Hive

Account Executive

Hive$70K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 4+ years selling cloud-based software, ideally in fast-paced start-ups or large enterprises.
  • Proven ability to handle long workweeks when necessary.
  • Genuine interest in machine learning and AI technologies.
  • Demonstrated success in relationship building with a strong customer focus.
  • Highly self-motivated with a competitive mindset.
  • Excellent team player who can also work independently.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Driven individual; self-starter who excels without external motivation.
  • Eager to learn and proactively seek contributions to the team.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented with experience managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Business Development Team to identify and generate business opportunities.
  • Analyze target markets and execute effective sales tactics for expansion.
  • Host events to strengthen client relations and promote Hive's offerings.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to align on business priorities.
  • Manage the full sales process from lead generation to deal negotiation and onboarding.
  • Maintain confidentiality and data quality in Hubspot CRM for numerous opportunities.
  • Provide feedback from the market/client to the engineering and product teams.
  • Consistently meet and exceed sales quotas by expanding accounts and closing new deals.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a thriving tech environment with innovative solutions.
  • Become part of a specialized Business Development team focused on growth.
  • Access to advanced technology and market insights.
  • Ability to influence product development with client feedback.
  • Potential for commissions and stock options in addition to base salary.
Full Job Description
Account Executive

We are looking for a seasoned Account Executive to join our Business Development team. At Hive, our Business Development team is responsible for commercial deployment of all the groundbreaking technology we are building at Hive. As an Account Executive, you will work closely with the executive team to develop new relationships, evaluate new markets, and identify means of growth. Day to day, you will connect with existing and potential clients, communicate our solutions to a broad range of audiences, and break down barriers in the enterprise market. You will be expected to keep up with multiple accounts at a time and serve as a key reference for our existing clients. You will apply your strong quantitative skills to analyze priorities, metrics, and demand generation strategies in order to relentlessly pursue new leads. Our Business Development team is a full-service special forces team that is willing to do anything and everything needed to move the business forward.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Business Development Team to research, identify, and generate new business opportunities in order to build and manage a robust sales funnel
  • Thoroughly analyze target markets for key use verticals, and execute effective sales tactics to drive expansion opportunities within both existing and potential customer base
  • Host events to nurture existing client relations as well as enhance awareness of Hive's products/services to new markets
  • Work closely with Hive's senior leadership team to build and maintain alignment on business priorities
  • Manage complex sales process end-to-end, from lead generation to negotiating deals to onboarding, while providing excellent customer service
  • Maintain confidentiality and data quality for large volumes of opportunities within Hubspot CRM
  • Provide market/client feedback to the engineering and product teams to fuel future product growth
  • Consistently hitting and exceeding quarterly and yearly sales quotas by growing existing accounts and closing new deals


Requirements

  • You have a Bachelor's degree
  • You have 4+ years of work experience selling cloud-based software products, preferably at a high growth start-up or large enterprise
  • You have a proven ability to work long workweeks when needed
  • You have a deep interest in machine learning and AI
  • You are successful in building relationships; you are customer obsessed
  • You are highly self-motivated and have demonstrated success in a competitive environment
  • Strong team player, but can work and execute independently
  • You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • You're driven. No one needs to push you to excel; that's just who you are
  • You are hungry to learn and you actively look for opportunities to contribute
  • You are highly organized and detail-oriented; you can handle multiple projects and dynamic priorities without missing a beat


The current expected base salary for this position ranges from $70,000 - $150,000. Actual compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work; commissions and stock options may be offered in addition to the range provided here.

Thank you for your interest in Hive and we hope to meet you soon!

About Hive

Hive is a project management and collaboration platform that helps teams work together more efficiently. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, New York. Hive's platform includes features such as task management, time tracking, and team collaboration tools. The company serves clients in a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance. Hive is committed to providing a user-friendly and customizable platform that helps teams stay organized and productive.
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100 employees
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Founded
2015

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