Account Executive (Chicago)

Get to know us

Ideals is a global B2B SaaS product company recognized as the most highly rated and customer-centric brand in a secure business collaboration market. Trusted by more than 2,000,000 users from 175,000 companies globally, we are on a mission to create more prosperity in the world by accelerating high-stakes business decisions. We achieve this by delivering extremely intuitive and robust software products that help people make impactful decisions with less stress, higher quality, and shorter hours:

Ideals Virtual Data Room: A web-based cloud platform used by companies in a wide range of industries to ensure secure confidential document sharing for online due diligence, fundraising transactions, corporate reporting, licensing, clinical trials, and other business goals.

Ideals Board: A cloud platform with web and mobile applications used by board members, CEOs, executives, and corporate secretaries, to streamline governance and improve high-stake decisions in a fast, secure, and compliant way.

The role

The Sales team has been a driving force behind our impressive 30%+ year-over-year growth, consistently generating millions in revenue. To support the rapid expansion of the Ideals VDR line of business in the US, we are looking for a Business Development Manager based in the Chicago metropolitan area.

As we are scaling our US Field Sales team, you will proactively prospect outbound opportunities acquiring new customers with the ultimate goal of closing deals. As a front-line, quota-carrying team member, you will actively reach out to 30-40 new customers monthly overseeing a pipeline with 50+ opportunities. Engaging proactively with C-suite and key account decision-makers across Finance, Banking, and other sectors, you will contribute directly to our growth story in the US market.

This role offers a competitive compensation package with a 55% base salary and a 45% performance-based variable.

Base salary range: $89,000 - 110,000

• Build relationships with key stakeholders and industry influencers throughout the Chicago metropolitan region
• Deliver sales targets by focusing on new customer acquisition
• Proactively build and manage a pipeline, working with strategic US accounts and constantly developing new opportunities
• Actively contribute to the execution of the sales and marketing strategy for the US region
• Take part in arranging M&A Community events, enhancing Ideals visibility 
• Deliver compelling product presentations to clients
• Structure, negotiate, and close deals
• Consistently share insights and provide updates to customers
• Provide relevant customer feedback to the product development and management teams
• Collaborate with Customer Success and Inside Sales to grow customer satisfaction and the company's revenue

• 3 – 5 years of demonstrable success in direct sales or business development within B2B or professional services sector
• Experience in high-velocity sales environments and effectively engaging with decision-makers
• A track record of successfully managing pipelines and closing high-value deals
• Exceptional business communication skills to structure persuasive pitches and navigate client discovery 
• Native-level proficiency in English

• SaaS, financial, fintech, or information security industries background
• Fluency in additional language

• Screening call with the Talent Acquisition Specialist (30 mins)
• Hiring Manager interview (60 mins)
• Competency-based interview with the Talent Acquisition Specialist (60 mins)
• Presentation interview with the Hiring Manager (60 mins)

What we offer 

We highly value our people, so we will provide you with all the resources and support you need to succeed.

For your work

• Remote-first flexibility to shape your ideal workday

• Home workplace budget

• Co-working expense coverage

• Individual IT budget for extra equipment

• Top-tier tech and AI-powered tools

For your growth

• Access to Ideals Academy with numerous courses

• Investment in external learning and development activities

• Guidance in Personal Development Plan creation

• Professional literature and subscriptions coverage

• Support of your passion as a speaker or writer

• Internal talent mobility opportunities

For your well-being

• 100% employer-paid health insurance for US employees with a 401(k) match program

• Mental health activities reimbursement

• Funding for sports competitions

• 20 business days of paid time off per year

• Unlimited health-related time-off

Extra perks

• Team-building offline and online events

• Budget for local gatherings in global locations

• Generous internal referral program

Our culture

Commitment, Excellence, Collaboration, Trust and Care are core values to the Ideals team. For us, these are the principles that every Idealer lives and breathes. We are on the lookout for like-minded individuals who share our values. By doing so, we are able to create a team where talents feel at ease and are able to work to the best of their abilities.

Commitment and Excellence inspire us to set the bar high, achieve the most ambitious goals and push the limits further. Our diversity and different perspectives are the foundation of our success. Collaboration and Trust ensure that everyone has access to all the information, proactively shares thoughts, and leverages the teammates’ diverse opinions, experiences, and backgrounds. Both values help us to solve the most challenging problems. Care drives us to create a positive work environment and make everyone feel valued. We also stand for Idealers’ physical, mental, financial, and personal well-being and encourage a healthy lifestyle and active living.

Idealers work in a remote-first model, meaning we collaborate from anywhere – either home, cafe, co-working space, or one of our offices. Some roles may have specific location-based requirements, including in-office and client interactions. Despite being located across the globe, we stay connected through the latest tools and technologies, ensuring that everyone on our team feels surrounded by teammates and engaged with our common goals.

Ideals is an equal opportunity employer

Ideals is made up of people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lifestyles. We embrace diversity and invite applications from people from all walks of life. We don’t discriminate against employees or applicants based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, or citizenship.