We are looking for an experienced Account Executive (AE) for our Enterprise business. The AE will develop, manage and close sales opportunities. The AE will have the opportunity to overachieve and earn uncapped commissions with accelerators based on performance. The AE must meet or exceed sales targets, manage deals, forecast accurately, and manage evaluation projects with customers and the Highspot team. The AE has experience selling to Sales and Marketing organizations. As a key member of our sales team, the AE must thrive in an environment that is highly collaborative and ever-evolving.
Your Background
Proven track record of successfully selling complex enterprise platform solutions (preferably sales and marketing solutions) and driving revenue primarily through new customer acquisition
Strong understanding of and experience selling to qualified, early-stage leads
Demonstrated ability to sell to Sales, Sales Enablement, and Marketing teams at the corporate level, successfully emphasizing business value and product differentiation, and expanding conversations to include multiple stakeholder groups.
Has operated in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment with limited overhead, but deep support
Consistently demonstrated ability to garner commitment at every step of sales process, and a proven closer
Success in a highly driven landscape selling premium-priced offerings
What You'll Do
Develop and execute against qualified, but often early stage leads to achieve and exceed individual software quota responsibility
Lead multiple customer sales cycles and close effectively – candidate is a hunter
Quickly learn new software product(s) and clearly communicate the value proposition and differentiation
Manage effective internal working relationships with Sales Engineers, Professional Services, and Account Development Teams
Develop strong relationships with key decision makers, influencers and partners within assigned opportunities
Understand and document corporate budget, decision-making timeframe, customer goals, and key decision makers within the prospect’s organization
Be a conscientious team member that actively contributes to our positive work environment, which is anchored in our guiding principles and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Required Skills and Experience
5+ years of successful software sales experience with a focus on value-based solution selling of CRM, Sales Enablement, Marketing Automation, or other complex long-cycle business solutions into enterprise accounts
Ability to creatively question and actively listen to uncover the customers’ high impact, critical business needs
Consistent track record of surpassing sales targets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with very strong presentation skills
Travel within North America required
Strong team player with a positive growth mindset
Proficient using SFDC, Clari, Gong, Linkedin, Tableau
This position is available either in-office or remote, as applicable, at the following locations: