DIRECTOR OF SALES - ENTERPRISE - WEST REGION

Empyrean Benefit Solutions

13h

About The Position

The Director of Sales - Enterprise will have a broad understanding of employee benefits technology and services. This individual will excel at generating leads, building relationships, and closing deals in the enterprise market space (5k+). The ideal candidate will be a quick learner with strong negotiating skills, and the ability to showcase our products and services in a compelling way. Often tasked with delivering complex presentations while leading and coordinating sales support teams, it’s essential that our sales rep be organized, personable and professional.

Requirements

Proven ability to develop and deliver presentations
Proven ability to develop and maintain business development territory that includes prospecting
Proven ability to execute a thorough sales discovery process
Proven negotiation and closing skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, equivalent years of experience in sales, business analytics, management information systems, human resources management, benefits administration or a related field
5+ years of experience selling technology and services to Enterprise Clients (5k+)
Proven experience in building and developing client relationships with Brokers, Consultants and Employers
Relationship building experience necessary
Channel sales experience preferred
Experience in selling HCM, payroll, health and welfare benefits or benefit administration services
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered
Up to 50% travel

Responsibilities

Accountable for achieving Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) sales goal.
Achieve and exceed annual ARR goals through sales strategy delivery, sourcing new customers and maintaining and building productive long-term relationships with channel partners.
Represent our company’s products and services, starting with a deep and comprehensive understanding of those products and services
Demonstrate knowledge, delivery skills and techniques for educating influencers and employers of the Empyrean products and service delivery
Responsible for engaging channel partners such as brokers, consultants, advisers and carriers to build relationships that lead to qualified leads
Responsible for engaging employers directly to build relationships that lead to qualified leads
Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets that will generate pipeline and qualified leads
Build a valid and qualified pipeline to exceed expectations
Precise and detailed activity tracking utilizing the company tools and following the company defined process for tracking opportunities and activities. Develop and implement territory action plan through comprehensive data analysis, and adjust sales techniques based on interactions and results in the field.
Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from marketing activity
Execute a consultative sales strategy
Demonstrate strong sales strategy ability, crafting and presenting client offers and helping the team identify and navigate alternative paths to making the sale
Deliver systems demonstrations
Achieve sales goals by assessing prospect needs and following a defined selling process, often utilizing product demos and presentations
Effectively partner, develop and own deal strategy with your sales leader, the transition team, and other sales support resources at the appropriate time in the selling process
Develop and foster an environment of teamwork, collaboration and trust with sales support, marketing, product and operations
Collaborate with an aligned client (prospect) team to ensure mutual understanding of the opportunity and the ability to deliver on it
Perform other duties as assigned