Buyer Relations Manager + Account Executive

    Emerald

    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    SaaS
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    Posted Today
    $80kOTE
    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    About Emerald

    Emerald’s talented and experienced teams grow our customers’ businesses 365 days a year with products that create connections, deliver content, and drive commerce. We produce over 140 annual events, create and deliver content through print and digital channels, and power commerce through our seamlessly integrated in-person and digital platforms and channels. For more information, please visit

    I. Buyer Relations Manager (70%)

    1. Objective

    The Buyer Relations Manager will oversee, maintain, and expand the attendee database. This role drives attendee growth, manages the hosted buyer program, and coordinates show logistics to maximize retail attendance and brand engagement across all events.

    1. Schedule of Events

    The scope encompasses all current and future portfolio events, including:

    Bi-Annual Shows: January and July (Huntington Beach, CA)

    Future Expansion: April (Miami, FL), launching in 2027

    1. Core Responsibilities & Deliverables

    Database Management & Lead Generation

    Database Maintenance: Oversee, update, and continuously clean the master buyer database. Lead Acquisition: Research and inject new qualified prospects into the database using brand stockist lists, competitor show rosters, and digital research.

    Buyer Engagement & Audience Growth

    Targeted Outreach: Execute continuous individual outreach to existing and prospective buyers. Growth Metrics: Drive strategic initiatives to increase pre-registration and onsite buyer attendance 10% year-over-year for every show. Concierge Support: Assist registered buyers with show schedules, preparation, and strategic introductions to specific brands or categories.

    Registration & Qualifications

    Credentialing: Review, approve, or deny all incoming new buyer applications based on vetting criteria. Data Entry: Register retail buyers manually via the backend system or through physical registration forms. Communications: Issue prompt, automated, or manual welcome and approval emails upon regi

    Tools & Tech Stack

    Outreach

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    OTE

    $80k

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Master's/MBA·Required
    Lead Generation·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Executive presentations2–3/week
    Business cases & RFPs1–2/week
    Forecast & pipeline2×/week
    Champion coachingDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Buyer-Relations-Manager
    Account-Executive
    Sales-Manager
    Client-Relations
    Event-Sales
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    Walk me through your discovery process.

    Template question
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    How do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?

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    Tell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.

    Template question
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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research Emerald's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This Account Executive position at Emerald involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.

    SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

    The compensation range of $80k–$80k OTE suggests a standard package for this market segment.

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