Strategic Sales Executive
Ridgeline, a leading provider of cloud-based solutions for investment managers, is seeking a Strategic Sales Executive to spearhead relationships with large financial institutions. This role involves engaging with senior stakeholders to drive the adoption of Ridgeline's unified platform, which integrates front, middle, and back office operations. The position is remote within the United States, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work with a dynamic team.
In this role, the Strategic Sales Executive will identify and pursue new strategic accounts, build trusted relationships with senior executives, and lead executive conversations around business outcomes such as revenue growth, cost reduction, and product launches. The executive will develop and execute multi-year strategic account plans, orchestrate internal and external resources to advance complex opportunities, and navigate formal procurement and approval processes with precision. Extensive travel is required to meet clients and partners wherever the influence sits.
Candidates should have over 10 years of experience selling complex software into large, process-driven organizations, with a proven track record in opening and winning large accounts. Experience in closing large, multi-year deals with many stakeholders and formal evaluation processes is essential. Exceptional emotional intelligence, humility, and the ability to build trust quickly are crucial. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, a high-touch approach to client interactions, and a willingness to travel extensively.
The compensation for this role is targeted at $400,000 to $460,000 on-target earnings (OTE) annually. Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amount listed above. Ridgeline offers rich benefits that reflect the kind of organization they want to be: one in which employees feel valued and are inspired to bring their best selves to work. These include unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, and $0 cost employee insurance plans.
Ridgeline is recognized by Fast Company as a “Best Workplace for Innovators,” by Frost & Sullivan as a “Technology Innovation Leader,” and by The Software Report as a “Top 100 Software Company.” The company culture emphasizes ownership, growth, transparency, and a bias toward action. Employees are encouraged to bring solutions, celebrate wins, learn from setbacks, and thrive in a resilient, collaborative, high-performing environment.