Senior Services Sales Consultant - Northeast at Ridgeline

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

143000.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Services Sales, Executive-Level Relationship Management, Negotiating Service Contracts, Presenting SaaS Solutions, Consultative Selling, Value-Based Selling, Asset Management, Interpersonal Skills, Presentation Skills, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Time Management, AI Tools, Agile Methodologies

Industry

Software Development

Description

Are you a dynamic communicator who thrives on building trust with executive stakeholders? Do you excel at shaping implementation strategies and closing complex service agreements in a fast-moving SaaS environment? Are you excited to drive innovation in enterprise service delivery for the investment management industry? If so, we invite you to be a part of our innovative team. As a Senior Services Sales Consultant on Ridgeline’s Customer Experience (CX) team, you will be responsible for driving the services component of our sales process, helping scope, price, and position implementation strategies that align with our customers’ goals and Ridgeline’s vision. You’ll work closely with Business Development, Product, and Alliances to deliver seamless transitions from sales to implementation. In this pivotal role, you will shape discovery sessions, influence strategic deals, and champion our value-driven deployment methodology. You'll leverage cutting-edge technologies—including AI tools like ChatGPT—to enhance customer interactions and optimize services delivery. At Ridgeline, how we work matters as much as what we build. Ridgeliners act like owners, choose growth over comfort, and communicate with transparency. We assume positive intent, bias toward action, and bring solutions—not just problems. We celebrate wins, learn from setbacks, and thrive in a resilient, collaborative, high-performing culture. If this excites you, we’d love to meet you. The impact you have: Drive services strategy in partnership with Sales, Solutions Consultants, and Alliances Shape discovery sessions to scope implementation needs and tailor deployment recommendations Communicate Ridgeline’s CX methodology to customers, showcasing value-driven outcomes Collaborate with legal, finance, and product teams to ensure accurate service pricing and scoping Present technical and functional aspects of Ridgeline’s services to executive and operational stakeholders Partner with Sales and third-party firms to develop resource plans and delivery timelines Finalize services agreements and Statements of Work that reflect clear, measurable outcomes Ensure seamless transitions from Sales to Consulting teams, supporting staffing and planning Maintain pipeline visibility and accurate forecasting for services capacity Contribute to continuous improvement of services sales processes and cross-functional workflows Represent Ridgeline at customer events and contribute to services-related content for conferences Support Customer Success with upsell opportunities and outsourced operational offerings Demonstrate ownership by proactively identifying opportunities to improve services strategy and execution Embody a collaborative, resilient mindset in all cross-functional interactions What we look for: 4+ years of experience in business development, services sales, or a related role in financial services or asset management 2+ years of executive-level relationship management and sales experience Strong track record negotiating service contracts and Statements of Work Demonstrated ability to present SaaS solutions to technical and business audiences Familiarity with consultative and value-based selling methodologies Deep understanding of asset management or financial services industry dynamics Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills Proven cross-functional collaborator with internal teams and external partners Self-starter with excellent organizational and time management skills Willingness to travel up to 50% Passion for leveraging AI tools and modern technology in customer interactions Bonus: Knowledge of Agile methodologies and software development lifecycle Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, serverless architecture, and APIs Insight into asset management trends and the competitive landscape About Ridgeline Ridgeline is the industry cloud platform for investment management. It was founded by visionary tech entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday) to apply his successful formula of solving operational business challenges with bold innovation and human connectivity to the unique needs of the investment management industry. Ridgeline started with a clean sheet of paper and a deep bench of experts bound by a set of core values and motivated to revolutionize an industry underserved by its current tech offerings. We are building a new, modern platform in the public cloud, purpose-built for the investment management industry and we are prioritizing security, agility, and usability to empower business like never before. With a growing campus in Reno and offices in New York, Lake Tahoe, and the Bay Area, Ridgeline is proud to have built a fast-growing, people-first company that has been recognized by Fast Company as a “Best Workplace for Innovators,” by The Software Report as a “Top 100 Software Company,” and by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Startup Employers.” Ridgeline is proud to be a community-minded, discrimination-free equal opportunity workplace. Ridgeline processes the information you submit in connection with your application in accordance with the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement. Please review the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement in full to understand our privacy practices and contact us with any questions. Compensation and Benefits The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is $125,000 - $143,000 OTE. Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amount listed above. As an employee at Ridgeline, you’ll have many opportunities for advancement in your career and can make a true impact on the product. In addition to the base salary, 100% of Ridgeline employees can participate in our Company Stock Plan subject to the applicable Stock Option Agreement. We also offer rich benefits that reflect the kind of organization we want to be: one in which our 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. Please check out our Careers page for a more comprehensive overview of our perks and benefits. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote

Responsibilities

Drive the services component of the sales process, helping scope, price, and position implementation strategies. Collaborate with various teams to ensure seamless transitions from sales to implementation and finalize services agreements that reflect clear outcomes.