About the company
Whatnot is a livestream shopping platform and marketplace backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and CapitalG. We’re building the future of ecommerce, bringing together community, shopping and entertainment. We are committed to our values, and as a remote-first team, we operate out of hubs within the US, Canada, UK, and Germany today. We’re innovating in the fast-paced world of live auctions in categories including sports, fashion, video games, and streetwear. The platform couples rigorous seller vetting with a focus on community to create a welcoming space for buyers and sellers to share their passions with others.
Job Summary
Role
📍As an Inside Account Executive, you will drive the expansion of Whatnot’s supply by acquiring and nurturing new livestream sellers. You will oversee your own portfolio and manage the entire sales cycle, from pitching and onboarding to providing strategic coaching and facilitating growth. Your goal will be to consistently meet or exceed sales targets by effectively managing your pipeline. You’ll do this via: 📍Deeply understanding our end-to-end sales process and collaborating with the team to bring high-potential sellers to Whatnot 📍Becoming the go-to expert on how SMBs, primarily sellers with an online presence, can scale their business with Whatnot 📍Partnering with Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) to source and prospect sellers, securing initial discovery and onboarding calls 📍Leading sales calls with seller prospects, primarily over video and phone calls, overcoming objections and effectively communicating Whatnot’s value proposition 📍Closing sellers, ultimately onboarding them onto the platform, and setting them up for success 📍Utilizing key data points to assess seller growth, success, and areas for improvement to drive continuous iteration 📍Collaborating with internal partners to develop business growth strategies and communicate product improvements and feedback
You
📍Curious about who thrives at Whatnot? We’ve found that low ego, a growth mindset, and leaning into action and high impact goes a long way here. You’re a fast learner and self-starter energized by talking to people, solving challenges, and driving towards sales goals. 📍You have a passion for our mission at Whatnot - you live and breathe the needs of our communities and work relentlessly to improve their experiences on Whatnot 📍You have up to 3 years of experience working in a fast-paced, client-facing role, and a track record of working quickly and iteratively 📍You are scrappy and flexible enough to work in an ambiguous environment with limited guidance 📍You have experience selling and closing deals as well as the ability to manage multiple accounts and client needs at the same time 📍You have proficiency with a CRM software and are ready and willing to learn new systems 📍You have business acumen, are deeply analytical, and comfortable understanding and manipulating data to gain and take action on business insights
