Sales Director - Live Events
29 days ago
Orlando
Job Description Position Overview: As a Sales Director within our Live Events pod, you will own and grow a defined territory, driving predictable and profitable ARR growth through full cycle selling of the accesso ecosystem. This includes Ticketing, F&B and Retail, eCommerce, Mobile, Payments, Analytics, and third party distribution. Your work will help event operators connect more of the guest journey through a single, integrated platform. This role is designed for a disciplined, high-capacity seller who thrives in a fast-paced environment, operates as part of one unified commercial system, and delivers results through consistency, accountability, and strong execution. Location: This role offers 100% remote flexibility anywhere in the US Reports to: VP, Sales Travel ✈️ Requirement: Up to 20% What you'll be working on: • Own and grow a high quality pipeline across the Live Events and Entertainment vertical including Performing Arts, Fairs, Festivals, Resorts, Music, Sports, and Multi Purpose Venues, with a focus on long term account value over one off wins., • Operate as a full cycle seller, personally accountable for prospecting, outbound, discovery, executive level storytelling, solution design, negotiation, and close., • Consistently deliver against an annual new ARR quota while expanding existing relationships through upsell and cross sell tied to measurable customer outcomes., • Lead deep, structured discovery conversations that uncover business problems, operational friction, and growth goals, then translate those insights into clear, outcome focused proposals., • Sell the accesso ecosystem, not individual products. Position the combined value of ticketing, commerce, payments, analytics, and guest experience to drive multi product adoption and long term client partnership., • Deliver compelling on site and virtual demonstrations tailored to different stakeholder audiences, from operators to executives, always anchored in value, ROI, and business impact., • Maintain disciplined pipeline management and forecasting in Salesforce as a daily habit, aligned to accesso's commercial cadence and operating rhythm. Accuracy and predictability matter., • Partner tightly with Sales Engineering, Product, Customer Success, and cross functional pods to ensure strong deal strategy, clean handoffs, and successful ecosystem adoption post close., • Represent accesso externally at key industry events, conferences, and trade shows, acting as a trusted advisor and ambassador for our ecosystem led approach. What you bring to the role: • A proven track record selling B2B technology solutions, consistently carrying and achieving a targeted annual quota., • Three or more years of experience selling complex B2B or enterprise SaaS solutions, with a demonstrated ability to navigate multi stakeholder buying groups and long, consultative sales cycles., • Experience in Live Events and Entertainment (Performing Arts, Fairs, Festivals, Resorts, Sports, or adjacent verticals) is a plus, but not required. Candidates without direct industry experience must bring strong enterprise selling fundamentals and a genuine passion for the live entertainment industry., • High level of curiosity and enthusiasm for how technology powers live experiences, with the ability to quickly build credibility, learn industry dynamics, and engage confidently with operators and executives alike., • Demonstrated mastery of solution based, consultative selling with the ability to lead value driven, executive level conversations rather than feature based pitches., • Experience delivering high impact, tailored product demonstrations both in person and virtually, using tools such as Zoom or Teams, and adapting messaging to different stakeholder audiences., • A disciplined, self directed operator who thrives in an environment built on clear expectations, consistent process, and accountability to data., • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas to executives, operators, and technical partners., • Analytical and commercially minded, comfortable using data to prioritize opportunities, assess deal health, and make informed decisions quickly. Perks & Benefits • Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and role scope;, • Group dental and vision coverage, with optional supplemental insurance offering;, • 4-weeks of Paid Time Off for employees with up to 3-years of tenure with increased accrual thereafter;, • Eight (8) hours of paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to support causes and organizations you're passionate about;, • Inclusive Family Benefits - access to end-to-end support for maternity, surrogacy, adoption, and fertility, with a $7,500 benefit toward surrogacy, adoption, and fertility;, • 6-weeks of paid Parental Leave so you can bond with your child(ren) following a birth, adoption, or foster care placement;, • Flexible medical benefits through an employer contributed ICHRA, supporting individual plan selection and personalized coverage;, • Optional group pet insurance benefits to support the health and care of your pets;, • Employer-paid short & long-term disability and life insurance;, • 401k with employer matching;, • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning to support continued learning and career development;