Inside Sales Account Executive
About The Position
As an Inside Sales Account Executive, you will leverage inbound and outbound communications—via phone, virtual meetings, and email—to drive the sale of our expanding portfolio of technology solutions. Each Senior ISR is accountable for individual monthly, quarterly, and annual quotas, strategically targeting both recurring and one-time revenue goals set by Follett Software. Join the industry’s most respected and forward-thinking SaaS leader within the booming EdTech market. As we experience unprecedented growth, we seek seasoned sales professionals with proven SaaS expertise to be integral members of our high-performing sales team.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in a high-achievement sales environment, with a minimum of two years in a senior-level role or in managing significant accounts.
- A history of meeting and exceeding quotas, with experience in high-complexity deal closures and relationship building.
- Extensive Sales Experience, including demonstrated track record of achieving and exceeding high sales targets with a deep understanding of the correlation between strategic activity and successful outcomes.
- Experience in guiding or mentoring junior sales representatives, with a collaborative approach to team success.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead complex conversations across multiple buyer personas and levels.
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple high-value opportunities and demands within a complex sales environment.
- Proficient in Salesforce.com and skilled in sales enablement tools (Highspot, Consensus), with an aptitude for using data to inform and refine sales approaches.
- Naturally driven, resilient, and solutions-oriented with a strong accountability ethos.
- Proactive and adaptable to changing sales dynamics, with a strong desire for ongoing professional development and growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead in securing new business and deepening existing client relationships within a defined territory, focusing on high-impact, long-term accounts.
- Oversee the entire sales cycle from prospecting to closing with a focus on consistently surpassing revenue targets, mentoring junior reps on advanced sales techniques.
- Execute time management and prioritization at an expert level, optimizing daily workflows and aligning activities with strategic goals to drive efficiency across the sales cycle.
- Regularly provide detailed sales forecasts and strategic insights to senior management, ensuring data-driven resource allocation and informed decision-making.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on Salesforce.com and other sales enablement tools (e.g., Highspot, Consensus), guiding peers in maximizing these tools for data insights, pipeline management, and process improvements.
- Generate high-value opportunities through structured prospecting and account development efforts, leveraging data to engage, qualify, and prioritize key accounts.
- Conduct in-depth product and solution presentations tailored to client needs, delivering value-driven proposals that emphasize return on investment and long-term benefits.
- Identify and act on cross-selling and up-selling opportunities, using advanced consultative sales techniques to position additional solutions.
- Develop and implement strategic territory plans, focusing on segmentation, persona targeting, and prioritization of high-potential accounts for optimized sales growth.
- Regularly analyze market trends and adjust territory strategies to align with changing customer demands and emerging opportunities.
- Other duties and tasks as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
