Associate Account Executive, Life Sciences
Rho · Boston, MA
- Base
- Not disclosed
- OTE
- Not disclosed
- Posted
- 2mo ago
The Braun Read
Proceed with cautionA few things here deserve a hard look before you spend time on it.
- Pay
- No pay listed at all.
- Transparency
- Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
- Pipeline
- Mostly self-sourced. Great if you like outbound, rough if you don't.
- Time on market
- Open 83+ days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
- Company hiring
- 9 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.
Based only on what the posting says. Flags are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.
The role
Associate AE selling Rho's banking platform (accounts, corporate cards, payments, bill pay) to life sciences companies. Mostly outbound lead generation by phone, email and events, supporting senior AEs on deals.
Mixed · Outbound
Selling motion
Mixed
Who you are selling to
Not stated in the posting.
Pipeline expectations
Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.
Compensation
The posting doesn't list pay.
What is not disclosed
This posting doesn't tell you:
- Base salary
- OTE
- Quota size
- Quota attainment
- Average deal size
- Territory
- Sales cycle length
Worth asking about on your first call.
Full posting
About Us
Rho is the modern banking platform built for the AI era. Startups and growth-stage companies can open accounts in minutes, issue cards, manage expenses, pay bills, and close the books – all in one connected platform backed by real human support.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As an Associate Account Executive at Rho, you will play a pivotal role in our sales team, focusing on lead generation, sales support, and client engagement. This position is designed to be a launching pad for your career in fintech and software sales, offering a clear path to becoming a full Account Executive within a year. You will be exclusively focused on the life sciences companies that bank with Rho.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of Rho's growth initiatives, working closely with Senior Account Executives to drive new business and support existing client relationships. You'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of fintech, gaining hands-on experience with our innovative all-in-one financial platform that combines corporate cards, payments, and banking services.
Your responsibilities will span a range of critical sales activities, from conducting outreach through phone, email, and in-person interactions to attending industry events and meeting potential clients. This position will challenge you to develop a deep understanding of Rho's value proposition and articulate it effectively to prospects across various industries.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Conduct lead-generation activities through phone, email, and in-person interactions.
- Provide sales assistance and deal support to senior Account Executives
- Attend industry events and meet with potential clients to build relationships
- Learn and articulate Rho's value proposition to prospects
- Maintain accurate records in our CRM system
- Collaborate with marketing and product teams to stay updated on new features and promotions.
- Contribute to the development of sales strategies and tactics.
YOU HAVE
- Bachelor's degree
- 1-2 years of experience in Life Sciences
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Strong results orientation and time management abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Passion for fintech and willingness to learn about financial products and services
Our people are our most valuable asset. The base salary for this role is $74,000. In addition to base pay, Rho offers equity, healthcare benefits and paid time off. This role is eligible for an uncapped performance bonus paid monthly. Inclusive of on-target performance bonuses, the total compensation target for this role is $100,500.