Head of Sales and Business Development – West Coast at Aduro Advisors

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Feb, 26

Salary

165000.0

Posted On

18 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales, Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Software Sales, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Problem Solving, Communication, Salesforce, Gsuite, Microsoft Office, Box, Slack, Technology Understanding, Negotiation, Collaboration

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Description Aduro Advisors is looking for bright and talented individuals to join our team to support top-tier clients in the Venture Capital and Private Equity space. As a partner to our clients, we power some of today’s most innovative and successful investors. We pride ourselves on being high-touch and high-tech, offering the best-in-class service. The Head of Sales and BD – West Coast (“Head of Sales”) will work alongside our COO and VP of Sales and Business Development to implement a strategy to grow our existing client base in our established market as well as new verticals. This person should be a creative problem solver, be highly organized and have a passion for technology. Why Aduro? We’re not your typical fund administrators. We’re modern, innovative, and backed by deep industry experience, allowing our clients to focus on investing while we handle the details. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with thoughtful and adaptable service while leveraging best-in-class technology. We thrive in a people-first culture where each team member can impact the success of the business. We do this by investing heavily in training and development programs, providing ample opportunities for growth, and focusing on fostering a culture of collaboration and community. The Head of Sales will need to clearly articulate the Aduro service and product offering, while working with prospective clients to understand their needs. Ideal candidates have experience in selling software, have a passion for relationship building and thrive on finding new solutions and solving challenging problems. As a member of the Aduro Advisors team, this individual must be able to grow positive, collaborative relationships with clients, colleagues, and partners. Here is the type of work you will do: Develop an in-depth understanding of our technology platform and an associated sales strategy specific to this offering Obtain a deep understanding of: The fund administration competitive landscape and competitor service & technology offering Aduro’s service offering including scope of services across all lines of service, differentiators, and FundPanel features and functionality. Aduro’s Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) and existing client base including client contacts, investment focus, and other pertinent information to develop a sense for prospective client ‘fit’ Run the sales process from end to end including: Accurate entry of key prospect information Salesforce as well as maintenance of Salesforce as prospects move through the sales pipeline Lead prospective client calls providing an overview of our service and product offering, assess prospective clients needs and pain points, and explain how Aduro can be the solution Producing client proposals including pricing, negotiations, and final close of sale looping in the VP of Sales and Business Development and COO as necessary Develop relationships with strategic partners and work to develop partnership offerings to complement or amplify Aduro’s offering Partner with Marketing team to optimize and action inbound leads with focus on improving conversion and shortening sales cycle Identify industry and obtain access to industry events; attend industry events as an Aduro representative The base salary for the Head of Sales role will range from $140,000 - $165,000. Compensation package will include commission as well as participation in Aduro’s equity plan. Salary is determined based on current market data and candidate experience level. Candidates must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area and willing to attend in-person events on a ~ weekly-basis. Perks of Working at Aduro: Competitive salary Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Paid Time Off (PTO) 401k with Employer Match Company-wide social events and programs Requirements 7+ years’ experience within a business development or client relationship-focused role Prior experience selling software to the venture capital and private equity community Significant knowledge of the venture capital industry and the service offering of a fund admin Prior experience in managing relationships with high profile partners Strong written and verbal communication skills through a variety of mediums Comfortable with software systems including Salesforce, Gsuite, Microsoft Office, Box, Slack

Responsibilities

The Head of Sales will develop and implement strategies to grow the client base and articulate the service offerings to prospective clients. This role involves managing the sales process from prospecting to closing deals while building relationships with clients and partners.