Account Director, Mid-Market

Bazaarvoice•Austin, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bazaarvoice is looking for an extraordinarily talented individual to join our world-class renewals/sales team. You have to be the type of person that craves a challenge and is unafraid to constantly push yourself outside your zone of comfort. We are looking for someone who has experience in renewals and also has exposure to upsells and cross-sells. You have to be able to manage a broad territory and be able to carry the entire renewal and sales process from start to finish on your own merits and skills. This doesn’t mean we won’t be helping you – we absolutely will, but we believe strongly in a candidate that has the ability to play all of the important roles. The ideal candidate will be someone with a strong record of achievement in a renewals/sales position within software as a service &/or/other online based technologies.

Requirements

1+ years relative experience in software, SaaS, or Internet marketing
Ability to identify target accounts, appropriate contacts within that account, and formulate strategies to both renew and generate more interest in Bazaarvoice
Ability to generate, qualify, and execute on renewals and opportunities in order to exceed revenue targets
Proven ability to articulate a vision that resonates with the customer and demonstrates value
Experience using two way discovery to uncover customer need and matches solutions to that need
Ability to build a trusted and long relationships
A strong understanding of business practices, industry trends, and competitors to each renewal/ sales cycle
Effectively create and articulates ROI in the negotiation process to bring the upmost value to both the consumer and Bazaarvoice

Nice To Haves

Selling into marketing departments up to CMO level would be a major advantage along with an understanding of social media and the impacts it can have on business in today’s world. If you don’t have this background you will need to convince us that you have the ability to learn these ropes quickly & bring a perspective that can easily be adapted

Responsibilities

Being confident in defending and selling a high-ROI solution
Demonstrating the value propositions of our products and services
Drive conversational discovery dialogue with the customer in order to reveal underneath pains and requirements
Convincing client’s IT personnel and being able to “talk shop” with them
Partnering with the client’s marketing and merchandising staff and working through their organization to find the key decision makers
Working through the legal aspects of the contract with the client’s lawyer while leveraging our internal counsel to close the deal
Demonstrates passion and energy both externally with the customer and internally with cross functional teams
Consistently build and manage an effective pipeline and communicate proactively with leadership throughout each phase of the renewal/sales process

Benefits

Customer is key
We see our own success through our customers’ outcomes.
We approach every situation with a customer first mindset.
Transparency & Integrity Builds Trust
We believe in the power of authentic feedback because it’s in our DNA.
We do the right thing when faced with hard choices. Transparency and trust accelerate our collective performance.
Passionate Pursuit of Performance
Our energy is contagious, because we hire for passion, drive & curiosity.
We love what we do, and because we’re laser focused on our mission.
Innovation over Imitation
We seek to innovate as we are not content with the status quo.
We embrace agility and experimentation as an advantage.
Stronger Together
We bring our whole selves to the mission and find value in diverse perspectives.
We champion what’s best for Bazaarvoice before individuals or teams.
As a stronger company we build a stronger community.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Bazaarvoice provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants according to their experience, talent, and qualifications for the job without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender stereotyping, and marital status), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law in every location in which the company has facilities.
Bazaarvoice believes that diversity and an inclusive company culture are key drivers of creativity, innovation and performance.
Furthermore, a diverse workforce and the maintenance of an atmosphere that welcomes versatile perspectives will enhance our ability to fulfill our vision of creating the world’s smartest network of consumers, brands, and retailers.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check. We will provide additional information and obtain your written consent before proceeding.