Account Executive

OnBoard
Australia
Remote

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for sales professionals who target C-suite executives and manage full sales cycles, with experience in SaaS or governance solutions and a preference for remote work in Australia.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a track record of converting leads into opportunities in SMB and Mid-Market segments
    — “Manage prospects full cycle from lead to close within our SMB & Mid-Market segments”
  • Individuals experienced in consultative selling and influencing economic buyers
    — “Actively own and maintain a sales pipeline while using a consultive selling methodology to leverage the strengths of OnBoard to accelerate decision making by Economic Buyers.”
  • Professionals comfortable with remote or hybrid work arrangements and skilled in online presentations
    — “Present our technology to prospective clients in person or remotely by whatever means is necessary.”

Things to consider

  • Must be based in Australia despite the remote work arrangement
    — “Must be based in AUS”
  • Requires strong collaboration with Customer Success, Product, and Marketing teams
    — “Work with Customer Success to ensure that new customers have a smooth onboarding process and become long-term partners of OnBoard.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with SaaS sales or governance solutions in your resume and interview responses
    — “4+ years of Experience selling SaaS or governance Solutions preferred.”
  • Emphasize your ability to engage and influence C-suite executives in your application materials
    — “Previous experience of selling to C-suite Directors and Executives is a plus.”
  • Showcase your ability to maintain clean data hygiene and accurate forecasting in your sales pipeline management
    — “Diligently log all activity and maintain clean data hygiene and accurate forecasting across all opportunities.”
  • Demonstrate your proficiency in using OnBoard systems and MS Office in your application
    — “Use OnBoard systems to organize, track and maintain both prospect and customer records.”
  • Include examples of how you collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve product strategy
    — “Engage with the Product and Marketing teams to validate product strategy and serve as a thought partner based on your discovery in customer conversations.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Identify and qualify high-value sales opportunities
  • Manage prospects full cycle from lead to close
  • Present technology to prospective clients
  • Ensure a long-term stable customer base
  • Engage with product and marketing teams
Typical background
4+ years of experience selling SaaS or governance solutionsProven pattern of success and quota attainment in software sales

Skills & requirements

Required

Saas SalesConsultative SellingCold-call ProspectingNetworkingSales Pipeline ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementProduct PresentationCustomer OnboardingCollaboration With Product And Marketing Teams

Preferred

Salesforce.comHigher Education InstitutionsHealthcare OrganizationsFinancial InstitutionsBoard And Compliance Applications

Stack & domain

Saas SalesSales MethodologiesCRM SystemsMS OfficeSalesforce.comBoard And Compliance ApplicationsLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingAnalytical SkillsCollaborationAdaptabilityAccountabilityDecision MakingBoard ManagementGovernance SolutionsCloud-based Meeting Management

About the role

Original posting from OnBoard via Greenhouse

Account Executive  

Function: Sales  

Reports to:  Director, Sales 

Location:  AUS - Remote - Must be based in AUS 

Position Summary:  

The Account Executive is responsible for owning, managing, and driving the full sales cycle from the first contact through closing new sales. This position will target C-Suite and Board level executives across key industry verticals to grow our cloud-based meeting management software solution.  

 Key Responsibilities:  

Identify and qualify high-value sales opportunities through cold-call prospecting, networking, trade shows, and lead follow up. Convert all leads into opportunities.  

Manage prospects full cycle from lead to close within our SMB & Mid-Market segments  

Present our technology to prospective clients in person or remotely by whatever means is necessary. This may include in-person demonstrations, phone calls or Zoom presentations.  

Actively own and maintain a sales pipeline while using a consultive selling methodology to leverage the strengths of OnBoard to accelerate decision making by Economic Buyers.  

Remain in frequent contact with customers to understand their needs and ensure a long-term stable customer base.  

Use OnBoard systems to organize, track and maintain both prospect and customer records. Diligently log all activity and maintain clean data hygiene and accurate forecasting across all opportunities.  

