New Business Account Executive, Enterprise

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Enterprise New Business Account Executive responsible for driving strategic growth by targeting and securing high-value business opportunities within large-scale enterprises, utilizing MEDDIC sales principles, account planning, sales forecasting, and complex sales cycle management.

What you'd actually do

  1. Support the end-to-end sales process, from initial engagement through to deal closure, with a focus on long-term value creation for both the client and the company.
  2. Develop detailed, actionable account plans that align with broader business strategies, ensuring a deep understanding of the client’s business landscape, challenges, and objectives.
  3. Conduct high-level negotiations involving complex deal structures, often coordinating with legal, procurement, and executive teams from both sides.
  4. Strategically manage all aspects of the deal process, balancing client needs with business objectives to reach beneficial agreements.
  5. Navigate complex organizational hierarchies to engage with and align multiple stakeholders, ensuring consensus and fostering strong business relationships.

Skills

Required

  • Prospecting
  • Self-sourcing opportunities
  • Enterprise-level sales
  • Six-figure transactions
  • MEDDIC sales methodology
  • Strategic account management
  • High-level negotiations
  • C-suite executive interaction
  • Relationship management
  • Forecasting
  • Sales pipeline management
  • CRM tools
  • CPQ tools
  • Contract negotiation
  • Legal and procurement collaboration

Nice to have

  • Solutions Consulting collaboration
  • Data services team collaboration
  • Cross-functional team leadership

What the JD emphasized

  • 5+ years of experience in prospecting and self-sourcing opportunities
  • Proven track record in enterprise-level sales
  • Expertise in the MEDDIC sales methodology
  • Strong capability in high-level negotiations
  • Exceptional relationship management skills
  • Strong analytical skills for effective forecasting
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills