Account Executive, Commercial

Motus
United States and Ontario, Canada
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience selling software to SMBs and engaging C-suite executives.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in software sales and experience targeting SMB decision-makers
    — “Experience selling into SMB accounts and meeting with C-suite buyers”
  • Individuals who thrive in a culture that values innovation and diversity of thought
    — “fostering a culture where innovation thrives”
  • Professionals looking for a role with clear promotion pathways and performance-based incentives
    — “Successful Commercial Account Executives are promoted within the Sales organization”

Things to consider

  • The role requires managing the full sales cycle and consistently hitting quarterly targets
    — “Manage a full-cycle sales process and consistently deliver against quarterly quota”
  • The position involves direct outreach to decision-makers, which may demand strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
    — “Identify and engage decision-makers within target accounts using outbound outreach tactics”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific examples of exceeding quotas and managing full sales cycles in your resume and interviews
    — “Demonstrated history of exceeding sales quotas, owning the full-sales cycle from prospecting to close”
  • Emphasize your ability to connect with different personalities and hold a room during meetings
    — “Our decision-makers are often small business owners, VPs and Presidents, so we’re looking for team members with a strong executive presence who can hold a room and connect with different personalities”
  • Showcase your aptitude for technology and ability to explain complex software solutions clearly
    — “Aptitude for technology”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • met and exceeded sales quotas
  • closed deals with C-suite buyers
Typical background
1-3 years of sales experiencebackground in software sales

Skills & requirements

Required

SalesCustomer EngagementSales Cycle ManagementContract Negotiation

Preferred

CRM ManagementSales Enablement Tools

Stack & domain

SalesCRMCommunicationPresentationSoftware

About the role

Original posting from Motus via Greenhouse

Motus is the complete solution for managing employee driving, built for smarter personal vehicle use. With more than 90 years of proven expertise, Motus brings together reimbursement, risk mitigation, and advanced analytics into one platform that helps organizations maximize field team productivity, optimize vehicle spend, and reduce corporate risk exposure. Backed by unmatched benchmark data and time-tested best practices, Motus supports more than 700,000 drivers across 3,000+ companies and remains the trusted leader in employee driving programs.  

At Motus, we’re dedicated to making WorkLife better for everyone, anywhere. Our team is the heart of our culture, and we live by our WorkLife Pillars every day – WorkHappy, WorkHealthy, WorkSmart, WorkAnywhere, and WorkTogether. 

Position Description: 

The Motus Business Development team is growing quickly, and we’re looking to bring on our newest cohort of software sales executives. As a Commercial Account Executive, you will identify and engage prospective customers in a consultative selling process to help them increase efficiency, boost employee satisfaction, mitigate risk and liability, and realize significant cost savings. Our customers love the value we deliver, and we have a 98.5% retention rate. 

Our most successful Account Executives are quick learners, driven and diligent, and highly skilled at reading people and situations. Our decision-makers are often small business owners, VPs and Presidents, so we’re looking for team members with a strong executive presence who can hold a room and connect with different personalities.  

This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with a fun, tight-knit group of sales professionals and learn from hands-on mentorship. Successful Commercial Account Executives are promoted within the Sales organization, leading more complex sales with larger revenue accounts. 

Position Duties: 

Manage a full-cycle sales process and consistently deliver against quarterly quota

Identify and engage decision-makers within target accounts using outbound outreach tactics such as cold calling, email, and direct mail

Uncover prospective customers’ needs and business goals to understand how Motus can be a strategic investment for their business

Position Motus’ value proposition to prospects in a way that accounts for their business’ specific needs and goals

Educate prospects on Motus’ product suite through presentations and product demos

Create and present financial analyses to clients

Review and execute contract agreements with prospects

Outline and follow a defined Sequence of Events with prospects over the course of the sales process

Maintain detailed prospect and activity information in Salesforce.com 

Desired Skills & Experience: 

1-3 years of sales experience within a software organization

Experience selling into SMB accounts and meeting with C-suite buyers

Demonstrated history of exceeding sales quotas, owning the full-sales cycle from prospecting to close

Aptitude for technology

Creative, tenacious approach towards lead generation

Driven, outgoing and positive attitude

Superior communication and presentation skills

Proficiency in sales enablement tools such as Salesforce.com, Outreach, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator a plus! 

Where required by law, Motus provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The base pay for this role is $70,000. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position is also eligible for incentive compensation based on individual performance. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits. 

Please see below for an outline of the Motus benefits package. Motus supports both the physical and mental health of their employees. 

Motus Benefits:

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance , Vision Insurance (effective day one)

Open Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts

Motus-Fidelity 401K Plan

Company-paid Short/Long-term Disability & Basic Life Insurance Plans

Family Planning and Parenting Support Benefits through Maven

Support your mental, physical, professional and financial well-being through coaching and clinical therapy with Modern Health

$1000 Home Office Reimbursement Program

$2000 Internal Referral Program

WorkAnywhere Reimbursement of Internet and Cellular Costs

16 weeks maternity and adoption leave

12 weeks paternity leave

Motus champions the power of true individuality, actively celebrating and accepting each team member. We strategically recruit and retain talent reflecting our local communities’ rich diversity, fostering a culture where innovation thrives. Through dynamic learning sessions, strategic training, and our lively Employee Resource Groups, we kindle substantial dialogues, continuous learning, and ensure every voice is not only heard but celebrated.

Motus, LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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Source: Motus careers (Greenhouse)

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