Strategic Account Executive-West

Smartsheet • Clyde Hill, WA

419d

About The Position

The Account Executive, Strategic Accounts (NE) at Smartsheet is a pivotal role focused on executing the sales strategy for a defined set of Global 2000 accounts. This position is responsible for driving executive engagement, selling solutions, and achieving significant growth in software and services bookings. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of exceeding sales quotas and will work closely with named accounts in the Northeast territory, reporting to the Regional Director of Strategic Accounts.

Requirements

• Proven experience in enterprise (G2K), complex software solution sales
• 5-10+ Years of Enterprise sales experience
• Track record of consistently exceeding quota
• Minimum of 3+ years tenure in previous roles, demonstrating company loyalty and growth trajectory
• Demonstrated ability to prospect, build demand and hunt in a defined territory
• Strong experience in team-based strategic account planning, development and execution
• Enabled on a value selling methodology like Force Mgmt, Sandler, Value Selling Framework or other
• Executive presence with proven ability to engage with VP+ and C-suite executives
• Strong desire for face-to-face customer engagement and willingness to travel (30%-50%)
• Strong presentation skills
• Data-driven, with a keen focus on leveraging PLG signals in sales strategies
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• High emotional intelligence and mental agility
• Bachelor's degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Consistently exceed quarterly and annual software and services sales quotas
• Effectively forecast, manage a diverse pipeline and consistently achieve performance metrics
• Provide account and selling team leadership, drive sales strategy and develop accounts over a multi-year time horizon
• Create & maintain actionable account plans
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional experts and external partners
• Drive a positive customer experience and outcomes throughout the customer journey
• Actively engage and sell to both Line of Business (LOB), Functional Areas and IT departments
• Manage and execute both a transactional land/expand selling motion and a value-based solution motion
• Leverage MEDDICC during the sales process
• Build and maintain relationships with VP+, C-suite executives and key decision-makers
• Demonstrate a winning, competitive, and positive mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Evangelize the functional and solution value of Smartsheet
• Utilize data and PLG signals to drive sales strategies and decisions

Benefits

• HSA, 100% employer-paid premiums, or Buy-up medical/vision and dental coverage options for full-time employees
• Stock - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) for eligible roles
• 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
• Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
• Flexible Time Away Program, plus Incidental Sick Leave
• US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
• US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
• Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
• Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree