Account Executive (New York, NY)

Ideals is a global B2B SaaS product company recognized as the most highly rated and customer-centric brand in the secure business collaboration market. Trusted by over 2,000,000 users from 300,000 companies globally, we help people run high-stakes processes and make important decisions with less stress, higher quality, and shorter hours. Ideals Virtual Data Room (VDR): Secure document sharing and collaboration for due diligence, fundraising, corporate reporting, licensing, clinical trials, and other complex transactions. Ideals Board: Board and leadership collaboration platform for faster, safer, and more compliant decision-making. The role To support the rapid expansion of the Ideals VDR line of business in the US, we are looking for our first Account Executive (Business Development Associate) based in the NYC area. Joining our Field Sales team alongside your Chicago, Boston, Charlotte, and D.C. teammates, you will proactively prospect outbound opportunities, acquiring new customers with the ultimate goal of closing deals. As a front-line, quota-carrying team member, you will actively reach out to 30-40 new customers monthly, overseeing a pipeline with 50+ opportunities. Engaging proactively with C-suite and key account decision-makers across Finance, Banking, and other sectors, you will contribute directly to our growth story in the US market. Compensation package: 55% base salary; 45% performance-based variable. Why Ideals? High trust from sales peers: Ideals ranks among the Top-5% of companies on RepVue, as rated by sales professionals. Growth opportunity: Accelerate your growth with a bootstrapped SaaS that’s scaled 4x revenue (5x more projected in the next 5 years) with our flagship VDR product. Proven track record: Be part of an established org with over 17 years in the VDR business, 30%+ YoY revenue growth, powering 10%+ of global M&A activity. What you will do Build relationships with key stakeholders and industry influencers throughout the NYC metropolitan region Deliver sales targets by focusing on new customer acquisition Proactively build and manage a pipeline, working with strategic US accounts and constantly developing new opportunities Actively contribute to the execution of the sales and marketing strategy for the US region Take part in arranging M&A Community events, enhancing Ideals visibility Deliver compelling product presentations to clients Structure, negotiate, and close deals Consistently share insights and provide updates to customers Provide relevant customer feedback to the product development and management teams Collaborate with Customer Success and Inside Sales to grow customer satisfaction and the company’s revenue What you bring 1.5 – 2 years of demonstrable success in direct sales or business development within B2B or professional services sector Experience in high-velocity sales environments and effectively engaging with decision-makers A track record of successfully managing pipelines and closing high-value deals Exceptional business communication skills to structure persuasive pitches and navigate client discovery University degree Nice to have SaaS, financial, fintech, or information security industries background Fluency in additional language Our assessment process Screening call with the Talent Acquisition Specialist (30 mins) Competency-based interview with the Talent Acquisition Specialist (60 mins) Presentation interview with the Hiring Manager (60 mins) Unrivaled recognition We’re proud to be celebrated by our customers and teammates G2 Market Leader Based on 600+ reviews 4.7 out of 5 Trusted by talent based on 100+ reviews 4.8 out of 5 Reach globally Remote-first flexibility to shape your ideal workday Home workplace budget Co-working expense coverage #J-18808-Ljbffr Idealsvdr