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Public Sector, Account Executive

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Public Sector, Account Executive

Sydney, Australia

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Sales

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Role: Account Executive

Team: Public Sector

Location: Sydney

The Enterprise Corporate Sales (ECS) Account Executive is responsible for managing a large volume of smaller size opportunities within Enterprise clients. Partnering with our most seasoned sales executives this role will suit those who are looking to take their enterprise sales skills to the next level. With a sales model that fosters collaboration and supports your success, this is a great opportunity to forge a successful sales career.

With a business culture that has the customer's interests at the core of everything we do, we'll set you up for success by providing a comprehensive induction and on boarding to the business. On top of your own business development we provide a range of support functions to help create and drive opportunities from internal sales support to highly skilled pre-sales so it is not just you against the world.

What you'll be doing...

  • To exceed monthly / quarterly sales targets by selling Salesforce solutions into ECS accounts within an assigned within a sub set of major account/customer or vertical market.
  • You will manage the entire sales process to ensure delivery against key performance metrics, with a strong emphasis on new business sales, while expanding existing accounts.
  • Territory/ Vertical identification and research, to formalise a go to market strategy and create qualified target accounts.
  • Pipeline development through a combination of cold calling, email campaigns and market sector knowledge/intelligence.
  • Create and maintain a sales pipeline to ensure over-achievement within the designated market sector(s).
  • Engage with prospect organisations to position Salesforce. solutions through strategic value based selling, business case definition, ROI analysis, references and analyst data.
  • Manage the end to end sales process through engagement of appropriate resources such as Sales Engineers, Professional Services, Executives, Partners etc.
  • Generate short term results whilst maintaining a long term perspective to maximize overall revenue generation.
  • Daily update of the Salesforce system with accurate customer and pipeline data.
  • Accurate monthly forecasting and revenue delivery

Who you are...

  • Extensive, relevant experience of selling enterprise software solutions gained within a major software vendor.
  • Successful history of net direct new business sales, with the ability to prove consistent delivery against targets.
  • Demonstrable track record of sales over achievement.
  • Credibility at all levels, including CxO.
  • Fluency in English language.
  • CRM application sales or vertical Industry sector experience would be viewed favourably.
  • Strong tenure with previous employers.

Benefits

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We provide every employee with 7 paid volunteer days off a year, along with donation matching for all approved charitable donations.
We offer world-leading benefits to all our employees, including:

  • Health, Life, Trauma, and Income Insurance
  • Monthly Wellness Allowance
  • IVF, Adoption, and Fertility Preservation Support
  • Flexible time off & leave policies
  • Parental benefits
  • Perks and discounts

*LI-Y

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Client-provided location(s): Sydney NSW, Australia
Job ID: Salesforce-JR268279
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Return-to-Work Program
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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