Strategic Account Executive, Agent Software and Advertising

Zillow

8d•$38 - $64•Remote

About The Position

This role is for senior sales professionals who have proven their ability to become experts in an industry and are able to confidently present as a trusted advisor during the sales cycle. They specialize in managing a focused portfolio of high-value accounts, achieving quotas by building deeper relationships and understanding each account's unique business needs. This allows them to uncover multiple opportunities to address their most pressing challenges. These professionals will develop and implement a highly customized sales strategy for managing complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders and product areas. This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions. In California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $40.20 - $64.20 hourly. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia the standard base pay range for this role is $38.20 - $61.00 hourly. The base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role are eligible for incentive compensation and equity awards. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location.

Requirements

Minimum of four years experience in a full cycle, B2B sales role, preferably in a complex industry with changing regulatory dynamics or selling a complex product.
Leverage Challenger and SPIN sales methodologies to uncover buyer needs, educate clients, and build differentiated value. Skilled in executing both top-down and bottom-up selling motions, effectively identifying and engaging champions and economic buyers to drive deal momentum and influence outcomes.
Demonstrate a proactive, hunter-oriented sales approach, driving outbound prospecting to create and develop new opportunities and pipeline. This full-cycle sales role requires strong self-sourcing skills and a proven ability to succeed with minimal inbound lead flow.
Proven track record of strategically managing a large book of accounts to achieve a monthly or quarterly quota.
Experience achieving higher quotas from by understanding larger business needs and selling business transformations.
Consistently achieve quota and accurately forecast monthly/quarterly quota attainment.
Proficiency in using data and analytics to advise decision-making and demonstrate value to clients.
Ability to track and forecast account performance effectively.
Experience selling in-person and managing a presentation with executives, including team selling with colleagues
Ability to travel 25-40% of the time (Southeast and West Region only)
Experience carrying a $1M+ annual quota through selling multiple products

Nice To Haves

Experience in selling complex products and/or a multi-product platform at a technology company to mid size businesses with multi-stakeholders involved in the sales process, experience and knowledge of the real estate industry is a plus
Advanced knowledge of using CRM and sales tools effectively
Experience creating Territory Plans, Account Plans, and Opportunity Plans to prioritize focus and engage with prospects effectively

Responsibilities

Manage a large book of accounts and achieve quota by engaging with multiple stakeholders.
Drive new enterprise business growth through a proactive hunter mentality, identifying and securing new client opportunities. While initial relationships may evolve through land-and-expand motions, account handoffs to Growth & Retention (G&R) teams will occur post-acquisition.
Provide strong handoff experiences and collaborate with internal teams such as Product and Support.
Handle complex escalations and custom business or product requirements.
Articulate products and services and determine qualified prospects with a high activation and implementation rate.
Communicate the value of Zillow’s products and services to real estate agent customers.
Operate with high integrity, curiosity, and empathy, continuously learning about the real estate industry.