SmartAsset

Account Executive

SmartAsset$75K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of full sales cycle experience or in a Sales Development role, ideally in a fast-paced, high-growth startup
  • Experience in inside sales or cold calling
  • Ability to drive deals independently in a dynamic environment
  • Comfortable making 100+ calls per day to engage prospective clients

Responsibilities

  • Work comfortably in a high volume sales environment with monthly quotas
  • Identify and develop new clients through prospecting and cold outreach
  • Educate prospective customers on SmartAsset's platform features and benefits
  • Use a consultative approach to understand business needs and articulate ROI
  • Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing
  • Become an expert in the financial advisor industry to target ideal prospects
  • Collaborate with leadership on strategies for revenue growth
  • Organize and track outreach efforts in Salesforce

Benefits

  • Fully remote work options, allowing flexibility in your work environment
  • Comprehensive health coverage with various plans to choose from
  • Company-paid life and disability protection, with additional options available
  • 401(k) plan with employer match and additional financial wellness programs
  • Generous vacation, sick, and parental leave policies
  • Additional perks including pet insurance, home office stipend, and Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
Note: This position is posted on a continuous basis. Applications are reviewed and evaluated on an ongoing basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of how long the role has been listed

About the team:

The Account Executive sales team at SmartAsset is a group of 50+ inside sales professionals and sales managers located across the country. We are adding to our team as the company works to add new business to our fast growing client base. Our team of Account Executives and managers are hard working and passionate about sales, our product, and our company, and are eager to learn and see growth both personally and professionally.
About the Job:
  • Comfortability working in a high volume activity/sales environment and being on monthly quotas
  • Identifying and developing potential new clients through prospecting and cold outreach
  • Providing detailed information to prospective customers and educating them on the features and benefits of SmartAsset's platform
  • Having a consultative approach with clients by understanding their business needs, explaining ROI and having a strong closing approach.
  • Owning the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing
  • Becoming an expert in the financial advisor industry to better help identify strong advisor prospects who will be a good fit for the Smart Advisor platform
  • Collaborating with company leadership to vet and research different strategies for generating more revenue. Operating with a high level of integrity and able work within organizational Rules of Engagement
  • Staying organized, maintaining contacts and outreach in Salesforce
Skills / Experience You Have:
  • 1-3 years of full sales cycle experience and/or in a Sales Development role, preferably in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment
  • Experience in an inside sales, cold calling, transactional sales role
  • Ability to drive deals independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Comfortable speaking to and persuading prospective clients on the phone and making 100+ calls per day
Skills / Experience Preferred:
  • Attention to detail; excellent organization and time-management skills
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment
  • Salesforce experience preferred but not required
  • Team player who possess excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
Available Benefits and Perks:
  • Fully Remote Work: All roles are fully remote within the contiguous U.S., giving you flexibility to do your best work from where you thrive.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options through trusted national carriers-so you can choose what fits your needs.
  • Life & Disability Protection: Company-paid Life/AD&D coverage, with options to add supplemental life and disability plans for extra peace of mind.
  • Financial Wellness: 401(k) with employer match, pre-tax savings through FSA and HSA options, and equity packages offered for every role.
  • Time Off That Works: Generous vacation, sick, and parental leave policies-because balance matters.
  • Additional Perks: Pet insurance, home office stipend, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, Rhode Island, Washington, and New York City residents* $75,000 base salary and up to $130,000 OTE + RSUs + benefits.

Salary at SmartAsset is determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location within the contiguous United States.

About SmartAsset

SmartAsset financial technology company, founded in July 2012 by Michael Carvin and Phillip Camilleri and headquartered in New York, New York. The company publishes articles, guides, reviews, calculators and tools to help people make decisions about personal finance. SmartAsset also operates SmartAdvisor, a digital platform that connects consumers with financial advisors.
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