What we're looking for

Verasight was founded by and for academic researchers. We are building the future of survey research with unparalleled data quality and a re-imagined survey taker experience. Our team recognizes the importance of high-quality data for our customers to make key decisions that affect academic research, national policy, the direction of Fortune 500 companies, and the public conversation.

We are looking for a Client Solutions Associate or Director to help communicate Verasight’s value proposition to researchers and lead the end-to-end sales process. We are a growing team with more than 100 clients across academia, the nonprofit sector, and industry.

We depend on colleagues who are diverse, team oriented, novel thinkers, and passionate about redefining the data landscape. Verasight works to create a welcoming community in which all individuals are respected and included.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with academic and industry researchers
• Work collaboratively with the sales team and cross functionally with internal researchers and data scientists
• Communicate Verasight’s value proposition on calls with researchers, prepare proposals for clients, and track correspondence with prospects
• Support the hand off process to the client research team, ensuring projects run smoothly from start to finish
• Develop outbound strategies to identify and create sales opportunities
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead to close including prospecting, meetings, proposals, negotiation, and closing
• Represent Verasight in-person at 8+ conferences/year
• Help develop content for marketing and social media teams

Required Qualifications

• Desire to meet with clients and potential customers
• 1 - 3+ years of experience working closely with researchers or direct research experience, such as a PhD or MA in a social science, data science, or related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Innovative mindset and meticulous attention to detail
• Willingness to operate independently and desire to constantly innovate
• Ability to travel to approximately 8 conferences/year
• Commitment to working in an inclusive environment
• Sales or customer success experience is preferred but not required

Benefits

• Incentive bonuses
• 401(k) and healthcare stipend
• Opportunity to travel to represent Verasight at conferences
• Gain experience working directly with researchers across academic, nonprofit, and corporate sectors
• Remote and/or hybrid work

How to Apply

Does this position sound like a good fit? Email us at careers@verasight.io

• Include “Account Manager” in your subject line to let us know which position you are applying for
• Attach your CV/Resume
• Attach a one page cover letter with 3 sections addressing the following points. Include the following titles in bold to separate each section: relevant experiences, example of a process you improved, your view on the link between sales and supporting research.