Shippit
Senior Account Executive, NowGo
We're on a mission to build a future where logistics infrastructure is connected through our technology to reduce waste and provide delightful delivery experiences.
Sales and customer success
Full-time
Office | Sydney, NSW, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Senior · A role for someone with advanced knowledge and skills. May involve mentoring, leading others or specialisation. Typically at least 5 years of experience.
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Why Shippit
Powering better shipping for APAC's leading retailers including Target, Cotton On, Nike and more, Shippit’s multi-carrier shipping technology helps retailers ship smarter, optimise their fulfilment and share better post-purchase experiences. We believe in a future where logistics infrastructure is connected through our technology to reduce waste and provide delightful delivery experiences.
About the role
**THE ROLE ** We are seeking a driven and results-oriented Account Executive – NowGo by Shippit to spearhead sales growth for Shippit’s fleet management solution. In this role, you will be responsible for acquiring and developing new business opportunities with companies that manage their own delivery fleets, including retailers, couriers, and third-party logistics providers. By leveraging your expertise in B2B SaaS sales and last-mile logistics, you will drive NowGo’s market expansion, build strategic relationships, and contribute to Shippit’s long-term success.
DAY TO DAY
- Sales Pipeline Management: Own the full sales cycle, from lead generation to contract closure, ensuring a strong and sustainable pipeline.
- Market Expansion: Identify and convert businesses in need of fleet management solutions, increasing NowGo’s presence across key industries.
- Solution Selling: Consult with logistics, operations, and fleet managers to understand their challenges and position NowGo as a strategic solution.
- Negotiation & Deal Closing: Lead commercial discussions, craft compelling proposals, and secure long-term contracts with prospective clients.
- Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Customer Success, and Product teams to refine go-to-market strategies and customer engagement.
- Industry Expertise: Stay up to date with logistics and fleet management trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activities to maintain a competitive edge.
- Sales Forecasting: Maintain accurate forecasting and reporting through CRM tools (Salesforce preferred).
- Target Achievement: Consistently meet or exceed sales quotas, driving revenue growth for NowGo.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Experience: Proven sales experience as an Account Executive in the SaaS enterprise sector. Demonstrated success in selling software solutions to logistics, freight, and operations stakeholders is a plus.
- Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the retail and eCommerce industry, including logistics and fulfillment challenges.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation abilities, with a focus on value-driven sales and differentiation.
- Team Collaboration: A collaborative and proactive team player with a positive attitude.
- Complex Sales Management: Experience navigating complex sales cycles involving multiple decision-makers.
- Attention to Detail: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts and processes efficiently.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and Salesforce CRM.
What you'll be responsible for
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Outbound Prospecting
Generate new sales opportunities and move them through the funnel by drafting outreach messages and sequences, and identifying the needs of customers
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Sales Pipeline Management
Efficiently navigate the CRM and other operational tools to create, update, retrieve, and understand information about accounts and opportunities
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Sales Team Enablement
Identify opportunities to enhance processes and resources that enable team performance and time spent with prospects or customers
Skills you'll need
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Results orientation
Focuses on outcomes and the steps it takes to achieve them
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Critical thinking
Identifies and synthesizes patterns and trends amongst various sources of information to reach a meaningful conclusion, perspective or insight
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Problem solving
Identifies problems and develops logical solutions that address the problems
Meet the team
We maintain and strengthen key leaders and decision-makers in managed merchant organisations. Firstly, we pride ourselves on having a team of good humans with great knowledge, or a hunger to learn. Mark Lancaster is our Head of Sales and Account Management SEA, and James Younes is our Enterprise Sales Leader. Mark has 20+ years of sales and account management experience, so you’re destined to learn a thing or two from him! James also has a wealth of experience and is passionate about coaching sales teams to hit their goals. Outside of work, James volunteers for Act for Peace and RSPCA, and he’s a dedicated Red Cross blood donor – what a champ!
Shippit’s recent Series B2 cap raise of $65m has added to our ability grow and solve some chunky problems. Ready to join us?