About Us
We’re looking for an Account Executive to identify, establish, and foster long-term partnerships with the brilliant minds and brands in the publishing and e-learning industry. Someone who welcomes the opportunity to roll up their sleeves with our CEO to improve the existing sales process and build relationships with best-selling authors, publishing houses, and large corporations. A Player-Coach, whose personal drive for winning is only surpassed by building teams that can win on the global stage.
Founded by an author, health scientist, and lifelong entrepreneur, we are on a mission to create the world’s best experience for translating wisdom into a shared daily practice capable of transforming how we approach ourselves and one another.
We are a tight, cohesive, and remotely distributed team that shares a deep passion for lifelong learning of skills that improve our relationships, mental wellbeing, and careers.
We’re backed by a stellar and supportive team of investors like TechStars NYC and Vitalize.VC. This role would be joining the founding team involved in and collaborating with a talented community of successful entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors across the TechStars network.
The Product: Hiitide is a marketplace that turns books into online book clubs and companion courses for developing personal and professional skills. We create these community-driven learning experiences for authors like Ryan Holiday, Byron Katie, Iyanla Vanzant, Nir Eyal, Brad Feld, and other subject-matter experts. This represents a growing library of high-quality e-learning IP that the Senior Partnerships Executive would also have the opportunity to turn into new products and new revenue channels.
About the Role
We’re looking for a high-energy sales professional who is tech-savvy, familiar with the publishing and online learning industries, and has excellent communication and relationship skills. The ideal candidate is proactive and ready to get the job done. This person possesses a history of B2B sales experience, ideally in the publishing and/or media industries, and is capable of navigating the sales process. The candidate will initially work directly with the Founder & CEO of hiitide and must be able to learn and work fast and be eager to make an impact.
What you'll do
- Establish and nurture relationships with potential and current partners to facilitate sales.
- Find potential partners through cold emailing/messaging and industry research to increase sales.
- Effectively communicate company services and products to prospective partners.
- Planning and directing the hiring and training of new Sales Representatives
- Managing and leading a sales team to achieve OKRs
- Preparing sales budgets and projections and approving expenditures
- Tracking and analyzing sales statistics based on key quantitative metrics
The Ideal Candidate Will Be
- A player-coach with more than 4 years of sales experience, never hesitant to roll up his/her sleeves and execute or lead a high-performing sales team.
- Sales experience in the publishing, e-learning, personal or professional development industry
- Ability to set sales targets and achieve them effectively
- Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills
- Experience using CRM to manage the sales process and forecast sales
- Strong analytical skills to identify trends and sales patterns
- Ability to design and implement a successful sales strategy
- Ability to guide and mentor sales representatives
- Planning, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Advanced time management skills
Tools you're familiar with (or fast learners)
- Platforms: ActiveCampaign (proficient in creating automation, drip-campaigns, and sequences), Zoom, Mixmax, and Google Docs (Slides, Sheets, and Docs).
Compensation
- Generous Salary & Equity Stock Options
Be part of the founding team
- Help shape the vision while earning equity
- Report directly to the CEO
- Work from anywhere
- Generous PTO
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