Sales Director, Verticals (West Coast)

About ProveAs the world moves to a mobile-first economy, businesses need to modernize how they acquire, engage with, and enable consumers. Prove's phone-centric identity tokenization and passive cryptographic authentication solutions reduce friction, enhance security and privacy across all digital channels, and accelerate revenues while reducing operating expenses and fraud losses. Over 1,000 enterprise customers use Prove's platform to process 20 billion customer requests annually across industries, including banking, lending, healthcare, gaming, crypto, e-commerce, marketplaces, and payments. Prove is driving the future of digital identity. We are looking for Provers who know how to make an impact. We're talking self-starting professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, process information quickly, and make intelligent decisions. Teamwork is also important to us – we work together and play together. Prove has big plans, and we're excited about the future. If this sounds like the place for you – come join our team!Sales Director, Verticals (West Coast)Job SummaryThe Enterprise Sales Director (Verticals) will have a Hunter mentality and have experience in selling New Business into the Identity, Authentication, Fintech, or Security industries. The ideal candidate will be located on the West Coast.ResponsibilitiesBecome a trusted partner selling Prove strategic solutions that meet/exceed the business needs of the client/prospect.Routinely meet or exceed sales quotas: ACV bookings and in-year revenue.Build and maintain relationships with enterprise-level clients, understanding the organization's strategic initiatives in digital identity and authentication.Develop a deep knowledge of how Prove solutions meet the client/prospect's use case.Independently build and manage your direct sales pipeline in assigned accounts and/or a geographic region.Conduct discovery sessions to clearly understand the prospect's business needs, priorities, budget, timing, and key KPIs.Prepare prospect proposals, negotiate business terms, and manage the overall contractual process.Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and set realistic external expectations.Utilize internal resources efficiently and effectively to drive the sales process with clear thought leadership.Keep the company informed on market intelligence regarding the identity verification and authentication markets.Promote, maintain, and enhance our cultural values of humility, passion, inclusion, and leadership.Exhibit a strong passion for learning about our products and markets through in-house and external training.Qualifications And Experience3 to 5 years of quota-carrying experience selling complex SaaS-based solutions with a strong track record of closing enterprise-level deals over $250k in ACV/ARR.Experience and relationships with fintech, insurtech, or retail companies.Sales hunter mentality and an entrepreneurial spirit.Strong history of quota attainment.Possesses the ability to communicate simply and articulately while exuding confidence and humility.Must have the ability to tell a compelling business story, deeply understand the prospect's business goals and lead a sales process.Desire to understand and communicate the underlying technology to business prospects.Understanding of the security ecosystem with a focus on Identity.Strong prospecting, qualifying, and negotiating skills; consultative sales approach with a business solution-centric mindset.A self-starter with a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.Experience in cybersecurity, fintech, or fast-growing startups is required.Experience in a high-growth tech startup.The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $160,000 plus variable commission. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.Benefits & Perks for FTE Provers:Competitive salaries & Bonus Plan (for eligible roles) and Equity Plan.401(k) Retirement Plan & Match.Comprehensive medical benefits for you and your family.Emotional & Physical Wellness – Access to wellness services (EAP, Gympass, Prove Well-Being Reimbursement).Unlimited Vacation and Flexible hours.Professional Development Coaching via Bravely.Healthy lunches catered and bottomless snacks & beverages for all office locations.12 paid holidays for all global employees.A great place to work and connect with other talented Provers like yourself!Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Prove, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Prove is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or other personal characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr