Software Acceleration Associate; Entry Level Sales - Cincinnati, Ohio

Software Acceleration Associate (Entry Level Sales) - Cincinnati, Ohio

At Thryv, we are a team that lives by teamwork. Our culture is built around respect, trust, and care for each other, creating a fun and relaxed work environment. Our mission is to help local businesses thrive through technology, and we’re looking for the best and brightest team players to join us.

If you have 1–2 years of outbound sales experience and want to break into software account management, this 6‑month Software Acceleration Program is designed to prepare and evaluate high‑potential talent for placement into our Software Account Representative (SAR) or Senior SAR roles.

This is a program role with full benefits and a clear outcome at the end of six months:

• Top performers will advance directly into a Software Account Representative (SAR) role.
• Exceptional performers may be considered for Senior Software Account Representative (Sr SAR) placement.
• Those who do not meet performance expectations may conclude participation at the end of the program.

In this role, you’ll work in a high‑energy, outbound sales environment designed to sharpen your existing outbound selling skills while accelerating your ability to advance deals, influence buying decisions, and drive SaaS revenue.

• 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 Linked In 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.

You’ll gain exposure to real selling, not just booking meetings—setting you up for success as you transition into the SAM family.

• 1–2 years of outbound sales experience (SaaS preferred but not required).
• 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.

• A 6‑month accelerated program focused on outbound software selling.
• Competitive base pay + an uncapped sales incentive.
• Hands‑on exposure to our Software Account Management (SAM) teams and full sales cycle.
• Real opportunity to move into SAR or Sr SAR based on performance following 6‑month performance.
• Skill‑building that positions you for long‑term career growth in software sales.

• High performers → Software Account Representative (SAR).
• Top performers → Considered for Senior SAR.
• Non‑performers → Program completion without transition.

• Clear pathway into full‑cycle software sales.
• Competitive compensation (hourly rate + uncapped incentive opportunity).
• Hands‑on mentorship and professional development.
• A modern sales organization with transparent career progression.

• 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.

The estimated on‑target earnings (OTE) for this role, which includes hourly rate and incentives, is $79,200 per year
, with the potential to earn more in most U.S. locations. Final offer amounts are determined based on the candidate’s location and may vary from the figure listed above.

Thryv is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to gender, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law. Thryv is committed to provide equal employment opportunities throughout the employment relationship including recruitment, hiring, discharge, compensation, benefits, discipline, development, and advancement or other aspects of employment.

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