Account Director, New Sales (UK)

About Ontra
Ontra is the global leader in AI legal tech for private markets. Powered by industry-leading AI, data from 1M+ contracts, and a global network of legal professionals, Ontra's private markets technology platform streamlines and optimizes critical legal and compliance workflows across the full fund lifecycle. Ontra's purpose-built solutions automate contracts, streamline obligation management, digitize entity management, and surface insights. Trusted by more than 800 global GPs, investment banks, law firms, and advisors - including nine of the top ten PEI-ranked firms worldwide - Ontra helps firms focus on what's important to them.
Our Culture
Ontra is a remote-first company that values the power of connection. We find innovative ways to stay connected, both virtually and in person. By promoting ownership, inspiring creativity, and championing collaboration, Ontra enables you to shape your impact and growth. Our commitment to innovation extends beyond our technology; it's embedded in our culture, and AI plays a crucial role in everything we do.
Our culture is one where belonging is the cornerstone of every interaction, rooted in acceptance and respect for all. Our commitment to inclusion begins at the application process, ensuring a fair and equitable hiring experience that values the unique contributions you bring from day one.
For this job we are currently only hiring candidates based in the United Kingdom, with a preference for candidates in London.
About the team & opportunity
Ontra is seeking an Account Director, New Sales (AD) to join our rapidly growing company. The AD will be an essential member of Ontra's scaling Sales team, helping to drive revenue and acquire new customer logos. Using the MEDDICC sales framework, the AD will create sales opportunities, collaborate with our Business Development team, qualify leads, pitch prospects, and close new business.
This is a great opportunity for an ambitious closer who is always on the hunt for new business and is ready to adapt to new strategies and initiatives. The AD will report into our Managing Director, International Sales.
What you'll do

• Product: Quickly become familiar with Ontra's range of products and services
• Pipeline management: Effectively own and manage a sales pipeline from initial calls through closing
• Expansion: Drive revenue growth through business development, lead qualification, pitching, and closing new customers
• Strategy: Adapt comfortably to new strategic initiatives, working with the team to validate and/or invalidate new product hypotheses
• Collaboration: Collaborate with a dedicated team of Business Development Associates to create outbound sales opportunities

What you'll bring

• Experience: 8+ years as a top performer selling B2B technology at the enterprise level; experience selling to legal, compliance, and finance stakeholders required; familiarity with the private funds or legal tech spaces preferred
• Tech stack: Proficiency with Salesforce and GSuite; experience with Outreach or SalesLoft and LinkedIn Sales Navigator
• Ambition: Entrepreneurial, hunter mindset; enjoys networking, finding new customers, and building systems not yet in place
• Intellectually curious: Can learn new concepts quickly and communicate those concepts efficiently
• Strong, persuasive communicator: Impeccable verbal and written communication skills; your high EQ allows you to easily command an audience
• Team player: Comfortable with autonomy but enjoys collaborating with a team; is coachable and receptive to feedback
• Efficiency: Excellent organizational skills including prioritization and time management

Hiring Locations
We currently hire exclusively in the locations listed below. Select jobs may have more specific location requirements due to business needs.
United States
Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington
APAC
Hong Kong, Singapore
EMEA
United Kingdom
Benefits Snapshot • Remote-first working policy, with office hubs in SF, NYC, Santa Barbara, and London
• Twice yearly team offsites for in-person collaboration
• Paid flexible time off policy
• Paid parental leave and benefits
• Monthly phone and internet reimbursement
• Company-sponsored LinkedIn Learning accounts, department budgets for professional development, and robust onboarding program
• Various options for medical, dental, and vision insurance
Travel
Occasional travel is required for Ontra employees, including typically at least twice per year to attend team and larger group off-sites for in-person collaboration. For some roles, additional travel may be required based on the requirements of the role and business need.
Inclusivity
Ontra is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Ontra will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .
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