[Remote] Software Acceleration Associate (Entry Level Sales) - Albany, New York
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Thryv is a company devoted to the success of local businesses, and they are seeking a Software Acceleration Associate to join their team. This role is designed as a 6-month program to transition candidates into software account management, focusing on outbound sales and developing skills for future roles.
Responsibilities
- Drive outbound outreach and actively create qualified sales opportunities
- Deliver compelling, value-driven messaging to SMB and mid-market prospects
- Execute structured call, email, and LinkedIn engagement strategies
- Partner closely with SAM leaders and sales partners to refine conversion tactics
- Strengthen your SaaS sales acumen through ongoing coaching, training, and hands-on platform experience
- Demonstrate consistent performance within a structured evaluation framework
Skills
- 1–2 years of outbound sales experience
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience
- Confidence engaging with decision makers across phone, email, and social channels
- Ability to manage high volume, handle objections, and build pipeline
- Desire to strengthen full-cycle SaaS sales skills in a closing role
- Comfort working within structured goals, metrics, and performance expectations
- A growth mindset and strong coachability
- Ability to travel less than 5% of the time (should live local to the city on the job posting)
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must successfully complete pre-employment screening process, as required
- Must successfully complete any required training or orientation courses, as needed
- SaaS experience preferred but not required
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus a wellness program with added incentives
- 401(k) savings plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan
- Continuing education benefits with tuition assistance programs
- Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick, personal, and year-end close
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