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Account Executive - New Zealand - Remote
Employment Hero
New Zealand
Skills:
Salesforce
Salesforce CRM
Job Description
Job Title: Account Executive - New Zealand - Remote
Company: Employment Hero
Job Category: Salesforce
Roles & Responsibilities:
Since launching in 2014, we've grown from startup to global scale, reaching a valuation of over $2 billion and building a presence across six countries, with even more growth ahead. We now serve over 350,000 SMEs, pay more than 3 million employees, and support a growing pool of job seekers finding their next role through our platform.
* We Live by Our Values \- we role model our values 100% of the time
This role
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As an Account Executive, you’ll be working with our New Zealand Sales Manager and will be instrumental in shaping the future of work for NZ based SMEs by driving business growth locally in the NZ market and building strong customer relationships.
Working hours: This role must be based in New Zealand.
* Identify new business opportunities and tailor solutions to meet client needs.
* Navigate the entire sales process from initial contact to contract negotiation.
* Meet sales targets while contributing to the overall success and satisfaction of clients through strategic insights and support.
* Drive new business development through proactive hunting with a consultative approach
* Manage the complete sales cycle, including prospecting, pitching, conducting demos, presenting, and closing deals
* Confidently engage with C\-suite executives, showcasing effective presentation skills and adept negotiation techniques
* Collaborate closely with the SDR team to qualify opportunities and successfully close deals
* Maintain a strong and organised pipeline to consistently meet assigned monthly quotas
* Utilise Salesforce CRM to ensure the accuracy and currency of customer data
To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way \- operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you’ll also bring
* Work in a remote\-first environment, giving you the autonomy to do your best work while delivering meaningful outcomes.
* Be trusted to own your work, make decisions, and have a real impact from day one.
* Access cutting\-edge AI tools and technology that help you move faster, think bigger, and amplify your expertise.
* Surround yourself with ambitious, high\-performing teammates who will challenge, support and inspire you to do the best work of your career.
* Own ESOP (Employee Share Options) in one of the world's fastest\-growing technology companies, so you can share in the value you help create.
* Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous parental leave, subsidised egg freezing, a home office allowance, and outstanding learning and development opportunities to support your growth.
* Connect with colleagues from around the world at our Annual Global Gathering. We've celebrated together in Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and Dubai, and can't wait to meet in the Gold Coast, Australia, in September 2026\.
Employment Hero is the world’s first Employment Operating System: an end\-to\-end system built to make employment easier for everyone. From hired to retired, everything employment is managed in one place. Employment Hero helps over 300,000 businesses worldwide hire great people and manage everything from hiring, HR and payroll, through to rewards, recognition and offboarding —all automated behind the scenes. And for the 2M\+ employees and jobseekers using Employment Hero, Employment OS is their work passport to unlock great job opportunities, manage work admin and grow their career.
Work Location: New Zealand
Availability: Full time
Requirements
Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone around the world. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all\-in\-one solution.
* We are Remote First \- we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy
* Experience in B2B tech/SaaS sales, running end\-to\-end sales processes (closing deals \& conducting SaaS demos)
* Values based selling experience, dealing with multiple decision makers
* Confident in a fast\-paced, high\-volume sales environment
* Proven track record of success in salesHungry, curious, tenacious \& a team player \- We Are One Team
* You are ambitious \- there is a huge opportunity for growth as we love to promote from within!
Key Skills: Salesforce, Salesforce CRM
Salary: $2