Work with Customer Success to ensure that new customers have a smooth onboarding process and become long-term partners of OnBoard.  

Engage with the Product and Marketing teams to validate product strategy and serve as a thought partner based on your discovery in customer conversations.  

Skills and Experience Needed:  

4+ years of Experience selling SaaS or governance Solutions preferred.  

Proven pattern of success and quota attainment in software sales or software lead generation. Strong business acumen and experience driving deals forward.  

Demonstrated resiliency and personal drive to succeed.  

Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to present effectively.  

Previous experience of selling to C-suite Directors and Executives is a plus.  

Proficient with MS Office product suites. Skilled in conducting presentations online or in person.  

Experience using Salesforce.com, is a plus, but not required.  

Experience working with higher education institutions, healthcare organizations, or financial institutions a plus.   

Familiarity with Board and Compliance applications is a bonus.  

Familiarity with formal sales methodologies is a plus.  

Competencies:  

Accountability   

Adaptability                           

Business Acumen  

Collaboration  

Customer Focus                         

Dealing w/Ambiguity      

Decision Making  

Driving for Results  

Initiating Action  

Planning & Organizing  

Technical Professional/Skills and Knowledge 

About the Company:

Boards set the standard for what organizations can achieve. At OnBoard, our board management software helps boards function at a higher level so every organization can make a bigger difference in the world.

Launched in 2011, today, OnBoard serves as the board intelligence platform for more than 5,000 organizations and their 12,000 boards and committees in 60 countries worldwide. With customers in higher education, nonprofit, healthcare systems, government, and enterprise business, OnBoard is the leading board management provider.

OnBoard has grown from a class project at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana in 2003 into the world’s leading board management software platform today. Backed by JMI Equity and the acquisitions of eScribe and Govenda, OnBoard is positioned to become the industry leader in Board Management and Meeting Solutions for private and public sector entities.

Benefits and Perks: 

Fully remote work with company provided equipment (laptop, software, etc.) 

Employment with a growing, casual, fun, philanthropic minded company

US Based Employees

Comprehensive, high-quality medical/prescription drug plan options, as well as dental and vision plan offerings.   

An employer contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA) if you participate in a High Deductible Healthcare Plan.  

Medical Flexible Spending Accounts available.   

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts available.  

Basic life insurance in the amount of $50,000 or 1 X’s your salary (whichever is higher).  

Short and long-term disability and Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits at no cost to you.  

401K Retirement Savings Plan with automatic enrollment at the first of the month following 60 days of employment at 5% to help you secure your financial freedom. We offer a generous company match that starts on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. The company match is dollar for dollar on the first 3% of your pay that you contribute and $0.50 on the dollar on the next 2%, for a total match of 4%. 

Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday 

CAN Based Employees

Employer paid Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Contribution to Health Care Spending Account

Dependent Life Insurance

Optional Life Insurance

LTD Insurance

Drug and Paramedical Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

EAP

AUS Based employees

Superannuation rate of 12% 

Monthly stipend of $400 AUD to purchase private medical insurance 

UK Based Employees (via EPG)

Pension - Aegon

Passageways/OnBoard contributes 8% of the employee's basic salary

Employees can contribute up to 100% of salary subject to max limits

Enrolled from Day 1 of employment

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Critical Illness

Employee Assistance Programme

Serious Illness Benefit

Help@Hand

Cashplan

Diversity Statement - Culture of Togetherness:  

At OnBoard, our mission is to encourage and celebrate a culture of togetherness. We acknowledge that uniqueness is powerful, and we welcome, foster, and appreciate all. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness fuel the Pathfinder atmosphere and all our efforts. Our power is in our people and we Pledge 1% to give back to our communities and across the globe.

OnBoard is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment. We  do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Interview Transparency & Technology Disclosure

We use video/audio recordings and artificial intelligence (AI) tools during our interview process to transcribe responses, evaluate skills, and streamline evaluations. Your data is processed securely and handled in line with our Privacy Policy and local data protection laws

Source: OnBoard careers (Greenhouse)

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