Strategic Account Director (US)
Location:
Modiin/Remote
Our awesome client is the Authority on Enterprise technology. As the world’s fastest-growing review platform designed exclusively for enterprise technology, with over 500,000 registered members, they enable 97 of the Fortune 100 companies in making technology buying decisions. Technology vendors understand the importance of peer reviews and encourage their customers to be part of their community. They help vendors capture and leverage the authentic product feedback in the most comprehensive way to help buyers when conducting research or making purchase decisions, as well as helping vendors use their voice of customer insights in other educational ways throughout their business.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Director of Sales, the Strategic Account Director’s primary objective is to meet or exceed sales goals within a set of strategic accounts. Using a consultative approach, you will determine customer needs and provide them with business solutions while bringing previous industry knowledge to the team. You will lead a high-value portfolio of clients and be responsible for the growth, management, retention, and satisfaction of these accounts in partnership with Customer Success.
Develop and execute against a comprehensive account plan
Actively seek out new sales opportunities through outreach, networking, and social media
Utilize SPIN selling techniques to identify client problems and offer solutions
Create and execute key sales and business development initiatives to increase sales pipeline
Conduct market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs
Create and articulate compelling value propositions around our offerings to prepare and deliver appropriate proposals that accurately describe those products and set proper expectations
Identify product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors
Manage contract negotiations
Participate in exhibitions, conferences, and onsite client meetings on behalf of the company
Negotiate and close deals by handling rebuttals and objections
REQUIREMENTS
3-5+ years of sales experience in Technology, Demand Generation, Digital Media, Voice of Customer, and integrated marketing campaigns
Proven seller of $2-5M campaigns
Strategic seller with 3+ years of experience with larger, comprehensive deals
Experience finding budget holders inside enterprise tech organizations
Knowledge of the current and evolving digital media and demand generation landscapes
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong negotiation skills
Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
Competitive mentality and a confident, determined outlook
Resilience - the ability to cope with rejection