Strategic AE
United States - Remote
We are looking for a high performing, creative, flexible, high-energy individual to take opportunities from lead to closed won, while navigating complex sourcing models, legal negotiations, and highly technical product conversations. The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of and experience in IaaS and SaaS sales models, and a proven track record of closing enterprise and strategic sales opportunities as well as partner ecosystem opportunities. The Strategic Account Executive specializes in advising clients and partners, aligning to business goals and leading resources in the development and delivery of solutions that meet and exceed client expectations. Solid work ethic, personal accountability, resourcefulness to change, strong organization skills and critical thinking are all assets’ candidates will need to demonstrate to be successful in this role. The right candidate will eagerly pursue opportunities to upsell and cross sell platform products to existing customers as well as target and close net new accounts ranging anywhere from $20,000 ARR to $1M+ARR.
- Exceed quarterly targets through prospecting, developing, and persuading key decision-makers at premium companies
- Field incoming leads as well as generate outbound calls, occasionally making client site visits and presentations.
- Uses internal relationships to exceed customer expectations and provide support to the team.
- Engages and persuades mid-level to senior level management.
- Works with Technical Account Managers to vet onboarding the right large volume senders, omitting bad actors before we engage in a lengthy sales process.
Requirements
- Strong professional sales expertise to include the sales process and sales techniques.
- Good knowledge of complex configurations which apply to offerings based on customer’s needs
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate technical info and ideas so others will understand.
- BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience
- 8+ years of Enterprise Sales experience and a track record of personally selling and closing complex technical solutions to enterprises and software companies in excess of $100K per year in sales price and deal size.
- Comfortable with selling complex enterprise platform solution, understanding of API value proposition
- Demonstrated success in selling innovative technologies to medium and large organization
- Ability to ‘hunt’ new customers and develop current ones
OUR HIRING PROCESS
We are committed to ensuring a recruitment process that is fair, objective, consistent, and inclusive. Our approach includes structured, competency-based interviews designed to evaluate your skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role. At times, we may include a data-driven assessment to enhance our hiring success and identify candidates likely to excel.
We believe in a two-way process and encourage you to ask questions throughout the journey. If this role isn't what you're looking for, please explore the other opportunities listed on our career page: https://www.sinch.com/careers/. No matter who you are, we hope you find an exciting path forward - hopefully with us!
Benefits
- STAY HEALTHY: We offer comprehensive market competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. A variety of supplemental plans are also provided to meet your individual needs including access to telehealth for all participants.
- CARE FOR YOURSELF: Take advantage of our free virtual counselling resources through our global Employee Assistance Program. Your mental health is as important as your physical health.
- SECURE YOUR FUTURE: Plan for your future with our Roth and Pre-tax 401(k) options including an employer match for all participants.
- TAKE A BREAK: Enjoy a generous paid time off program. We value balance and understand that performance at work requires time to rest at home and/or rejuvenate on vacation.
- PUT FAMILY FIRST: We know that families can be built in a variety of ways; therefore, we offer paid parental leave and family planning support.
- WORK WHEREVER: Our flexible remote work offerings allow you to work wherever you are the most productive and successful. It is what you do, not where you work, that matters.
- MAKE AN IMPACT: Support betterment in your community and beyond by taking paid time off to support a volunteer program of your choice.
The annual starting salary for this position is $150,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for commissions in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan. Commissions for this position are estimated to be $150,000 annually and are based on performance. This role will be accepting applications until February 3rd, 2025 at a minimum. Please note that the application timeline may be flexible to accommodate a comprehensive candidate evaluation.
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401(k) match Dental Employee Assistance Program Flexible remote work Generous paid time off Medical Medical, Dental, and Vision plans Paid parental leave Paid Time Off Paid time off program Remote work Supplemental plans Telehealth Virtual counseling Vision Vision plans Volunteer program
Tasks- Advise clients
- Close sales
- Develop solutions
- Engage decision-makers
- Prospecting
- Upsell and cross-sell
API Benefits Communication Critical thinking Customer Relationship Management Enterprise Sales Excel IaaS Negotiation Onboarding Organization Prospecting SaaS SaaS Sales Sales Sales process Sales techniques Technical communication Written communication
Experience8 years
EducationB.A. B.S. Business Degree Equivalent Equivalent work experience
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