consistent level of activity to keep a full pipeline including reviewing old leads and lost opportunities for potential re-engagement
Act as a trusted partner and subject matter expert to prospects and customers
Work closely with the Onboarding Team to ensure smooth launches for new restaurant partners
Work cross-functionally with Marketing and demand generation to continuously refine acquisition approach
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential partners to secure future leads and referrals
Accurately track and update deals and communications in Salesforce in real time
Frequently travel to partner restaurant/hospitality and potential locations; be exposed to conditions typical of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, hotels
Requirements
Candidate(s) for this position must be local to the Dallas, TX area to be considered for this role
Minimum 5 years of experience in a quota exceeding Sales role, preferably in Hospitality, FinTech, or SaaS
A hunter mentality with solid Sales and Business acumen
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build relationships quickly
Extensive customer network
Salesforce and LinkedIn Sales Navigator experience
Passionate about our mission and can see the value this role brings to us, our restaurant partners, and our customers
A resilient achiever who is motivated by opportunities and embodies a hospitality mentality
A strong communicator and relationship builder who is able to efficiently work with external stakeholders and internal teams
Adaptive, organized, and a natural problem solver
A tenacious deal maker and closer who is ready to pursue outbound activity and build pipelines
Preferred: 10+ years of experience in a quota exceeding Sales role, preferably in Hospitality, FinTech, or SaaS
Preferred: Experience working with restaurants or food-related entities/clients
Preferred: Experience in a start-up environment is a plus