WorkWave

Account Executive - SMB Sales

WorkWave$70K — $140K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Detroit, MI
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of experience in a closing sales role within SMB markets
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a SaaS SMB Account Executive role
  • Strong communication skills for consultative selling and negotiation
  • Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple deals
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently, managing a sales pipeline effectively
  • Positive attitude with a talent for building authentic relationships

Responsibilities

  • Learn quickly and understand the platform's value for small Lawn Care businesses
  • Lead online demos to inspire stakeholders and drive growth
  • Manage the entire sales cycle with a hunter mentality
  • Conduct discovery and proof of concept for a seamless customer experience
  • Leverage tools like Salesforce and SalesLoft to forecast and build a pipeline
  • Focus on hitting weekly KPIs and closing deals to exceed quota

Benefits

  • Flexible Time Off policy or generous PTO plan
  • Health and dental insurance along with 401k with company match
  • Up to 4 weeks paid bonding leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program
  • 24/7 access to virtual medical care via Teladoc
  • Quarterly awards based on peer nominations
  • Opportunities for community involvement and charitable participation
Full Job Description
WorkWave is seeking a results-driven Account Executive to focus on small and growing Lawn service businesses. This role is ideal for a motivated sales professional who is eager to build strong relationships, master a consultative sales process, and help entrepreneurs transform the way they run and grow their service businesses.

Why Join Now: We're at an exciting moment in our growth journey. With the launch of Wavelytics, our new AI-powered analytics suite, and continued momentum in integrated payments, we're unlocking new ways to deliver value to our customers and new opportunities for our team. WorkWave operates in a field service management market that's accelerating due to global trends in automation, sustainability, and digital transformation. Joining now means getting in early as we scale to meet massive demand and lead the future of service software.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Learn quickly and build a strong understanding of our platform and its value for small and growing Lawn Care businesses with 10-49 employees
  • Lead online demos that excite and inspire stakeholders to envision a future state that drives growth, efficiency, and digital transformation
  • Own your territory like a "CEO". Manage the sales cycle from lead generation to closing with a hunter mentality that balances a consistent cadence of outbound activity and a quick response to inbound MQLs
  • Master the sales process - conducting discovery, scoping, and proof of concept to create a seamless experience for prospects
  • Leverage best-in-class tools like Salesforce, SalesLoft, and 6Sense to manage activity, build accurate forecasts, and a strong predictable pipeline
  • Stay focused on results - hitting weekly KPIs (demos booked and held, 3x pipeline) and closing deals every week to exceed quota


WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

  • The ability to take initiative and work independently, confidently manage your pipeline, prospect proactively, lead demos that inspire, and close deals efficiently
  • Strong communication skills that combine active listening, thoughtful negotiation, and consultative selling to connect with and influence stakeholders
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple deals at once and manage quick turnarounds without missing a beat
  • A positive, can-do attitude with a natural talent for building authentic relationships and earning trust quickly
  • 1-3 years of experience in a closing sales role within SMB markets
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a SaaS SMB Account Executive role


$70,000 - $140,000 a year

In our dedication to salary transparency, we provide a compensation range for sales roles, which is $70,000 in addition to commission. The final offer will be dependent on various factors, including the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, and the organization's budget. Our Talent Acquisition team will provide more information about the compensation package for this position during the interview process.

WorkWave supports salary transparency, however please note that salary estimates provided by websites (LinkedIn, Glassdoor, etc.) and not by WorkWave may not accurately reflect the actual salary range for the position.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT US:
• We are laid back but buttoned up. We offer a casual work environment and remote work flexibility and have a passion for developing creative, innovative best in class solutions that directly contribute to the success of our customers
• We care deeply and deliver service and solutions that make a real difference in the lives of our clients and their businesses
• We openly accept others as they are and build strong partnerships based on trust
• Teamwork and collaboration is key to help our colleagues and customers solve their challenges
• Our team is energetic, fun, naturally inquisitive and eager to make an impact, we invite you to join us!

LOVE WHAT YOU DO, NO MATTER WHERE YOU DO IT:
• Join our Remote-First Global Work Community: WorkWave provides an innovative and dynamic remote-first Global Work Community that encourages growth, creativity, and collaboration. No matter what stage of your career or where you live, WorkWave is your place to be part of a global company with a startup feel, where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority.

A GLOBAL COMPANY WITH A LOCAL PRESENCE:
• We know that there are benefits of being in the office and working from home. WorkWave promotes a healthy work/life balance and provides employees with the flexibility of collaborating in the office or the option to work virtually if desired. Our teams are well versed at working collaboratively in a fully virtual environment.
• Our HQ is based at our state of the art home office in the historic Bell Works complex located in Holmdel Township, New Jersey. We keep our offices available to all to use when working remotely isn't feasible, or to help with cross training, team building and/or brainstorming.
• We have employees in over 30 states, 7 countries and many regional offices - each with their own set of perks and opportunities to give back to the local community.
• Whether you work remotely or take advantage of one of our offices, you'll find a community of WorkWavers that value diversity, and care deeply about our products, clients, our communities and each other.

RELAX, WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED:
• Employees can expect a robust benefits package, including health and dental and 401k with company match

AND BEYOND...
• Find your perfect work/life balance with our Flexible Time Off policy or generous PTO plan (role dependent) and paid holidays
• Up to 4 weeks paid bonding leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Robust Employee Assistance Program through TotalCare offering free counseling 24/7/365, plus financial counseling, legal guidance, adoption assistance services and much more!
• 24/7 access to virtual medical care with Teladoc
• Quarterly awards based on peer nominations
• Regional discounts and perks
• Opportunities to participate in charitable events and give back to the community

GROW WITH US:
• We understand the impact of attracting and keeping top talent and reward intellectual curiosity and a thirst for personal and professional growth
• Encouraging our employees that already have an intimate knowledge of and passion for our products to apply for other roles within our walls just makes sense!
• Our employees have access to extensive video libraries for soft skill and role specific training available 24/7 and live trainings are provided throughout the year

About WorkWave

WorkWave is a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for field service, last-mile delivery, and logistics industries. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey. WorkWave's software solutions help businesses optimize their operations, improve customer service, and increase profitability. The company has over 500 employees and serves thousands of customers across the United States and Canada. WorkWave is committed to innovation and has received several awards for its software solutions.
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1984

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