Account Executive, Whatnot

• As our next Account Executive, you should have 3+ years of experience working in a fast-paced, client-facing role, and a track record of working quickly and iteratively
• You are a fast learner and self-starter energized by talking to people, solving challenges, and driving towards sales goals
• You are a fluent German and English speaker, with a deep understanding of the DACH market
• You have a passion for our mission at Whatnot - you live and breathe the needs of our communities and work relentlessly to improve their experiences on Whatnot
• You are scrappy and flexible enough to work in an ambiguous environment with limited guidance
• You have experience selling and closing deals as well as the ability to manage multiple accounts and client needs at the same time
• You have proficiency with a CRM software and are ready and willing to learn new systems
• You have business acumen, are deeply analytical, and comfortable understanding and manipulating data to gain and take action on business insights

Desirable

• As an Account Executive (German Speaking), you will drive the expansion of Whatnot’s supply by acquiring and nurturing new livestream sellers
• You will oversee your own portfolio and manage the entire sales cycle, from pitching and onboarding to providing strategic coaching and facilitating growth
• Your goal will be to consistently meet or exceed sales targets by effectively managing your pipeline
• Deeply understanding our end-to-end sales process and collaborating with the team to bring high-potential sellers to Whatnot
• Becoming the go-to expert on how SMBs, primarily sellers with an online presence, can scale their business with Whatnot
• Source and prospect sellers, securing initial discovery and onboarding calls
• Leading sales calls with seller prospects, primarily over video and phone calls, overcoming objections and effectively communicating Whatnot’s value proposition
• Closing sellers, ultimately onboarding them onto the platform, and setting them up for success
• Utilizing key data points to assess seller growth, success, and areas for improvement to drive continuous iteration
• Collaborating with internal partners to develop business growth strategies and communicate product improvements and feedback