Sales Executive

Propeller Industries

$100K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in B2B sales, preferably in professional services or consulting
  • Proven record of achieving $3M+ sales quotas
  • Formal training in recognized sales methodologies (e.g., Miller Heiman, MEDDPICC)
  • Strong existing network with startup founders, CFOs, and investors
  • Familiarity with Salesforce and prospecting tools like Outreach and LeadIQ
  • Consultative sales approach with strong listening and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to engage effectively with executives and C-suite

Responsibilities

  • Consistently achieve $3-4M+ in annual sales
  • Own the sales pipeline from prospecting to closing
  • Sell consultatively by matching client needs with service offerings
  • Leverage network for referrals and new business opportunities
  • Collaborate with delivery teams for smooth client onboarding
  • Maintain accurate pipeline reports in Salesforce

Benefits

  • Partnership with experienced CFOs and finance leaders for tailored solutions
  • Access to a developed referral network to enhance sales opportunities
  • Use of advanced sales tools to streamline prospecting and closing
  • Clear milestones and expectations to guide initial success
  • In-depth onboarding and training on company offerings
  • Realistic sales targets with incentives for high performance
  • Continuous training and support for ongoing skill development
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture fostering shared success
  • Generous Paid Time Off, health benefits, and retirement matching options
Full Job Description
Sales Executive

Department: Sales

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote - US

Description

Role: Sales Executive

Reports To: SVP of Sales & Marketing
Location: Remote (with occasional in-person meetings)
Compensation: $100K-$130K base + uncapped commission (2x on overages)

What You'll Do

You'll own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close, winning new clients and expanding Propeller's market presence. This role is about building relationships with founders, CFOs, and investors, understanding their growth challenges, and positioning Propeller as the financial partner that helps them scale.

Key Responsibilities

  • Hit your number: Consistently achieve $3-4M+ in annual sales
  • Own the pipeline: Prospect, qualify, present, and close new business
  • Sell consultatively: Understand client needs and match them with our service offerings (CFO services, accounting, transaction advisory, business systems consulting)
  • Build relationships: Leverage your network to generate referrals and open doors with VCs, PE firms, and startup founders
  • Partner for success: Work closely with delivery teams to ensure smooth client onboarding
  • Forecast accurately: Maintain up-to-date pipeline reporting in Salesforce


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

What You Bring

  • 5+ years in B2B sales selling professional services, consulting, or managed services to SMBs
  • Proven track record of meeting/exceeding $3M+ quotas
  • Formal sales training in a recognized methodology (Miller Heiman Strategic/Solution Selling, MEDDPICC, Challenger Sale, Sandler, or similar)
  • Strong network with access to startup founders, CFOs, VCs, or PE firms (bonus if you've sold accounting/finance services or worked with venture-backed companies)
  • Sales tech proficiency: Experience with Salesforce, Outreach, and LeadIQ (or similar prospecting and engagement tools)
  • Consultative sales approach-you listen first, then solve
  • Executive presence-comfortable engaging C-suite executives and investors
  • Self-starter mentality-you thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Pipeline discipline-experience managing Salesforce and forecasting accurately
  • Bachelor's degree preferred


Benefits

How We'll Set You Up for Success

We know that great salespeople need the right support to thrive. Here's what you'll get:

  • Expert partnership: Work directly with our CFOs and VPs of Finance to assess client needs, develop tailored solutions, and create winning proposals
  • Built-in pipeline: Access our highly developed referral network to keep your funnel full; you won't be starting from scratch
  • Best-in-class tools: Leverage world-class automation for prospecting, opportunity development, and closing with minimal admin work, maximum selling time
  • Structured ramp period: Clear expectations and milestones from day one so you know exactly what success looks like at 30, 60, and 90 days and beyond
  • Comprehensive onboarding: Get in-depth training on our services, customer segments, organizational structure, processes, and sales tools so you can ramp quickly and sell with confidence
  • Achievable targets with stretch goals: We set you up to win with realistic quotas and reward high performers who exceed them
  • Ongoing training and support: Continuous coaching, skill development, and sales enablement to help you grow and stay sharp
  • Collaborative culture: Join a team that values teamwork and cohesion. We win together, support each other, and celebrate shared success


You'll have everything you need to win and keep winning.

Current Benefits Offered: Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday pay, comprehensive health benefits plus dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. HSA contribution, Paid Family Leave, 401k match and remote work.

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