Associate Account Executive (SDR) - SMB

Nashville

**Associate Account Executive (SDR) - SMB** 📍 *Location: Nashville, TN* 💼 *Full-Time* 🚀 *Clear path to Account Executive in Year 1* **About Velocity1** Velocity1 is a startup technology company built inside RJ Young, a 70+ year-old, $200M organization. We were created to move faster and focus exclusively on cutting-edge technology solutions including cybersecurity, managed IT, cloud, and modern software. We combine the energy and ambition of a startup with the backing, scale, and trust of an established market leader. Velocity1 exists to help organizations stay ahead of what's next, without the baggage of legacy thinking. **The Role: Associate Account Executive (SDR) - SMB** We're on the hunt for *competitive, curious, and coachable* individuals who want to start their sales career on a winning team. As an Associate Account Executive (AAE), you'll be the engine behind our outbound pipeline - identifying, connecting with, and setting high-quality meetings for our Account Executives with potential customers across SMB, Mid-Market This is a launchpad role with a clear goal: earn your way into an Account Executive seat within your first 12 months. **What You'll Do** • Drive outbound prospecting campaigns via phone, email, and LinkedIn to generate net new meetings • **Monthly goal of 10 new qualified opportunities per month** • Qualify prospects and schedule high-impact sales meetings for the AE team • Maintain CRM hygiene and clear documentation of all outreach • Partner with marketing and sales leadership to optimize messaging and targeting • Learn the ropes of the sales process and shadow AEs to prep for your next step **What You'll Earn** • **Competitive base salary** • **$1,000/month** bonus for hitting your meeting targets (with at least 50% of meetings held) • **$500/month** bonus if you hit 70% of target (also with 50% held rate) **What We're Looking For** • Recent grads, former athletes, military vets, early-career professionals passionate for winning • Fearless communicators with a bias for action • Self-motivated, energetic, and hungry to learn • Competitive mindset- you hate losing more than you love winning • Comfortable being uncomfortable and eager to grow fast • Interest in a long-term sales career and excited to level up into an AE role **Why Velocity1** • A **year-one plan** designed to promote top performers into closing roles • **Award-winning culture** built on collaboration, grit, and high standards • Modern tech stack and proven sales methodology • Monthly team competitions, sales incentives, and career development from leaders who've done it before • The backing of a 70+ year legacy, with the energy of a startup **Additional Job Application Terms** This job is part of LinkedIn's Full-Service Hiring beta program. Eligibility is limited to candidates located in and performing services in the United States, excluding those based in Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, South Carolina, or West Virginia. We're committed to making our hiring process as smooth and timely as possible, and we understand that waiting to hear back can add to the anticipation. If you're a potential fit, our team will reach out within two weeks to progress you to the next stage. If you don't hear from us in that time, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with our team in the future, and we wish you the very best in your job search.