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Enterprise Sales Executive (US Remote)

First Advantage is a leading global provider of employment background screening and identity verification solutions, committed to helping businesses hire smarter and onboard faster.

First Advantage

Employee count: 1001-5000

Salary: 95k-125k USD

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At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness.

Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening, drug screening, and identity solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.

Role Overview:
The Enterprise Sales Executive serves as the strategic leader responsible for driving growth within the organization’s largest and most complex enterprise accounts. In this role, you will architect and execute multi‑year strategies that advance high‑value relationships, expand solution adoption, and deliver measurable business outcomes for Fortune‑level clients. You will engage directly with C‑suite and senior executives, navigating sophisticated procurement, regulatory, and commercial environments to win high‑impact, multi‑solution enterprise deals. This role requires exceptional executive presence, deep strategic thinking, and the ability to orchestrate cross‑functional teams to deliver tailored, high‑quality solutions that maximize long‑term value and strengthen enterprise‑wide partnerships.

Key Responsibilities: (Whale-Size/Strategic Enterprise Deals)
  • Lead and win large‑scale, high‑value enterprise opportunities, driving strategy, deal design, and execution across multi‑solution, multi‑stakeholder environments.
  • Develop and execute multi‑year strategic account plans that expand footprint, unlock new business lines, and strengthen long‑term enterprise partnerships.
  • Own and grow a defined portfolio of strategic technology accounts, driving expansion across multi‑solution offerings and positioning our value within complex, high‑growth tech environments.
  • Engage C‑suite and senior‑level executives to understand strategic priorities, influence decision‑making, and position high‑impact, value‑driven solutions.
  • Architect complex commercial structures including multi‑year agreements, custom integrations, and multi‑region/global rollouts.
  • Coordinate cross‑functional deal teams (Product, Legal, Security, Finance, Operations) to ensure fast, accurate, and high‑quality proposal and solution delivery.
  • Identify and develop whitespace opportunities within large global clients, driving incremental revenue, cross‑sell, and expansion.
  • Lead executive‑level business reviews focused on measurable outcomes, ROI, adoption, and strategic growth.
  • Navigate complex procurement, compliance, and regulatory processes typical of Fortune 100/Global 1000 organizations.
  • Act as the enterprise account owner, ensuring alignment across implementation, customer success, and renewal motions to maximize retention and multi‑year value.
Required
  • 5+ years of consultative sales experience in human capital, BPO, or technology‑driven industries.
  • Proven success managing complex deals and securing $500K+ ARR opportunities.
  • Demonstrated history of developing pipelines, relationships, and new‑business opportunities.
  • Consistent achievement of monthly, quarterly, and annual quotas.
  • Experience engaging and establishing credibility with VP‑level stakeholders.
  • Experience working effectively in a virtual environment preferred.
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Required
  • Ability to create urgency, exclusivity, and enthusiasm within client organizations.
  • Strong capability to forecast, track, and deliver sales activities across multiple solutions using CRM tools such as Salesforce.
  • Expertise in leading discovery, overcoming objections, and articulating a differentiated value proposition.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
  • Flexibility to travel as needed.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, resource‑constrained environment preferred.
Core Skills:
  • Strong relationship‑building, communication, influence, and negotiation skills.
  • Goal‑oriented with a consistent focus on exceeding expectations.
  • Strategic thinker who is organized, analytical, and adept at problem‑solving.
  • Resourceful, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Effective collaborator who excels in a fast‑moving, high‑performance environment.
  • Proven track record in developing leads, pipeline, relationships, and presentation opportunities through a targeted and proactive strategy
  • Verified ability to attain quota on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
  • Demonstrated experience gaining access to and creating credibility within the VP-suite of targeted clients
Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move:

First Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experience, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.
Additional benefits offered to our eligible people include:
  • Ability to work remotely with occasional business travel.
  • Medical, Vision, Dental, and supplementary benefit plans
  • 401k with an employer match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Competitive and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 paid company holidays
  • Access to tech and growth opportunities, and leaders who want you to succeed!

What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today!
You have learned a little about us today – we want to learn about you! If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now!

The salary range for this position is approximately $95-125k base annually. This range reflects our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

United States Equal Opportunity Employment:

First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all of our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.

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What began as a vision in 2003 has steadily grown into a global force in the realm of employment background screening and identity verification. First Advantage started its journey aiming to transform the traditional hiring process, equipping companies with innovative solutions that ensure safer and smarter hiring decisions. Over the years, we have evolved remarkably, merging technology with human insight to deliver services that empower our clients. Today, we stand proud as a trusted partner to some of the world's most recognized brands, completing background checks across 200+ countries and territories.

Our comprehensive suite of services includes criminal record checks, employment verifications, drug and alcohol testing, and our advanced identity fraud mitigation solutions. With our mantra, 'Hire Smarter. Onboard Faster.®,' we guide organizations through the complexities of talent acquisition by leveraging data, technology, and our deep industry knowledge. At First Advantage, we dedicate ourselves to enhancing the applicant experience while prioritizing compliance and safety. Our values of integrity, respect, and collaboration weave through our daily operations, making us a preferred partner for businesses looking for reliable screening solutions. With a customer satisfaction rating of nearly 97% and a workforce of over 6,400 skilled professionals worldwide, First Advantage is positioned for continued growth and success in the dynamic world of HR technology.

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