Sales Executive

We didn't get here by accident. SmartBug has built a reputation that most agencies only aspire to: HubSpot North American Partner of the Year, a fully remote team of specialists who punch well above their weight, and a client base that doesn't just hire us — they stay with us. That last part is the one we're most proud of.

Remote by design and strategic by nature, we've never believed that great work requires a corner office or a campus cafeteria. What it requires is the right people, deeply aligned on outcomes, working with clients who trust them to deliver. That's the culture we've built — one where expertise travels, relationships run deep, and the work speaks for itself.

We're obsessed with client outcomes. Not vanity metrics. Not feel-good reports. Real, measurable growth that makes our clients look like heroes inside their own organizations. When SmartBug is in your corner, your team wins — and that's exactly why our clients keep coming back.

We're growing, our client portfolio is expanding, and the relationships we've built are stronger than ever. What we need next is a leader who understands that the hardest part of this business isn't winning clients — it's becoming so embedded in their success that leaving simply isn't an option. If you've built that kind of loyalty before, if you know what it takes to transform a good client relationship into a decade-long partnership, and if you're energized by the idea of architecting that function at scale — we want to meet you.

The Sales Executive is responsible for driving new business growth by identifying, nurturing, and closing professional services engagements. This role requires a consultative "hunter" mindset. You will manage the full sales lifecycle - from responding to inbound marketing leads and executing outbound prospecting strategies to scoping complex solutions and negotiating contracts. You will act as a trusted advisor to C-Level executives, diagnosing their revenue challenges and prescribing SmartBug’s services as the solution.

What you'll do

Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute a comprehensive outbound prospecting plan to penetrate target accounts within our Ideal Client Profile (ICP).
• Design and execute high-volume, multi-channel outreach sequences (email, phone, video, social) to generate self-sourced pipeline..
• Collaborate with the technical and service teams during the pre-sales process to ensure proposed solutions are scoped correctly, profitable, and aligned with client goals.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to adjust sales messaging and maintain a competitive edge in pitch meetings.
• Represent agency at UNBOUND and other industry events.
• Build pipeline for SmartBug's AI services, including AEO Readiness Audits, AI Strategy Playbooks, and agent setup and management, and partner with the Solutions Consultant to scope AI deals before pricing

Sales Execution

• Respond to inbound MQLs and "Contact Us" inquiries with urgency, qualifying leads based on budget, authority, need, and timeline.
• Lead deep discovery calls with VPs of Sales and Marketing to uncover root-cause business pains rather than just treating symptoms.
• Deliver high-impact sales presentations and portal demos that clearly articulate the ROI of our services and distinct value proposition..
• Draft detailed Statements of Work (SOWs), manage contract redlines, and lead pricing negotiations to secure new business at target margins.
• Identify and cultivate internal champions within prospect organizations to drive consensus among decision-makers.

Performance Reporting

• Drive full-cycle revenue generation against a personal annual quota of $1M+, consistently meeting monthly and quarterly bookings targets.
• Maintain a pristine pipeline in HubSpot, ensuring all deal stages, close dates, and deal values reflect reality to support accurate company forecasting.
• Actively monitor conversion rates through the funnel and adjust sales behaviors to improve efficiency.
• Ensure a seamless transition from "Sales" to "Service" by documenting clear client requirements and success metrics for the delivery team.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or relevant professional experience.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in B2B sales, specifically selling professional services, marketing retainers, or SaaS implementation).
• Sales Methodology: Proven experience using a consultative sales methodology..
• HubSpot Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of the HubSpot CRM for pipeline management. Ability to use sales tools (Sales Hub, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator) efficiently.
• Business Acumen: The ability to discuss complex revenue operations concepts with C-Suite executives.
• AI Fluency: Ability to discuss agents, AEO, and AI implementation with VP and C-suite buyers, plus daily use of AI in your own sales workflow
• Power Skills: Superior written communication, active listening, objection handling, and the resilience to handle rejection in a high-activity sales environment.

Highly Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working at a Digital Agency or Management Consulting firm.
• Experience selling specifically to VPs of Sales or VPs of Marketing.
• Active HubSpot Inbound Sales Certification.