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Accela

Market-leading solutions that empower governments to build thriving communities, grow businesses and protect citizens.

Account Director

Account ExecutiveSalesFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 201-500Since 2000H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Connecticut + 5 moreAll locations: Connecticut | Maine | New Hampshire | Maryland | Rhode Island | Vermont

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

$120K - $150K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Account Director

Accela

• Manage and grow key accounts, ensuring customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships. • Identify and progress new business with top prospects. • Develop and execute strategic account plans to achieve Sales targets. • Own your pipeline to ensure long term, consistent performance in quarterly/annual quota achievement. • Maintain and grow revenue from existing customers by selling and cross-selling our solutions into new departments. • Identify and build relationships with key decision makers in existing and prospect organizations. • Develop an understanding of business issues and opportunities in order to create a high value proposal focused on delivering their desired outcomes. • Build a comprehensive territory plan that outlines strategy to secure new prospects. • Work with a team of Account Executives (AEs), providing leadership, guidance and support. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional customer and prospect experiences. • Analyze market trends and customer and new business needs to identify opportunities. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date forecast opportunities and records in the CRM system. • Lead and contribute to RFP responses. • Meet annual sales targets.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of sales experience with enterprise software
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding Sales targets, and managing and growing key accounts.
  • Prior experience in correctly qualifying new opportunities and accurately forecasting.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze data and market trends.
  • Ability to identify gaps and growth potential.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Strong cross functional collaboration skills.
  • Proficiency with CRM software and Sales tools.
  • Ability to travel in excess of 50%.

Benefits

  • flexible time off
  • comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • family planning benefits
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • health savings account with company contributions
  • flexible spending account
  • life, accident, and disability coverage
  • business travel insurance
  • employee assistance programs
  • other well-being benefits

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