About Handshake
Empowering Gen Z to build their careers
Key Highlights
- Valued at $3.5B with $434M raised in funding
- Over 17 million active users and 650K employers
- Headquartered in San Francisco's Financial District
- Offers a six-week paid sabbatical every four years
Handshake is a leading career platform designed specifically for Gen Z, connecting over 17 million active users with more than 650,000 employers, including major companies like Google and Nike. Headquartered in the Financial District of San Francisco, Handshake has raised $434 million in funding, ac...
🎁 Benefits
Handshake offers flexible time off with no waiting period, a six-week paid sabbatical after six years of employment, and two days of volunteer time of...
🌟 Culture
Handshake fosters a student-first culture focused on eliminating inequality in hiring. The founders' commitment to fairness drives the platform's miss...
Overview
Handshake is hiring a Senior Account Executive to drive revenue growth and expand their footprint across Europe. You'll leverage your sales expertise to build relationships with mid-market and enterprise clients. This role requires a strong background in sales and marketplaces.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a proven track record in sales, particularly in the technology or marketplace sectors — your experience includes building relationships with mid-market and enterprise clients, and you understand the nuances of navigating complex sales cycles. You are adept at identifying new business opportunities and have a strategic mindset that allows you to shape sales strategies effectively.
Your ability to communicate clearly and persuasively has been key to your success — you can articulate value propositions that resonate with clients and stakeholders alike. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals. Your network within the industry is extensive, and you leverage it to drive business growth.
What you'll do
As a Senior Account Executive at Handshake, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating monetization and expanding our footprint across Europe. You will identify and close new business opportunities within the EMEA region, achieving or exceeding quarterly and annual sales targets. Building and nurturing relationships with mid-market and enterprise clients will be a key focus, as you leverage your expertise in sales and marketplaces to drive revenue growth.
You will collaborate with various teams to shape the sales strategy and ensure that Handshake is positioned as a leader in the region. Your role will involve not only closing deals but also understanding client needs and providing tailored solutions that align with their goals. You will be instrumental in establishing Handshake's presence in the AI economy, working hand-in-hand with world-class AI labs and Fortune 500 partners.
What we offer
Handshake offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the future of careers in the AI economy. You will have the opportunity to work remotely from London while being part of a team that values collaboration and innovation. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, including regular offsites to foster team cohesion and opportunities for professional development. Join us in shaping how careers evolve in the AI economy, with a mission that resonates across industries and communities.
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