At Kernel, we're changing the way everyday Kiwis grow and manage their wealth. We've developed market-leading technology and financial products that get Kiwis to their goals, effortlessly. With a big vision comes ambitious goals. We're looking for a motivated, organised sales professional to help us reach them. Why Kernel? We're a small, nimble, and intelligent team driven by a greater purpose of improving the financial lives of everyday Kiwis. Since launching Kernel into the wild 4 years ago, we have grown to a team of 33 and expanded our product range from just 3 investment funds to a suite of financial products; a KiwiSaver plan, 19 funds and a high interest savings account. We serve both retail and adviser/wholesale market segments, with continuous innovation at the forefront for both customer sets. We have big plans for the future; we would love for you to join us on the journey. The role As our Account Executive and core member of our B2B sales team, this role will be integral to driving and supporting all adviser and wholesale sales activity. This is a great opportunity to influence Kernel's sales strategy, with plenty of room to grow as we look to expand the team in coming year(s). The role is office-based (with hybrid flexibility available) and will be primarily non-travelling. This role will be reporting to the Head of Marketing & Strategy. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting our sales leads (our CE and Head of Marketing & Strategy), in driving new business revenue and customer acquisition for our adviser/wholesale segment Be an administration and coordination wizard; organising meetings and post-meeting follow ups, travel for our sales leads, diary management, updating our CRM/sales pipeline (Hubspot) Field in-bound email enquiries and calls for our adviser/wholesale segment Writing communications for the adviser/wholesale segment, with input from the marketing & investment team. This includes monthly updates, thought-leadership emails, and blogs Management of website content (blogs and webpage) and online resources for this segment Working closely with our Events Manager to deliver great adviser/wholesale events Some office management duties; ordering supplies, being the go-to for our team, dealing with external suppliers Requirements: You will have the confidence to communicate and engage with key relationships; financial advisers, wholesale clients and high net worth clients Success in a fast-paced role, in any industry, fintech or financial services a bonus Experience in a customer-facing role, B2B or B2C sales a bonus Great writing and communication skills Some financial services knowledge is hugely beneficial You'll be a great fit at Kernel if you are: Able to thrive in a fast-paced, varied environment, whilst remaining calm under pressure A thoughtful, kind and empathetic person A team player, who lends a hand when and where needed Someone who is goal-orientated, and outcome focused So, what's in it for you? Our culture is rooted in values such as transparency, trust, continuous learning, and collaboration. This is complemented by our competitive salaries and an array of benefits, including: Learning and development opportunities: Take advantage of a personal development budget within your team to enhance your skills; whether that's through mentors, attending events, courses or otherwise Health and wellness benefits: Access free employee assistance program (EAP) sessions, plus discounted health insurance and subsidised financial plans through trusted partners Flexible work setup: While priority is still placed on working collectively as a team within the office, Kernel offers flexibility to best support balancing work and life needs Collaborative team culture: Participate in regular internal events such as hackathons, Friday lunches, quiz-nights and regular games of Blokus Office snacks and drinks: Whether you crave your dose of gingernuts or simply want a flat white to keep you going, we keep our kitchen well stocked Paid parental leave: We provide a top up of 13 weeks of primary carer leave to full pay, for eligible employees, to support families and working parents Supercharge your career and personal growth - Working at one of NZ's fastest-growing Fintech companies, you'll be exposed to endless career development opportunities, a talented and diverse team and exciting work Salary Band $70,000 - $90,000 NZD (Annum) To Apply Please send your resume and a short email outlining why you're perfect for this position to ****** We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace — a place where we can each be ourselves and do the best work of our lives. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet some of the requirements, women and under-represented groups of candidates tend to only apply when they meet every requirement. If you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily tick every requirement on this job description, please get in touch and apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr