WE’RE HIRING: Is Sessionboard The Place For You?

WE’RE HIRING: Is Sessionboard the place for you?

Hiring is a two-way street. We believe the best people always have options on where they work, how they spend their time, and who they spend it with. As we search for our next Senior Account Executive and Account Manager, we want every candidate to learn about us and what makes our team and the role successful.

So, are either of these positions at Sessionboard right for you?

We asked our team to share their thoughts on a few key areas.

FIRST: Who is Sessionboard?

We are a group of passionate, hardworking individuals dedicated to building a great product and company. While we are driven by our vision for how Sessionboard will impact the future of the events industry, our focus and passion are on the impact we can have right now. This is reflected in how we communicate, prioritize, listen, and work.

Our core values are:

• Focus is what wins
• Customer Success is the Tip of the Spear
• Humility / No Entitlement
• Team First
• Accountability
• Radical Candor
• Authentic
• Objective
• We value Grit / Work Ethic

We are all individual contributors. We don’t take shortcuts, and we need everyone listening to the market and contributing their opinions. This is a place for builders, problem solvers, and those excited by doing something hard as a team.

Sessionboard is a startup with a current team of 16 (these hires will be #17 and #18); half in Product and Engineering and the other half working in our GTM functions. We are just over two years old, pacing to triple our revenue this year and continue to double it in the next few years. However, we are not following the typical “growth-at-all-costs” path. Our goal is to grow both our top-line revenue and earnings, which guides our strategic decisions, product sales, partner interactions, and platform development.

SECOND: Insights from Our Team

We spoke with our team to see what they're looking for in a new AE teammate.

Here is the list of our crew who have provided insight into who would be our ideal fit:

• Megan Saad, Senior Account Executive
• Megan Murphy, VP of Sales and Partnerships
• Ian Davis, Marketing Manager
• Jasmine Williams, Customer Success Manager
• Catrina McDermott, Customer Success Manager

Why did you choose Sessionboard as your place of work?

As an industry veteran and new Sessionboard employee, I am excited to be here because I believe in the product, see massive growth potential, trust our leadership team, and learn from each team member, every day. - Megan Murphy

As a former event organizer, I’m a passionate fan of our products. I enjoy the flexibility of remote work and the opportunities to travel, meet with prospects and clients, and spend time with the team. - Megan Saad

I’ve been here from the start. I’ve watched an idea become a reality, making a big impact on the industry. Leadership is supportive and working remotely with a diverse team is a huge plus. - Ian Davis

Anything else we think will help the right candidates?

It’s crucial to develop a deep understanding and appreciation of what event organizers do every day to create global programs that bring communities together. At Sessionboard, we play a significant role in the event design process, and we value individuals who are passionate about this space. -Megan Saad

Have an open mind and be adaptive to change. As Sessionboard grows, we want everyone to grow with it. We understand that change can be scary to some, but when you remind yourself of the goal and who we serve, being adaptive can come more easily. - Jasmine Williams

What are you looking for in new teammates in the each of these roles?

A team player who values and thrives in a collaborative environment, actively listens, and contributes ideas. A positive and energetic attitude is essential. - Megan Saad

Someone who is collaborative, knowledgeable about our industry, strategic, and not afraid to get their hands dirty. - Ian Davis

What will make each person successful?

Event industry experience and the ability to relate to customers’ realities. A true love of networking and managing the full sales cycle. - Megan Murphy

Networking, maintaining relationships, and remembering client-specific information. - Catrina McDermott

CONCLUSION

If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at Sessionboard and be part of a team that values focus, collaboration, and continuous growth. 

Apply now to become our next Senior Account Executive here...

Apply for our Account Manager position here...

Help us shape the future of the events industry!

About Sessionboard

‍Sessionboard’s deliberate focus on continuous innovation in speaker and content management has created a best-in-class platform that saves organizers hundreds of hours per event while providing speakers with a streamlined, modern experience. From call for papers, abstract evaluation, awards, applications, agenda building, to speaker onboarding and communication, Sessionboard helps event organizers work smarter, move faster, and improve their ROI.

Our Speaker CRM enhances your speaker network and empowers your marketing team to refine their content strategy year-round.

The results? Faster-growing events, more productive staff, seamless collaboration with speakers, and more time to do what you do best—building epic experiences.

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