Job description

👋 About Us

At StoryTerrace, we're on a mission to ensure every life story is captured in a meaningful way. As an award-winning publishing-tech scale-up with headquarters in London and a strong presence in the US, we use our proprietary platform, Bookmaker, and a network of 600+ talented ghostwriters to help individuals transform their stories into professionally written memoirs. These memoirs are shared with the people who matter most, leaving a lasting legacy.

With thousands of books created, we’ve become the market leader in this rapidly evolving industry. Major outlets like GQ, The Times, and The Wall Street Journal have featured us.

This role will offer a high focus on development, with a 3-month training period and opportunity for growth.

💼 The Opportunity

We are looking for a driven and results-oriented Sales Account Executive with a proven track record of consistently exceeding sales targets. In this role, you will be working closely with clients interested in hiring a ghostwriter to bring their stories to life through professional interviews, editing, and even publishing.

Your primary responsibility will be consulting with clients over the phone and via Zoom to understand their needs and present the best options, including various writing tiers and publishing packages. You will be advising clients on desired products; negotiating payment terms and following up to ensure 100% satisfaction with their experience.

If you're a sales professional with a passion for listening to people’s stories, building strong relationships, and driving results, we want to hear from you!

😊 About You

At least 2 years of B2C telephone sales experience with a track record of exceeding and meeting sales targets.
Growth mindset and ambition to grow within your career
Has strong objection handling skills and the ability to build rapport with clients.
Is a team player by heart - you will be working with our fantastic editorial team making sure they are set up for successful project delivery.
Is self-motivated, disciplined, and a self-starter.
Has great communication skills and strong oral & written presentation skills.
Results-driven mindset and proactive in identifying and developing new business opportunities from telephone, email, and other sales inquiry methods.

Bonus points if you have

Experience being a writer yourself.
Experience using G Suite, Hubspot, and/or Kixie.

⛳️ Compensation, Perks & Benefits

Annual base salary $34,500 with company commission scheme (OTE $55,000k+).
Health care plan and unlimited holidays.
401(k) plan.
Remote working/flexibility around hours.
Opportunity to work in a supportive and fun work environment, producing a meaningful product. You’ll be trained and supported throughout the first weeks of your onboarding, being an integral part of making things happen.
An international start-up environment with a strong sense of team and mission!

🤝 Join Us

At StoryTerrace we value empathy, collaboration, trust, and innovation and we are purpose-profit-driven. We value diversity and we encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries as we are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.

Join the StoryTerrace Revolution: Help us capture life stories for a meaningful future!

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