Software Acceleration Associate (Entry Level Sales)

Location

United States

Posted

28 days ago

Salary

$87.6K / year

Seniority

Entry Level

Job Description

Software Acceleration Associate (Entry Level Sales)

Thryv

Role Description At Thryv, we are a team that lives by teamwork. However, it’s not the work that drives us, it’s the respect, trust, and care for each other that defines us as a team. We’re a diverse community of trendsetters who do our best work in a fun, relaxed environment. Technology never stops evolving and neither do we. We’re always looking for the best and brightest team players to join us. If you have 1–2 years of outbound sales experience and want to break into software account management, this program is built for you. We’re launching a 6‑Month Software Acceleration Program designed to identify, develop, and evaluate high‑potential talent for our Software Account Management (SAM) team. This is your chance to transition from prospecting to really closing roles. It is designed to prepare and evaluate talent for placement into our Software Account Representative (SAR) or Senior SAR roles. - This is a program role with full benefits and a clear outcome at the end of six months: - Top performers will advance directly into a Software Account Representative (SAR) role. - Exceptional performers may be considered for Senior Software Account Representative (Sr SAR) placement. - Those who do not meet performance expectations may conclude participation at the end of the program. If you want a true pathway into Software Account Management, you will want to take a close look at this role. Qualifications - 1–2 years of outbound sales experience (SaaS preferred but not required) - Associate's degree or equivalent experience - Confidence engaging with decision makers across phone, email, and social channels - Ability to manage high volume, handle objections, and build pipeline - Desire to strengthen full-cycle SaaS sales skills in a closing role - Comfort working within structured goals, metrics, and performance expectations - A growth mindset and strong coachability - Ability to travel less than 5% of the time (should live local to the city on the job posting) - Must be 18 years of age or older - Must successfully complete pre-employment screening process, as required - Must successfully complete any required training or orientation courses, as needed Requirements - Drive outbound outreach and actively create qualified sales opportunities - Deliver compelling, value-driven messaging to SMB and mid-market prospects - Execute structured call, email, and LinkedIn engagement strategies - Partner closely with SAM leaders and sales partners to refine conversion tactics - Strengthen your SaaS sales acumen through ongoing coaching, training, and hands-on platform experience - Demonstrate consistent performance within a structured evaluation framework Benefits - A 6‑month accelerated program focused on outbound software selling - Competitive base pay + a sales incentive - Hands‑on exposure to our Software Account Management (SAM) teams and full sales cycle - Real opportunity to move into SAR or Sr SAR based on performance following 6-months’ performance - Skill‑building that positions you for long‑term career growth in software sales Company Description At Thryv, we’re a team fiercely devoted to the success of local businesses. We’ve been around for over 100 years, always with one goal in mind — helping small businesses compete, win and succeed. We provide the technology, software and local business automation tools small business owners need to better manage their time, communicate with clients, and get paid, so they can take control of their business and be more successful. We support businesses across the U.S., and we have team members all around the country (even internationally). In fact, we’re a work-from-anywhere company, because that’s how we get work done. Culture is vital at Thryv because it shapes our identity and, therefore, our measurements for growth. We have an identified set of values that hold all of us accountable paving the way for our company success and our legacy. All of this helps us deliver results for our clients and creates success for our employees. At Thryv, making a positive impact within our team and in our local community is the reason we get out of bed every morning.

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