Overview:

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We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Enterprise Sales Director to join our high-performing sales team during an exciting period of growth. This role can be based anywhere in the US and involves building a sales pipeline and driving new business revenue across various industries within your regional territory. As an individual contributor, you will lead and manage efforts from lead generation through to sales close. The ideal candidate is a true sales hunter with market research knowledge, a passion for technology, and a proven track record of exceeding revenue goals. Fuel Cycle fosters a customer-obsessed culture, empowering each team member to work passionately and make a significant impact.

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Fuel Cycle is regularly recognized as a great place to work. Our recent awards include 2024 Built In Best Places to Work, 2023 Inc Best Workplaces, as well as Comparably Best CEO, Best Company for Women, and Best Company for Diversity. Learn more about our Culture & Values here.

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Key Responsibilities:

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Sales Pipeline Development and Management

• Identify new business opportunities and key stakeholders.  
• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline through outbound activities, events, and targeted research and other lead generation activities.  
• Ensure timely and accurate pipeline reporting and forecasting.  

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Lead Generation and Conversion

• Guide deals swiftly and diligently through the sales process from discovery to close.  
• Demonstrate timely actioning of leads, proposals, and pitch follow-ups.  
• Develop and deliver compelling pitch decks and insights for prospect presentation that highlight insights from our platform and other internal sources for prospect presentations and outbounding that align with prospects business issues.  

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Revenue Generation

• Consistently meet quarterly and annual sales quotas and revenue goals.  
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior-level account targets and champions.  
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and C-suite individuals.  

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Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with Marketing, BDRs, and Product teams to strategically target accounts.  
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to share best practices and partner on opportunities.  
• Provide feedback to Product Management and Development teams based on customer interactions and market trends.  

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Customer Engagement & Customer Success Integration

• Build proficiency in our product and share detailed knowledge with customers.  
• Engage in activities that foster strong customer relationships and satisfaction.  
• Work closely with the Customer Success team to ensure smooth onboarding and ongoing customer satisfaction.  

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Strategic Account Planning

• Develop and execute strategic account plans for key customers to drive upsell and cross-sell opportunities.  

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Your Success Metrics:

• Quarterly and annual revenue targets met or exceeded
• Number of new business opportunities identified and converted
• Quality and accuracy of pipeline reporting and forecasting
• Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
• Churn rate
• Sales cycle length

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Who you’ll work with?

• Marketing, Business Development Reps, and Product teams

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Core Skills, Competencies & Attributes:

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Competencies

• Customer Centric Consultative Sales: ability to creating value and trust with a prospect and exploring their needs and tailor solutions accordingly.  
• Negotiation: ability to use persuasion and other skills to gain cooperation and support from others to achieve a desired outcome
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to leverage data analytics to drive sales strategies and decisions.  
• Customer Relationship Management: Expertise in managing long-term customer relationships and ensuring high customer satisfaction.  

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Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Salesforce for updating accounts, opportunities, and deal stages.  
• Ability to develop and deliver compelling pitch decks and sales presentations.  
• Strong analytical skills for identifying and analyzing information to make decisions.  
• Familiarity with advanced CRM and sales automation tools.  
• Understanding of SaaS product, subscription-based sales models and recurring revenue streams.  
• Ability to build proficiency in our product and to knowledge share in detail directly with customers.  

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Personal Attributes

• Self-starter with a track record of generating new business opportunities.  
• Highly motivated and goal-oriented.  
• Organized with excellent time management skills.  
• Effective communicator with strong relationship-building capabilities.  
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute tactically.  
• Adaptability to changing market conditions and customer demands.  

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What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree required.  
• 4+ years of experience in technology sales (SaaS sales preferred).  
• Prior experience selling Market Research, Customer Engagement, or Consumer Insights tools.  
• Proven track record of excellence with year-over-year quota attainment.  

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Preferred, But Not Required

• MBA is a plus

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Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k match
• Flexible Work Schedule
• 15 Vacation Days 7 Sick Days annually
• 11 Holidays + 4 Synchronized Recharge Days
• Parental Leave
• Monthly Internet/Phone Stipend
• All Team Perks: many including: DoorDash, GymPass, Headspace & more
• LA & NY HQ Perks: Free lunches, refreshments & snacks
• Pet Friendly HQs 

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This position pays between $130,000 – 140,000 base salary + bonus, commission & equity. Your final base salary will be determined based on location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.

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If you are located within a 25-mile radius of our LA or NY HQs, you will be considered a hybrid associate and will be required to be in the office 3 days/week.

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About Fuel Cycle:

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Fuel Cycle accelerates decision intelligence for legendary brands. We achieve this by enabling organizations to capture, analyze, and act on insights required to launch new products, acquire customers, and gain market share. By leveraging the Research Engine, which powers leading insight communities, brands forge connections with their key audiences and harness actionable insights that drive confident business decisions.

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At Fuel Cycle, we embrace the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and are committed to fostering an inclusive company culture. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or identity, should have equal access to opportunities for growth and advancement. Our selection processes and career pathways are designed to be fair, transparent, and free from bias. We value the unique perspectives and contributions of each team member, knowing that this diverse range of experiences strengthens our team. Fuel Cycle stands firmly against discrimination based on disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.

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Fuel Cycle is an equal opportunity employer and fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, as needed, to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job and participate in the application and interview process. If you require accommodations during any part of the application process, please contact us at hr@fuelcycle.com to discuss your needs.

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Compensation Range: $130K - $140K