The Role
As an Account Executive, manage the sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals, utilizing effective communication and sales skills to meet quotas. Support clients by demonstrating product value and addressing their needs.
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About Bazaarvoice
At Bazaarvoice, we create smart shopping experiences. Through our expansive global network, product-passionate community & enterprise technology, we connect thousands of brands and retailers with billions of consumers. Our solutions enable brands to connect with consumers and collect valuable user-generated content, at an unprecedented scale. This content achieves global reach by leveraging our extensive and ever-expanding retail, social & search syndication network. And we make it easy for brands & retailers to gain valuable business insights from real-time consumer feedback with intuitive tools and dashboards. The result is smarter shopping: loyal customers, increased sales, and improved products.
The problem we are trying to solve : Brands and retailers struggle to make real connections with consumers. It's a challenge to deliver trustworthy and inspiring content in the moments that matter most during the discovery and purchase cycle. The result? Time and money spent on content that doesn't attract new consumers, convert them, or earn their long-term loyalty.
Our brand promise : closing the gap between brands and consumers.
Founded in 2005, Bazaarvoice is headquartered in Austin, Texas with offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
It’s official: Bazaarvoice is a Great Place to Work in the US , Australia, India, Lithuania, France, Germany and the UK!
Are you interested in developing your sales skills in one of the fastest growing industries in the world? As an Account Executive at Bazaarvoice you will be part of a team whose mission is to run a full sales cycle including: territory management, prospecting, negotiating and closing deals. You will be working with a number of cutting-edge tools and will have best in class market data at your disposal. We provide world-class training to take your sales career to the next level.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Building and maintaining a pipeline of business through email, phone and LinkedIn prospecting
- Uncovering and understanding a company’s needs through in-depth discovery and positioning Bazaarvoice’s value according to those specific needs
- Demonstrating the value propositions of our products and services via webinars, emails, phone calls, etc.
- Positioning a high-ROI solution that will cost the client around $20,000 to $50,000 per year
- Confidently lead a sales cycle and collaborate internally to close business.
Required:
- At least 1 year of closing experience in a quota carrying role
- The ability to drive urgency and be assertive in every step of your process
- Exceptional work ethic: Self-motivated with an ability to learn quickly and hold yourself accountable to hitting quota
- Resilience: Must be comfortable handling objections, rejection, and hearing “No”, shaking it off, and continuing forward
- Motivation: You have a high level of enthusiasm and energy that can be felt on the other end of the line
- Coachability: You must be able to listen and take training/feedback with a positive approach and implement it back into your work
- Communication: Clearly and concisely communicate, as well as effectively listen with both clients and internal business partners
Nice to Have:
- Prior experience using a sales methodology
- Experience using SalesForce, Gong Engage, Powerpoint &/or Excel
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Why join Bazaarvoice?
Customer is key
We see our own success through our customers’ outcomes.
We approach every situation with a customer first mindset.
Transparency & Integrity Builds Trust
We believe in the power of authentic feedback because it’s in our DNA.
We do the right thing when faced with hard choices. Transparency and trust accelerate our collective performance.
Passionate Pursuit of Performance
Our energy is contagious, because we hire for passion, drive & curiosity.
We love what we do, and because we’re laser focused on our mission.
Innovation over Imitation
We seek to innovate as we are not content with the status quo.
We embrace agility and experimentation as an advantage.
Stronger Together
We bring our whole selves to the mission and find value in diverse perspectives.
We champion what’s best for Bazaarvoice before individuals or teams.
As a stronger company we build a stronger community.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Bazaarvoice provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants according to their experience, talent, and qualifications for the job without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender stereotyping, and marital status), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law in every location in which the company has facilities. Bazaarvoice believes that diversity and an inclusive company culture are key drivers of creativity, innovation and performance. Furthermore, a diverse workforce and the maintenance of an atmosphere that welcomes versatile perspectives will enhance our ability to fulfill our vision of creating the world’s smartest network of consumers, brands, and retailers.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check. We will provide additional information and obtain your written consent before proceeding.
Skills Required
- At least 1 year of closing experience in a quota carrying role
- Exceptional work ethic and self-motivation
- Resilience in handling objections and rejection
- High level of enthusiasm and energy
- Ability to listen and implement feedback positively
Bazaarvoice Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Bazaarvoice and has not been reviewed or approved by Bazaarvoice.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is considered flexible, with unlimited PTO and paid volunteer time available alongside a hybrid/flexible-remote setup. Paid sabbaticals after a tenure milestone are highlighted as part of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for primary caregivers is consistently presented as a strong component of the offering. Family medical leave options are also documented.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Mental health support via a dedicated platform, recognition programs, ERGs, and a companywide volunteering tradition are emphasized. Company events and regular all-hands reinforce a wellbeing and community focus.
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The Company
What We Do
Each month in the Bazaarvoice Network, more than a billion consumers create, view, and share authentic user-generated content including reviews, questions and answers, and social photos across more than 11,500 global brand and retailer websites. From search and discovery to purchase and advocacy, Bazaarvoice’s solutions help brands and retailers reach in-market shoppers, personalize their experiences, and give them the confidence to buy.
