Asana - Chicago, IL

posted about 1 month ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - Chicago, IL
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Asana is seeking a Corporate Account Executive for the EDU and Public Sector, based in Chicago. This role is integral to our sales team, which is dedicated to establishing efficient pathways to cultivate successful, long-term customer relationships. Our approach employs a bottom-up enterprise sales model, focusing on nurturing small customers into larger, successful accounts. The Corporate Account Executive will serve as a vital voice for our customers, collaborating closely with the product team to identify and address technical, educational, and competitive challenges that may hinder our growth. In this position, you will be responsible for acquiring new customers and fostering passionate advocates for Asana. You will play a key role in defining our go-to-market strategy for verticals, working collaboratively with a talented team to help our customers understand and leverage the power of Asana. The role is office-centric with a hybrid schedule, requiring in-office presence on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, while Wednesdays are typically remote, and Fridays depend on team requirements. Your primary objectives will include defining territory and outbound strategies to generate a robust pipeline of new business opportunities, owning the full sales-cycle process from prospecting to closing, and continuously building and maintaining a pipeline of new business opportunities. You will collaborate with sales development, marketing, and customer success teams to create a dynamic ecosystem that fosters customer success. Additionally, you will innovate and experiment with new processes to enhance value for vertical customers and contribute to strategizing Asana's vertical go-to-market approach.

Responsibilities

  • Define territory and outbound strategies that enable sales velocity in generating a robust pipeline of new business opportunities.
  • Own the full sales-cycle process for new business accounts, engaging with organizations of various sizes, from prospect to close.
  • Continuously build and maintain a pipeline of new business opportunities.
  • Collaborate seamlessly with sales development, marketing, and customer success teams to foster a dynamic ecosystem of customer success.
  • Play a key role in shaping Asana's strategic direction in vertical markets.
  • Surpass targets with the support of a collaborative sales enablement team.
  • Innovate and experiment with new processes to enhance value for vertical customers.
  • Recognize patterns and contribute to strategizing the vertical go-to-market approach.

Requirements

  • 4-6+ years of relevant sales experience with a proven track record in closing business.
  • 4+ years of experience selling into small and mid-sized organizations.
  • Direct experience or knowledge pertinent to vertical markets.
  • Ability to excel in a results-oriented environment within a rapidly scaling business.
  • Exceptional customer skills including strong communication, presentation, empathy, integrity, and a passion for solving business challenges.
  • Proven track record in new customer acquisition, ideally with experience in selling to functions such as Marketing, Sales, Product, HR, and Collaboration (IT).
  • Strategic thinker adaptable to changing conditions, with an entrepreneurial spirit and solution-oriented mindset.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
  • Knowledge of the EDU and Public Sector markets.

Benefits

  • Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits
  • Career coaching & support
  • Inclusive family building benefits
  • Long-term savings or retirement plans
  • In-office culinary options to cater to dietary preferences
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