Senior Sales Executive – ERP
Location
Illinois
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$135K - $145K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Sales Executive – ERP
QAD
• Own end-to-end sales cycle from prospecting to closure for QAD’s ERP software solutions and other offerings • Drive initial client engagement independently, leading first prospect meetings, uncovering pain points, and establishing business cases • Target and pursue net new customers and new leads within existing active customers to expand market share • Qualify opportunities based on commercial fit upfront (e.g., ICP) • Request resources after commercial qualifications, following standardized processes (e.g., fill out templated SE request form to be approved by SSEM / deal team) • Develop and maintain account plan for Tiered accounts, including strategic objectives, pipeline / whitespace analysis, persona mapping, action plan, etc. • Collaborate with CSM on account strategy through a regular cadence of touchpoints (e.g., monthly joint account planning for Tier 1 accounts) • Own commercial engagement for complex renewals (e.g., multi-year, multi-region, strategic at-risk accounts) • Manage and foster relationships with executive sponsors and key stakeholders • Maintain pipeline health, forecasting accuracy, and deal hygiene in CRM • Actively capture sales success stories (e.g., wins, competitive takeouts, migration deals) and provide input into pitches and business value narratives to marketing/enablement • Own internal cadence and governance of "pod" structure (e.g., with CSM, SSEM, Services PM), ensuring timely and consistent handoffs across the customer journey
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 5-8 years of experience as a proven sales performer in the ERP or broader software solutions industry
- 5+ years of enterprise-class direct license/subscription sales, with a minimum of 3 years of field-level enterprise software sales
- Minimum of 3 years of successful experience as a direct contributor carrying an individual quota
- Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed quarterly and annual quota assignments
- Strong understanding of manufacturing business processes and the ERP competitive landscape
- Strong communication skills: writing, editing, and presenting are a must-have
- Ability to sell a solution based on value and business outcomes, not solely on product features
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred
- Willingness to travel up to 50% as needed for global opportunities
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision coverage
- a 401(k) plan with company match
- short-term and long-term disability coverage
- life insurance
- paid-time off
- parental leave
- well-being programs
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