Account Executive, Government

Posted:
9/16/2024, 10:08:34 AM

Location(s):
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States ⋅ North Carolina, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
Remote

Job Overview:

AvidXchange is seeking a seasoned Account Executive to us help build out a new channel focused on selling our A/P solutions to Government entities. The Account Executive will work with potential customers within State and Local Governments to build rapport and sell the value of the AvidXchange product set. We’re seeking an individual with a strong hunting mentality and ability thrive and find success in a new vertical.

What you'll do:

  • Exceed monthly revenue and lead objectives focused on customer segment execution
  • Provide a great buying experience for prospects, customers, and resellers
  • Utilize Salesforce.com and SalesLoft to manage leads, activity, and opportunities to close revenue and provide insight to leadership
  • Professionally represent AvidXchange and its offerings
  • Create customer excitement by showing customers how to use AvidXchange solutions
  • Support a team environment by sharing best practices and maintaining a winning mindset
  • Effectively prioritize and maximize call time and appointments to generate leads, advance the decision-making process, and close sales
  • Meet minimum productivity requirements and service levels set forth by the company
  • Highly skilled at building relationships with senior decision makers specifically in the State and Local Governments; AP Manager, Controller, CFO, CEO, IT.
  • Ability to understand strategic priorities, business needs, and pain points
  • Ability to utilize a “solutions selling approach” to advance new customers through the decision-making process
  • Results oriented and able to thrive by self-motivation
  • Effective in creating a compelling reason to buy through defined marketing messaging and the presentation of AvidXchange value propositions
  • Ability to remove objections, both business and competitive, to advance and win the opportunity
  • Ability to effectively manage time resulting in maximized productivity
  • Technically capable of using and demonstrating AvidXchange products
  • Strong pricing and negotiation skills 
  • Proactive and self-driven learning style
  • Ability to learn and adapt to change and new technologies quickly
  • At least 50% travel necessary

What we're looking for:

  • Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 3 years of prior relevant experience
  • Experience standing and selling into a new channel
  • Prior experience selling into Government entities and strong familiarity with the industry
  • Bachelor’s degree, finance, business, economics, marketing, accounting, computer science, SaaS related 3+ years’ specific vertical experience
  • Experience in both inside and outside sales, preferably with a financial services firm, software and/or technology firm or related
  • Knowledge of accounting (AR/AP), accounting systems
  • Experience with automated accounts payable solutions and/or selling utilities solutions (preferred)
  • Competitive Knowledge of the AP Landscape (preferred)
  • Experience with Salesforce.com or other similar contact management solutions
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas.
  • Previous Experience in SAAS, AP Automation, B2B Payments selling is preferred

 

 

About AvidXchange

AvidXchange is a leading provider of accounts payable (“AP”) automation software and payment solutions for middle-market businesses and their suppliers. By trade, we are a technology company, but if you ask anyone who works here, they’ll tell you our people are at the core of who we are. We focus on creating a culture of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, and are proud to be a safe place where teammates can bring their whole selves to work. At AvidXchange, mindset is everything. We are Connected as People, Growth Minded, and Customer Obsessed. These three mindsets represent our culture – who we are, who we’ve always been, and they guide us to improve every day. Since our founding in 2000 in Charlotte, NC, we’ve created a company of over 1,600 teammates working in one of our 5 offices across the U.S., or remotely. AvidXchange is proud to be Certified™ as a Great Place to Work®. The prestigious recognition is based on anonymous data from our teammates and makes official what our teammates have known for years – that AvidXchange is a Great Place to Work®. 

Who you are: 

  • A go-getter with an entrepreneurial mindset – that means you are not afraid of taking risks, winning big or facing the unknown. 
  • Someone who understands that business is people centric. Connecting with others as humans first allows you to develop mutually beneficial working relationships. 
  • Focused on making a difference for our customers. AvidXchange exists to help solve complex problems for our customers so we can all realize our potential. 

What you’ll get:  

AvidXchange teammates (we call them AvidXers) get the perks and prestige of a publicly traded tech company paired with the flexibility of a founder-led startup. We help our AvidXers develop as professionals and as human beings, providing work/life balance, development programs, competitive benefits and equity options. At AvidXchange, we are building more than a tech company – we are building an experience. We remain committed to a culture where you can fully be 'you’ – connected with others, chasing big goals, and making a meaningful impact. If you want to help us grow while realizing your potential and creating stories you’ll tell for years, you’ve come to the right place.

AvidXers enjoy:  

  • 18 days PTO* 
  • 11 Holidays (8 company recognized & 3 floating holidays) 
  • 16 hours per year of paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) 
  • Competitive Healthcare 
    • High Deductible Heath Plan Option that has $0 monthly premium for teammate-only coverage 
    • 100% AvidXchange paid Dental Base Plan Coverage
    • 100% AvidXchange paid Life Insurance 
    • 100% AvidXchange paid Long-Term Disability 
    • 100% AvidXchange paid Short-Term Disability  
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Provides counseling services, legal and financial consultations and health advocacy for Teammates and their eligible dependents
    • Onsite Health Clinic with Atrium Health** - available to Teammates and their eligible dependents
  • 401k Match up to 4% 
  • Parental Leave: 8 weeks 100% paid by AvidXchange*** 
  • Discounts on Pet, Home, and Auto insurance 
  • BrightDime Financial Wellness Tool, offered free to teammates 
  • WeeCare Childcare Service: helps teammates find affordable daycare, childcare, and tutors 40% less expensive than traditional daycare centers 
  • Perks at Work: free discount program that provides teammates the opportunity to save on items from electronics, movie tickets, car buying, vacations, and more 
  • Onsite gym fitness center, yoga studio, and basketball court****
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to the federal maximum of $5,250*****
  • Hybrid Workplace Flexibility
  • Free parking

*Fully granted from beginning of year, pro-rated if hired mid-year 

**Charlotte location only  

***Must be full-time for at least 3 months
****Charlotte location only
*****Must be full-time for at least one year 

Equal Employment Opportunity

AvidXchange is an equal opportunity employer. AvidXchange is committed to equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. AvidXchange will not discriminate against applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis. This includes, but is not limited to veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age and physical or mental disability.