Account Executive
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At a glance
What you'd actually do: Prospect merchants and software partners, run the full sales cycle for Shift4 payment processing, and build ISV referral relationships that feed new deals.
Your game plan for this job
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- 1Pick 2–3 people at Shift4We found 23 current reps: 1 SDRs, 22 AEs. SDRs reply the most; they were in your shoes recently. See them ↓
- 2Send a short, curious noteAsk about their experience, not for a referral. We write it for you, with the role and what Shift4 sells.
- 3Have a 15-minute chatGood questions for this role:
- What was your path from SDR to where you are now?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- The role is mostly outbound. How much is calling vs. email vs. LinkedIn?
- The posting mentions Salesforce. How much of your day is in those tools?
- 4Apply, ideally with a referralIf the chat went well, ask if they'd refer you or point you to the hiring manager. Then apply and let them know so they can flag it.
- 5Prep for the role playSDR interviews almost always end in a mock cold call. Practice with the Shift4 cheat sheet and the role-play guide.
Talk to someone at Shift4 before you apply
A friendly message to a current rep is the best way to stand out. Ask about their experience, not for a referral.
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Full job description
Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) is boldly redefining commerce by simplifying complex payments ecosystems across the world. As the leader in commerce-enabling technology, Shift4 powers billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses in virtually every industry. For more information, visit www.shift4.com.
The Account Executive (3PI / Commercial) is responsible for driving new business growth across Non-Enterprise Merchants, Enterprise Accounts, and ISV / Software Partner channels. This hunter-focused role manages the full sales cycle from prospecting through close, while also building referral relationships that generate ongoing opportunities. The position requires strong outbound activity, consultative selling skills, pipeline management, and the ability to move quickly while maintaining accuracy throughout the onboarding process.
Responsibilities:
- Prospect and engage potential merchants across Non-Enterprise, Enterprise, and Partner channels.
- Own the full sales cycle from lead generation through signed agreement and onboarding.
- Build and maintain referral relationships with ISVs and software partners to generate inbound opportunities.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for merchants referred through partner channels.
- Conduct discovery conversations to understand merchant needs and position Shift4 solutions effectively.
- Complete merchant applications accurately and efficiently, with urgency on Enterprise-tier accounts.
- Maintain consistent outreach activity through calls, emails, and follow-up cadence.
- Track pipeline activity, sales performance, and opportunities within Salesforce CRM.
- Meet or exceed monthly sales production minimums and performance expectations.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth merchant onboarding and partner satisfaction.
- Stay current on Shift4 products, pricing, and industry trends.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Proven success in a hunter-style sales role with measurable production results.
- Strong prospecting, pipeline management, and closing skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build rapport quickly and establish credibility with prospects and partners.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
- Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Preferred experience in referral-based sales, SaaS, fintech, or merchant services.
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