Account Executive, Strategic

Care.com

$115K — $140K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Dallas, TX
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10+ years of B2B sales experience in enterprise or strategic sales
  • Direct experience selling employer-sponsored benefits solutions
  • Proven track record of closing complex, high-value deals
  • Experience in building sales pipeline from scratch within a designated territory
  • Strong understanding of benefits buying processes and enrollment cycles
  • Experience working with benefits brokers and consultants
  • Ability to engage CHRO-level and executive stakeholders
  • Strong business acumen with ROI-driven communication

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a territory strategy for acquiring and expanding enterprise partnerships
  • Build and sustain a robust sales pipeline through strategic outreach
  • Manage complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders
  • Position Care's solutions as strategic benefits linked to key business outcomes
  • Influence decision-making with executive stakeholders in HR and finance
  • Navigate and leverage relationships within the benefits ecosystem
  • Negotiate high-value agreements targeting long-term partnerships
  • Maintain accurate forecasting and continuously improve sales performance

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Generous 401K employer match
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO)
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Strategic Account Executive, you will own and execute a territory strategy focused on acquiring and expanding enterprise partnerships. You will operate as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across HR, Benefits, Finance, and IT-aligning Care.com's solutions to broader organizational priorities such as talent retention, workforce productivity, and employee experience.

This role requires a consultative, outcomes-driven seller who can navigate complex buying groups, shape demand, and drive high-value, multi-stakeholder deals from inception through close.
  • Own Territory Strategy: Develop and execute a targeted go-to-market plan across key industries and accounts, prioritizing opportunities based on strategic fit and revenue potential
  • Drive Enterprise Pipeline Creation: Build and sustain a robust pipeline through strategic prospecting, executive outreach, and benefits-focused partner channels (e.g., brokers, consultants)
  • Lead Complex Sales Cycles: Manage long, multi-threaded sales motions across HR, Total Rewards, Benefits, Finance, and IT stakeholders
  • Sell Business Outcomes: Position Care for Business as a strategic benefit tied to retention, productivity, and employee well-being
  • Engage Executive Stakeholders: Build credibility with CHROs, Heads of Benefits, and C-suite leaders, influencing decision-making and prioritization
  • Navigate the Benefits Ecosystem: Effectively work within broker and consultant relationships (e.g., Mercer, WTW, Aon) to source, influence, and close opportunities
  • Structure & Close Strategic Deals: Negotiate high-value agreements with a focus on long-term partnerships and expansion
  • Leverage Market Insight: Maintain a strong point of view on benefits trends, competitive landscape, and employer needs
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with Marketing, Customer Success, Product, and Leadership to drive deal success and client outcomes
  • Own Forecasting & Performance: Maintain accurate pipeline visibility, forecast reliably, and continuously optimize sales performance


Qualifications
  • 7-10+ years of B2B sales experience, with a strong track record in enterprise or strategic sales
  • Direct experience selling employer-sponsored benefits solutions (e.g., family care, mental health, wellness, HR tech, insurance, or adjacent categories)
  • Proven success closing complex, high-value deals and consistently exceeding quota
  • Experience building pipeline from scratch and executing within a defined territory or vertical
  • Strong understanding of the benefits buying process, including annual enrollment cycles and budget timing
  • Experience working with and selling through benefits brokers and consultants (e.g., Mercer, Aon, WTW, Lockton)
  • Ability to engage and influence HR, Total Rewards, and executive stakeholders, including CHRO-level conversations
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to build and communicate ROI-driven value propositions
  • Expertise in managing long, consultative sales cycles (6-12+ months)
  • Exceptional communication, executive presence, and presentation skills
  • Highly organized, process-driven, and proficient with CRM tools
  • High integrity and a collaborative mindset


Additional Information

Available in more than 20 countries, Care.com is the world's leading platform for finding and managing high-quality family care. Since 2007, families have relied on Care.com's industry-leading products-from child and elder care to pet care and home care.

Salary Range: $115,000 - $140,000. The range listed is just one component of Care.com's total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and short- and long-term incentives. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a generous 401K employer match, paid holidays, and PTO.
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