MERCADO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Account Executive
Territory: Southern Region
Location: Atlanta, GA
About the Company
Mercado is a leading eCommerce solution provider, offering site search & navigation, merchandising and storefront solutions to more than 200 multi-channel, pure-play & SMB Internet retail and B2B eCommerce brands in the United States, Canada and Europe. Mercado enables a rich shopping experience and equips eCommerce professionals with a powerful platform on which to execute merchandising strategies and ignite revenue growth. As a result of deploying Mercado's software and on-demand solutions, online retailers commonly realize immediate and significant increases in both conversion rate and average order value (AOV). Macy's, Overstock.com, Ted Baker, Williams-Sonoma Inc., Sears Holdings Corp., Charles Tyrwhitt, OfficeMax, GUESS?, Inc., REI, and B&H Photo-Video are some of the online businesses who have partnered with Mercado. Mercado is based in Pleasanton, California and is privately held.
Position Summary
Join a rapidly growing e-Commerce Software as a Regional Sr. Account Executive. We're looking for passionate individuals who would rather "hunt" than "harvest" and have a strong history of being a "closer". As 'CEO' of your own territory, you'll be responsible for identifying opportunities, closing new business and running existing accounts in your region. Previous high-tech direct sales experience is required. Opportunity provides for career growth potential based on success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Strong phone skills and the ability to actively travel for face-to-face activity required. Not afraid to call and meet executives all the way up to a 'C' level
- Is tenacious about finding the right person, with the right project in a company
- Good work ethic is critical; we are looking for people with initiative and will fit well into our "work hard, play hard" culture
- Emphasis on teamwork.
- Previous search or e-Commerce software domain experience is desirable
- Has worked with CRM applications such as SalesForce.com, etc.
- Aggressive and tenacious yet professional
- High energy
Education and Experience
Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent experience
Required: Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Minimum of 4 years experience in senior direct sales roles, preferably involving server-based B2C, B2B, Software as a Service (SaaS) or enterprise software to the retail or e-commerce related industry.
- Ability to travel
- Knowledge of Perl is an advantage.
Classification: Exempt, Salary
Compensation: Depending on Experience.
We offer all eligible employees a competitive benefits package
Mercado is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V
TO APPLY: Send your cover letter and resume via email to Jobs510AE@mercado.com. Include Job number Jobs510-ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE in the subject line of your email. Hint: Priority will be given to applicants that include a cover letter with an overview of how you meet qualifications.
No third party or recruiters will be used for these positions.
