Senior Sales Executive
6 - 10 years
United States
Full-time
Remote
1 month ago
About the role
Company Description
The Founders Guild is a global community of entrepreneurs dedicated to building innovative companies while reshaping startup culture. Rooted in Silicon Valley but accessible to anyone, the organization supports founders as critical societal problem-solvers who create economic opportunities, build sustainable systems, and drive cultural transformation. By rejecting traditional frameworks like gatekeeping and growth-at-all-cost strategies, The Founders Guild fosters transparency, peer-to-peer learning, and authentic dialogue about the challenges and successes of entrepreneurship. The community encourages practical knowledge sharing throughout the company-building lifecycle, offering guidance in areas such as governance, sustainability, and founder well-being. If you value independence, integrity, and collaboration, The Founders Guild empowers you to thrive as an entrepreneur.
Role Description
This is a full-time remote role for a Senior Sales Executive. The Senior Sales Executive will be responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying and pursuing sales opportunities, managing client relationships, and developing tailored solutions to address customer needs. Key responsibilities include establishing partnerships, creating proposals, negotiating contracts, setting and achieving sales targets, and providing ongoing support to clients. The role also involves collaborating with internal teams to align sales strategies with organizational goals.
Qualifications
The Founders Guild is a global community of entrepreneurs dedicated to building innovative companies while reshaping startup culture. Rooted in Silicon Valley but accessible to anyone, the organization supports founders as critical societal problem-solvers who create economic opportunities, build sustainable systems, and drive cultural transformation. By rejecting traditional frameworks like gatekeeping and growth-at-all-cost strategies, The Founders Guild fosters transparency, peer-to-peer learning, and authentic dialogue about the challenges and successes of entrepreneurship. The community encourages practical knowledge sharing throughout the company-building lifecycle, offering guidance in areas such as governance, sustainability, and founder well-being. If you value independence, integrity, and collaboration, The Founders Guild empowers you to thrive as an entrepreneur.
Role Description
This is a full-time remote role for a Senior Sales Executive. The Senior Sales Executive will be responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying and pursuing sales opportunities, managing client relationships, and developing tailored solutions to address customer needs. Key responsibilities include establishing partnerships, creating proposals, negotiating contracts, setting and achieving sales targets, and providing ongoing support to clients. The role also involves collaborating with internal teams to align sales strategies with organizational goals.
Qualifications
- Sales and business development skills, including identifying opportunities, building client relationships, and negotiating contracts.
- Strategic planning and execution experience, with the ability to create tailored solutions that align with customer and organizational objectives.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders across all levels.
- Proficiency in working independently in a remote environment and managing time efficiently.
- Familiarity with CRM tools, sales analytics, and tracking tools for managing pipelines and performance metrics.
- Experience in entrepreneurship or working with startup ecosystems is an added advantage.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, communications, or a related field.
Skills
Community ServicesSales and business development