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Account Executive, Territory, Chicago

Verkada, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.

What You’ll Do

Source and close new business to consistently meet or exceed quarterly sales quotas

Build an intimate understanding of Verkada products and their place in the industry

Manage the full sales cycle: Prospect for new customers, host online demos, create proposals, and close deals

Maintain accurate pipeline management with expert-level forecasting

Aggressively exceed goals consisting of outbound phone calls, emails, online demos, and trials every quarter

Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to customers and channel partners

Work closely with Channel Partners & Technical Support to ensure smooth launches and fuel future product growth

Provide market/client feedback to Verkada’s product/engineering team

What You Bring

At least 2+ years of sales experience in a quota-carrying capacity

Highly effective communication skills, with ability to build rapport, nurture relationships, and strong presentation skills

Thrive in a dynamic, competitive, and fast-paced startup environment

Bachelors degree preferred but not required

Experience in Salesforce is a plus

Tenacity, drive to learn, and self-motivated

Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week

US Employee Benefits Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:

Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans

Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage

Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options

Expanded mental health support

Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits

Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time

Professional development stipend

Fertility Stipend

Wellness/fitness benefits

Healthy lunches provided daily

Commuter benefits

Additional Information

You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time.

Annual Pay Range At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate's skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs).

Estimated Annual Pay Range: $85,000—$170,000 USD

Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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