Overview
Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.
Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally - Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.
The EH Way
- We are Mission First - everything we do is driven by our Mission
- We are Remote First - we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy
- We are AI First - AI is a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
- We are Apolitical - we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
- We Live by Our Values - we role model our values 100% of the time
- We Expect High Performance - we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average
This role
As an Account Executive at Employment Hero reporting to a Sales Manager, you\'ll collaborate with the wider team across ANZ to drive business growth and build strong client relationships. Your role involves identifying recent business opportunities, tailoring solutions to meet client needs, and effectively communicating the value of Employment Hero\'s platform. Working closely with prospects, you\'ll navigate the entire sales process, from initial contact to contract negotiation, ensuring a positive experience. Beyond meeting sales targets, your focus is on contributing to the overall success and satisfaction of clients by providing strategic insights and support. With a deep understanding of the HR and payroll technology landscape, you\'ll play a vital role in shaping the future of work for businesses of all sizes.
This role must be based in Australia.
Key focus areas
- Proactively hunt for new business, manage the full sales cycle (prospecting to closing), and consistently achieve monthly quotas.
- Deliver tailored solutions, conduct impactful demos, and engage with C-suite executives to communicate value and negotiate effectively.
- Partner with the SDR team to qualify opportunities, share insights across ANZ sales, and contribute to overall business growth and client success.
- Leverage CRM tools (Salesforce) for pipeline accuracy, bring proven SaaS/B2B sales experience, and demonstrate ambition, curiosity, and resilience to grow within Employment Hero.
What this will include
- Drive new business development through proactive hunting with a consultative approach
- Manage the complete sales cycle, including prospecting, pitching, demos, presenting, and closing deals
- Confidently engage with C-suite executives, showcasing effective presentation skills and adept negotiation techniques
- Collaborate closely with the SDR Team to qualify opportunities and successfully close deals
- Maintain a strong and organised pipeline to consistently meet assigned monthly quotas
- Utilise Salesforce CRM to ensure the accuracy and currency of customer data
Who you are
To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way - operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you’ll also bring:
- Experience in B2B sales, preferably tech/SaaS
- Experience running an end-to-end sales process (closing deals + conducting demos)
- Confident in a fast-paced, high-volume sales environment
- Proven track record of success in sales
- Hungry, curious, tenacious & a team player - We Are One Team
- You are ambitious - there is a huge opportunity for growth as we love to promote from within!
What we can offer
At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work - we live it. Joining Employment Hero means:
- You will work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact
- You will access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs
- You’ll surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life
- You’ll own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies
- You’ll have access to a wide range of perks that includes a generous paternity leave policy, subsidised egg freezing, a WFH office expense budget, and learning & development opportunities
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Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences; we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.
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