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Checkfront

Checkfront

Sales & Business Development
Austin, TX, USA
Posted on Jun 26, 2024

About us


Join the adventure and innovate with a talented team that’s pushing the capabilities of experience management! Empower thousands of tour and activity operators.


Join one of Canada’s top SaaS growth companies. Our mission is to help businesses streamline their booking processes, increase online conversion and enhance customer experiences through our intuitive and robust software solutions. We are committed to driving innovation and supporting our clients in achieving operational excellence. Recently, we have merged with two other leading booking software companies Rezdy and Regiondo, bringing our combined customer total to approximately 15,000 businesses and processing over $10 billion in bookings to date. This is an exciting time to become part of our focused and dedicated team!


About the Job

Checkfront is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Account Executive to join our fast-growing team in Austin, Texas. The ideal candidate is a young professional who is passionate about the tour, activity and experience industries, and eager to jump into a dynamic customer facing role. You will be responsible for generating new business revenue and playing a critical part in the growth of our business. We are seeking individuals who are naturally comfortable and energized by developing new relationships, while having a basic understanding of software systems.

Please note this position is an in-person role for our work location in Austin, Texas.

Some tasks you’ll be taking on

  • Conduct outbound sales efforts, including cold calling, email campaigns, in person meetings and industry networking
  • Ability to think on your feet, handle objections and find creative solutions for unique client needs
  • Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to showcase the benefits of Checkfront’s software as it relates to their specific business case
  • Proactively develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective customers
  • Understand clients’ needs and demonstrate how Checkfront’s software solutions can meet their business requirements
  • Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of sales activities and client interactions in Hubspot



Ideally, you should have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
  • 1-2 years of sales experience, preferably in software or technology
  • Basic understanding of software and its applications in business
  • Eager to learn, energized by customer interaction
  • Natural comfort initiating conversation and leading presentations
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Self-motivated and goal-oriented with a strong desire to succeed
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team


Perks and Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with an uncapped commission structure
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) and health insurance
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment
  • The chance to be part of a dynamic and innovative company that is making a difference in the tour and activity sector

How to Apply: If you are a motivated sales professional with a passion for software and a desire to grow your career with a leading company, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing why you are the ideal candidate for this position.