Account Executive, Expansion

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
85K-100K Annually
Mid level
eCommerce • Information Technology • Marketing Tech • Retail • Analytics
The Role
Prospect and close expansion opportunities within existing SMB and mid-market accounts. The role conducts needs analysis, presents SaaS solutions, negotiates pricing and contracts, manages Salesforce pipelines, develops account strategies, and performs outbound prospecting through calls, email, networking, and sales technology. The Account Executive collaborates with account management, business development, operations, and solution engineering teams while meeting activity and revenue quotas.
Summary Generated by Built In

Syndigo gets great products chosen. Every choice in commerce, whether by a shopper, a search engine, a marketplace, or an AI assistant, is made on product data, and our software makes that data complete and trusted and moves it across the industry's largest two-sided commerce network: 15,000+ brands and 3,500+ retailers. Companies like AutoZone, Colgate-Palmolive, Dole International, Unilever, and Walgreens trust Syndigo to get their products chosen. Learn more at www.syndigo.com.

**This is a hybrid position that requires 2 days per week in the office at our Chicago location**

The mission of a Syndigo Account Executive, Expansion, is to uncover opportunities and grow existing customers in the SMB/Mid-Market space with a hunter mindset. You will be collaborating and working closely with the Account Managers who own the book of business.  

In this role, you will seek out brands that primarily sit within the Mid-Market & SMB client territories and articulate the story of how Syndigo serves similar brands in advancing their omni-channel strategy by ensuring retailers and shoppers have the most accurate, up-to-date, and optimized content experiences in the market. 

HOW WE'LL BE WINNING TOGETHER DAY TO DAY: 

  • Prospecting and building client expansion opportunities within MM/SMB customer territory 
  • Ability to conduct needs analysis and position discovery questions to fully identify a client’s business objectives 
  • Effectively communicate Syndigo’s value proposition to solve a customer’s unique challenges 
  • Utilize a consultative sales approach to close opportunities with senior-level executives and forecast weekly when deals will be closed won in SFDC 
  • Collaborate with account management, BDR, operations, and solution engineering teams as needed to facilitate pipeline development and ensure appropriate program positioning is executed through the seamless delivery of solutions/services 
  • Initiate introductory meetings through networking, cold calls, email, and other tools in the sales tech stack to help bolster the pipeline  
  • Coordinate and schedule online or onsite meetings with key decision-makers 
  • Be comfortable demonstrating SaaS based platform and communicating critical capabilities to differentiate our solutions 
  • Negotiate and participate in pricing strategy and proposal development to drive conversion 
  • Negotiate contract terms within the acceptable guidelines provided by commercial leadership  
  • Develop account strategy across owned accounts in Salesforce and consistently execute on plans to penetrate new buying centers through frequent outbound engagement  
  • Research key companies that fit ideal customer profiles and assemble creative outbound messaging  
  • Own and manage an active pipeline in Salesforce.com 
  • Achieve weekly activity KPI’s with clear goals set in Salesloft/Salesforce for messaging sent to priority accounts and contacts targeted in a given week  

WE SHOULD TALK IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU: 

  • 3+ years in a quota-carrying sales role with a consistent track record of success against quota attainment 
  • Extreme passion for hunting and growing existing clients
  • Deep familiarity with Salesforce, SalesLoft, and ZoomInfo 
  • MEDDPICC certified or proven mastery of other sales methodologies (ValueSelling, Sandler, Challenger, etc.) 
  • Curiosity and interest in consumer goods, retail, or e-commerce verticals is a plus 
  • Proven ability to prospect, qualify, and open opportunities in a primarily outbound environment 

 

For full-time U.S. based-employees, we offer competitive health insurance benefits, PTO and volunteer time off, employer-paid short- and long-term disability, parental and adoption leave, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Your individual compensation within the budgeted salary range is determined based on your skills, education, experience, and internal equity. 

Budgeted Salary Range (not including eligible commission):
$85,000—$100,000 USD
Commission:
$100,000—$100,000 USD
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

To achieve the best version of our organization, we know it takes new ideas, new approaches, new perspectives and new ways of thinking. A purpose we are 100% committed to cultivating.  Diversity is woven into our fabric at Syndigo and it’s how we stay an industry leader, innovating technology solutions that equip our customers with everything they need to be successful! 

All are welcome here and we invite you to join our team if you are ready to help us continue that growth! 

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Skills Required

  • 3+ years of experience in a quota-carrying sales role
  • Consistent track record of success against quota attainment
  • Passion for hunting and growing existing clients
  • Deep familiarity with Salesforce, SalesLoft, and ZoomInfo
  • MEDDPICC certification or proven mastery of another sales methodology such as ValueSelling, Sandler, or Challenger
  • Ability to prospect, qualify, and open opportunities in a primarily outbound environment
  • Curiosity and interest in consumer goods, retail, or e-commerce verticals

Syndigo Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Syndigo and has not been reviewed or approved by Syndigo.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off options include generous PTO alongside parental/adoption, grandparent, and bereavement leave, plus paid volunteer time and Summer Fridays. Feedback suggests these policies are viewed as a strength that supports work–life balance.
  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings include two Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plans (PPO and HDHP with HSA contribution), dental, vision via EyeMed, mental-health/EAP support, and life and disability coverage. Company materials and third‑party listings depict a comprehensive, modern health suite.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle perks include weekly meeting‑free quiet hours, a hybrid work rhythm, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, recognition programs, and charitable gift matching. Feedback suggests these extras round out the package and are appreciated alongside core benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
1,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1973

What We Do

Syndigo is the industry’s only trusted single-source provider of consumer product information and content from supply chain to end customer utilization, offering a powerful end-to-end product content experience across multiple industries. Syndigo is raising the standard of what great product experiences can be.

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