Senior Account Executive

Ems Linq - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Austin, TX

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Senior Account Executive at LINQ is responsible for formulating and executing a sales strategy aimed at driving revenue growth and acquiring new customers within mid to large-sized K-12 school districts. This role involves complex solution selling and strategic territory management, focusing on building relationships and delivering tailored solutions to meet client needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex sales cycles focused on large districts
• Meet and exceed sales quotas through a blended market coverage approach
• Develop and successfully execute territory plans by prioritizing accounts, generating new business activity, and cultivating accounts from the ground up
• Manage multiple sales cycles simultaneously while maintaining a strong focus on continuous prospecting
• Utilize resources from marketing, enablement, executive sponsorship, and other support teams to drive success
• Conduct in-depth discovery sessions to understand client challenges and propose customized solutions that drive value
• Continuously monitor and optimize sales performance, adjusting strategies based on evolving market conditions and client feedback
• Provide feedback and insights to internal teams to influence product development and enhance client satisfaction

Requirements

• 3+ years of sales experience, with a focus on complex, mid-market sales cycles
• Demonstrated history of consecutively achieving or exceeding sales quota
• Experience utilizing a sales methodology like GAP Selling, Solution Selling, Challenger Selling, SPIN Selling, etc. to accurately forecast and deliver results
• Proven ability to manage multiple sales cycles at various stages while maintaining a focus on pipeline growth
• Strong territory management acumen
• Ability to leverage internal support and external resources to close deals efficiently
• Able to engage and influence executive-level stakeholders with confidence
• Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills with demonstrable ability to understand our programs and deliver successful presentations to decision-makers
• Has a growth mindset that thrives in a culture of coaching, feedback, and encourages self-reflection and personal development
• Ability to deliver results, work within a 'team first' environment with minimal supervision and operate with an entrepreneurial spirit

Benefits

• Remote working environment
• Ability to work in a physical office, if near one of our offices (Wilmington, Irvine, and Austin)
• One America 401k plan with 4% employer matching on total earnings, not just base (100% fully vested)
• Company Bonus Plan or Target Sales Commission Plan
• Flexible Open Paid Time Off Plan
• Paid Parental Leave Policy
• 10 paid holidays
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time
• Blue Cross Blue Shield benefit network (medical/dental/vision)
• Low-deductible PPO option or HDHP option with employer contributed HSA
• Dental with child orthodontia
• 100% Employer paid Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability/Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Health and wellness benefits including gym and Headspace reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities