Sales Account Executive

Role: Sales Account Executive

Department: Sales

Reports To: Head of Inside Sales

Compensation Range: $75,000 Base - $165,000 OTE per year

About Us

Headquartered in Berkeley, CA, Bellwether Coffee is working to positively transform the coffee industry by making coffee roasting more accessible and sustainable. 

Our revolutionary electric, ventless, low-emissions commercial coffee roaster does not require gas lines or expensive ventilation. It’s the most consistent and controllable roaster available, the lowest carbon footprint commercial roaster ever made, and was designed by coffee people who want a better future. Our roasting platform allows Bellwether customers to easily and responsibly source green coffee from incredible coffee farms around the world, expertly roast using artisan-crafted roast profiles, and share fresh, delicious coffee!

About the Role 

This Sales Account Executive is primarily responsible for generating hardware and coffee sales to small and medium sized businesses in the US and Canada. The Sales Account Executive reports to the Head of Inside Sales and contributes to Bellwether Coffee's success building relationships and growing revenue.  

Job Location

The role requires on-site presence in Berkeley a minimum of 4 days per week, as well as occasional travel to industry events and customer sites.

For the first 90 days of employment, this role is required to work onsite full-time, after which the schedule can adjust to work remotely one day per week, as business needs allow.

Primary Responsibilities

• Outbound prospecting; generate interest and qualify leads
• Build and maintain quality pipeline; develop relationships with potential customers
• Develop expertise in Bellwether’s value proposition and collaborate with team to iterate pitch and communicate purposefully with prospective customers
• Conduct sales presentations, negotiate contracts, close sales
• Collaborate cross functionally with Marketing, Finance, and Service departments to ensure successful handoffs and ensure excellent customer service from sale to delivery/installation
• Attend company and industry events to help generate interest and sales
• Provide feedback to Marketing and work closely to develop sales materials
• Effectively use CRM software to track sales activities; maintain dashboard and provide progress reports
• Research and understand market and specific challenges in industry or sector
• Implement and test strategies to meet business objectives
• Other duties and project as assigned  

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sales related role
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent SMB sales experience preferred
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Proven customer service skills 
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with CRM tools
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and close deals
• Self motivated and results driven
• Experience in hardware or coffee sales a plus
• Authorized to work in the U.S.