Account Executive, Vestwell

$65-82k

Please note that salary bands are based on NY and other similar metro areas and may differ

Junior and Mid level
Austin
New York
Vestwell

Digital recordkeeping platform for 401(k) plans

Open for applications

Vestwell

Digital recordkeeping platform for 401(k) plans

201-500 employees

FintechB2BPersonal financeSaaS

Open for applications

$65-82k

Please note that salary bands are based on NY and other similar metro areas and may differ

Junior and Mid level
Austin
New York

201-500 employees

FintechB2BPersonal financeSaaS

Company mission

To make managing retirement investments cheaper, simpler and safer.

Role

Who you are

  • 2+ years in a B2B sales, preferably in retirement, FinTech, payroll, or a similar industry
  • Ability to carry a plan sale over the entire sales cycle from prospecting to conversion
  • Demonstrated success in achieving sales goals (Rep of the year, Quota club, etc.)
  • Strong attention to detail and a passion for creating a top-notch selling environment and process
  • A hunter with a proven track record of forecasting, and executing new sales through a repeatable and scalable sales process and pipeline
  • Self-starter who can operate well in a collaborative team environment
  • Good knowledge of Salesforce, comfort level with other Sales technology
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must
  • Proven ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks, adapt to changing needs, and tackle new challenges daily!

Desirable

  • Startup and/or financial services experience
  • Understanding of the defined contribution space a plus!

What the job involves

  • We are on the hunt for an experienced Account Executive to help us set the standards for identifying and converting new business at Vestwell
  • You will play a fundamental role in achieving our ambitious revenue growth objectives by owning and managing the sales cycle in your assigned territory to promote Vestwell’s growth in the direct to business marketplace
  • A comfort level with smart business development activity including frequent phone calls and emails, value proposition formatting and positioning, working with channel partners, perfecting constituent databases, qualifying prospects, and closing sales is a must
  • This role will report directly to the DVP, Payroll and Channel Sales and will partner cross-functionally across Vestwell teams
  • You will be the main driver for converting organic and sourced leads into retirement plan sales within your sales region
  • Develop a retirement plan sales pipeline in your region through payroll, centers of demand, and other key relationships sourced by the Enterprise Sales team and Regional Directors
  • Convert retirement plan opportunities into sales through a repeatable, scalable process in partnership with your DVP
  • Source organic leads and convert into retirement plan opportunities
  • Manage and deliver on your plan sales and revenue targets
  • Be accountable for plan sponsor revenue generation in your region

Otta's take

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Xav Kearney

CTO of Otta

The current landscape of 401(k) retirement plans is stagnant in comparison to the standards of financial software innovation. Vestwell offers a digital record-keeping platform that works directly with wealth management firms to help workplaces save money on their employee retirement plans. Vestwell does this by removing the friction points financial advisors and companies have in establishing and maintaining defined contribution and benefit programs.

The startup faces competition from legacy players such as Boston-based Fidelity Investments who currently keep track of almost $2 trillion in assets in the industry. Furthermore, Empower also focuses on advisor-friendly and customized web tools and functionality, presenting further competition to Vestwell.

Despite this, Vestwell is uniquely positioned to disrupt the stagnant 401(k) system, a stance only strengthened by its substantial rounds of funding through the 2020s. This has been invested into expanding platform functionality and servicing for its partners and clients, releasing two new products in September 2022 - Vestwell Flex and a TPA portal. These additions will make Third Party Administration partnerships more efficient for Vestwell customers, streamlining the recordkeeping systems necessary for such actions. Continued product updates like these will help Vestwell keep pace with its substantial competition.

Insights

Top investors

Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

17% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)

Dec 2023

$125m

SERIES D

Jul 2021

$70m

SERIES C

Total funding: $237.5m

Company benefits

  • We’re a growth stage startup with lots of exciting milestones ahead
  • We value health and wellness at Vestwell and in addition to a dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee, we offer competitive health coverage and an open vacation policy
  • We have adopted a remote-hybrid office policy, but all employees are welcome at our bright, comfortable office with many workspace options in midtown Manhattan so everyone has a setting that is the most productive for them
  • We provide our team with all the equipment they need (plus a few perks!) to work effectively remotely. Oh, and naturally we have a great 401(k) plan!

Company values

  • Act like an owner - As a mission-driven company, we value our team members and prioritize employee ownership. We believe in creating an environment where each Vestweller feels empowered to support closing the retirement savings gap across the country
  • Look for the better way - At Vestwell, you’ll be continuously challenged to find better solutions to address industry norms. We are on the road to revolutionizing workplace savings programs and look to our team of innovators to lead the way
  • Embrace the difficult - Vestwell is on a mission to do great things, and the only way to get there is by taking on some incredibly complex challenges. We believe in embracing the difficult to ensure the largest positive impact for our industry, clients, and partner
  • Help me, help you, help us - We build relationships based on trust, equality, respect, and support. Our unique blend of diverse perspectives allows us to grow authentically while sharing a common connection to our goals, mission, and vision

Company HQ

Garment District, New York, NY

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Founders

Studied Finance at GIES College of Business and then received an MBA from Duke. Head Equity Research at financial advisory firm Dillon Scott Securities, Product Manager at Fiserv, VP of Product Marketing at Citi.


People progressing

Joined as SVP Finance & HR in August 2017. Was made CFO in January 2020.

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