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Based in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, D2L - Desire2Learn is a privately held, global e-learning company dedicated to developing data-driven technology that serve
Senior Account Executive
Location
United States
Posted
61 days ago
Salary
$100K - $130K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Account Executive
D2L - Desire2Learn
• The Senior Account Executive is responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives for an assigned territory by promoting and selling the D2L product suite through professional sales techniques. • This role requires proven ability to sell high-value, complex software solutions at the Enterprise level to the D2L’s Corporate market with a specific focus on workforce development and internal learning programs. • You will spend the majority of the time within your assigned territory developing and cultivating prospects, moving them through the sales process and closing new business. • You will be supported by a Business Development Representative, who is responsible for assisting you in the creation of a qualified pipeline. • Own your territory and drive results: Exceed revenue targets by managing a full sales cycle—from prospecting to closing. • Make prospecting an integral part of your regular routine. Consistently add new prospects and maintain a healthy 12-month pipeline. • Manage a 6–12 month enterprise, SaaS purchasing cycles with multiple stakeholders. • Develop positive relationships and work closely with Business Development, Marketing, Professional Services, Finance, Engineering, other departments and Channel Partners.
Job Requirements
- 5-7+ years of successful SaaS sales experience in eLearning, HR software, education technology, and/or complex solution software sales industries
- Experience selling complex software solutions to Human Resources departments/Learning and Development departments is an asset
- Track record of successful achievement of assigned quotas
- Proven success prospecting, building a pipeline, moving opportunities through the sales cycle; proposing, presenting and discussing solutions with C-level and other decision-makers
- Deep understanding of enterprise software sales cycles and experience selling to C-level decision-makers
- Strong knowledge of corporate e-learning/ed-tech industry.
- Familiarity with MEDDPICC or similar sales methodologies.
- Proficiency in Salesforce and other sales tools.
- Working knowledge of web and database technology.
- Familiarity with AI tools and using AI to further business goals.
- Complete self-starter who assumes responsibility for getting the job done every day.
Benefits
- Impactful work transforming the way the world learns
- Flexible work arrangements
- Learning and Growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our SkillsWave Program
- 2 Paid Days off for SkillsWave-related activities like exams or final assignments
- Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
- Retirement planning
- 2 Paid Volunteer Days
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Home Internet Reimbursements
- Employee Referral Program
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition
- Social Events
- Dog Friendly Offices Spaces at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne offices.
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