Yelp Account Executive - Remote US Sales Role — Columbus
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Important Restriction: This role requires US residency and explicitly excludes the Bay Area. While it is fully remote within the US, it is not suitable for international digital nomads or those based outside the country. You must be physically located in the United States (outside the SF Bay Area) to be eligible.
Schedule & Timezone Flexibility: As an inside sales role, expect structured business hours aligned to US timezones — likely Eastern or Pacific business hours for client calls. This is not an async-friendly position; outbound calling and pipeline management require consistent daily availability during normal restaurant business hours.
Location-Independent Perks: Yelp does offer a work-from-home reimbursement, which can help offset home office or coworking costs. There is also a monthly wellness subsidy that can be applied flexibly.
Salary vs. Cost of Living (US Cities): The $52,000–$62,000 base (plus commission) goes considerably further in lower cost-of-living US cities:
- Austin, TX — Comfortable lifestyle; average 1BR ~$1,400/mo
- Nashville, TN — Growing tech hub; strong purchasing power at this salary range
- Phoenix, AZ — Very affordable; solid savings potential with commission upside
International relocation is not an option here — US residency is a firm requirement. Nomads looking for globally-flexible sales roles should seek positions without geographic residency restrictions.
Please note that while this role will operate remotely, it is required that the candidate resides in the United States (EXCLUDING THE BAY AREA).
Do you love to dine out? Are you passionate about helping restaurant owners succeed? Our mission at Yelp is to connect people with great local businesses, and that starts with people like you. Yelp Reservations and Yelp Waitlist are powerful tools that reach and engage diners with an unforgettable experience on the largest restaurant discovery platform in the world.
The Yelp Restaurants division is growing, and we'd love to have you join us. As an Account Executive, you will help lay the groundwork and foundation that will lead to the long-term success of this department. You'll have the opportunity to run the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, and everything in between. At Yelp, you chart the course, and we'll guide you there. As you progress in your career, you will unlock increased compensation, title, and responsibilities to keep you moving in the right direction.
Yelp is a remote workplace where your work makes a difference, where you are seen as a whole person, and where you will grow with our support and guidance. If you're looking for a career (not a job) with a company that is invested in you as a whole person — from personal development, compensation, training, and more — we know just the place.
What You'll Do
- Manage your own book of business through prospecting and disciplined pipeline management
- Drive the full sales cycle primarily through inside sales: make introductory calls, assess business goals through qualifying, and close the deal
- Become an expert in Yelp's full suite of products: Yelp Reservations, Waitlist, Connect, and Advertising — and understand the value proposition for each
- Stay knowledgeable about other restaurant solutions available in the market that help restaurant owners grow their business
- Adapt product recommendations quickly to suit client needs — asking probing questions and handling objections will be critical to your success
- Achieve and consistently exceed monthly sales goals
What It Takes to Succeed
- Bachelor's degree and/or 18+ months of outbound sales experience
- Experience with restaurant technology (reservation systems, waitlist systems, front-of-house management tools) is a plus
- Excellent communication skills — no fear of the phone
- General computer and email proficiency; experience with Salesforce is a plus
- Positive attitude and a drive to win
- Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time in a fast-paced environment
What You'll Get
- Full medical, vision, and dental coverage effective your first day
- Mental health support and services via Modern Health
- 15 days PTO (accrual begins on date of hire and increases with 2+ years of tenure), 12 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday
- Up to 14 weeks of parental leave
- Monthly wellness subsidy
- Flexible spending account
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Professional development reimbursement
- Work from home reimbursement
- Base salary: $52,000–$62,000 annually + performance-based incentives
At Yelp, we believe that diversity is an expression of all the unique characteristics that make us human: race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, and education — and those are just a few. We recognize that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our teams and our product. The foundation of our diversity efforts are closely tied to our core values, which include "Playing Well With Others" and "Authenticity."
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition or disability. Actual salary offered may vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to an individual's location and experience. We will consider for employment qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law (including, for example, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, and the California Fair Chance Act for roles based in California). Where required by law, a criminal background check will not be conducted until after a conditional offer of employment is made. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or 415-969-8488.
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