Mid-Market Account Executive

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Melbourne, Victoria, AUS
In-Office
Senior level
Blockchain • eCommerce • Fintech • Payments • Software • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency
Block builds technology for economic empowerment.
The Role
Own the full outbound sales cycle for mid-market merchants, including prospecting, pipeline development, discovery, demos, negotiation, and closing. Build tailored multi-product solutions, acquire net-new business, manage complex multi-stakeholder deals, forecast accurately in Salesforce, and consistently exceed revenue targets. Collaborate with business development, product, marketing, implementation, and operations teams while serving as a trusted consultative advisor.
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The Role
At Square, we're re-imagining how mid-market businesses grow. As an Account Executive on our Mid-Market Team, you'll bring Square's ecosystem to new sellers across diverse industries by building, shaping, and closing your own pipeline. You'll run sophisticated, multi-product deals from the first touch to final close - blending hunter instincts, consultative depth, and strategic execution.
If you're an experienced closer who thrives in outbound environments, loves solving meaningful business challenges, and consistently delivers against ambitious targets - this is your role.
You Will
  • Own the full outbound sales cycle - from prospecting to negotiation to close - with mid-market merchants
  • Build and manage a high-quality pipeline through cold outreach, social selling, targeted campaigns, and creative outbound strategies
  • Develop multi-product solutions across Square's ecosystem and tailor them to each merchant's unique needs
  • Partner with Business Development on lead flow while independently driving net-new logo acquisition
  • Conduct high-impact discovery, demos, and negotiations with decisiveness across multi-stakeholder deals
  • Act as a consultant and trusted advisor - seamlessly flexing across BDR, AE, and AM responsibilities when needed
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Implementation, and Operations to deliver cohesive solutions
  • Maintain disciplined pipeline management and forecasting accuracy in Salesforce
  • Consistently hit and exceed revenue goals - monthly and quarterly

You Have
  • 5+ years of full-cycle B2B sales experience with consistent quota achievement
  • Proven success in outbound prospecting and net-new business creation (SaaS or fintech preferred)
  • Expertise closing complex, multi-threaded deals with longer sales cycles
  • Demonstrated ability in building pipeline from scratch using targeted, strategic outreach
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills across phone, video, and written channels
  • Expertise with consultative selling skills - diagnose business challenges and map tailored solutions
  • A hunter's mindset - resilient, creative, and driven to win
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-first environment
  • Advanced proficiency with Salesforce and modern sales tools.
  • A bias towards adopting the latest technology solutions to advance your selling capacity
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to identity or other legally protected class.
We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page . Block is a globally distributed company and this role will require working with other employees in multiple time zones. You may be required to perform work outside of normal business as part of this role
Application Guidelines
Candidates may submit up to 9 active applications within a 60-day period. Reapplications to the same role are accepted 90 days after a previous application has been reviewed.
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Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we're helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of full-cycle B2B sales experience with consistent quota achievement
  • Proven success in outbound prospecting and net-new business creation
  • Experience in SaaS or fintech
  • Expertise closing complex, multi-threaded deals with longer sales cycles
  • Experience building pipeline from scratch through targeted, strategic outreach
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
  • Expertise in consultative selling and diagnosing business challenges
  • Hunter's mindset with resilience, creativity, and strong drive to win
  • Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment
  • Advanced proficiency with Salesforce and modern sales tools
  • Willingness to adopt new technology solutions for sales
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

What the Team is Saying

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Block Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes multiple Aetna and Kaiser medical options with prescription coverage, Delta Dental, VSP, and gender‑affirming care, plus Lyra offering up to 16 no‑cost sessions per year for employees and eligible dependents. HSA enrollees also receive a company contribution equal to half the annual deductible, reinforcing depth of coverage.
  • Parental & Family Support Family‑building and leave benefits are emphasized with paid parental leave (e.g., 16 weeks fully paid reported), fertility support via Progyny for Aetna enrollees, and adoption/surrogacy assistance regardless of medical enrollment. These elements indicate inclusive support for diverse family needs.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Ownership opportunities are highlighted through equity grants and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount. These programs add meaningful wealth‑building beyond base pay.

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The Company
HQ: Oakland, CA
12,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

Block, Inc. is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Afterpay, TIDAL, Bitkey, and Proto, Block, Inc. builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we’re helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.

Why Work With Us

Block builds simple, powerful tools that make progress towards an economy that’s truly open to all.

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