New Business Account Executive, Smb

ZoomInfo ZoomInfo · Enterprise · Vancouver, BC · 816 New Sales - Account Executives

This is a sales role for an Account Executive focused on the SMB sector. The role involves managing the entire sales process from initial contact to closing, including needs assessment, product demonstrations, and negotiations. Responsibilities include maintaining CRM records, using CPQ software for quoting, and sales forecasting. The ideal candidate has experience in a high-volume closing role, prospecting, and managing sales processes with a specific Average Selling Price and sales cycle.

What you'd actually do

  1. Work hard to bring on new clients within the SMB sector through various prospecting methods and support from the SMB SDR team who will be scheduling you with demos as well.
  2. Manage the entire sales process, with support from your leadership team, from initial contact through to closing, including assessment of client needs, presentation of products and services, and finalization of sales.
  3. You will conduct demonstrations of the platform and leverage a number of proof of concepts, such as trials & data enrichment reviews, to help provide the evidence needed for these prospects to come onboard as a client.
  4. Engage clients throughout the sales cycle to ensure alignment and understanding of their needs and business objectives.
  5. Conduct negotiations with prospects and clients to finalize sales in a way that meets both customer satisfaction and company revenue targets.

Skills

Required

  • 1+ years of experience in a closing role, ideally one that is high volume & velocity with a track record of exceeding your monthly quota
  • Skilled at overcoming objections and closing deals quickly, utilizing persuasive communication and effective sales strategies
  • 1+ years of experience in prospecting and self-sourcing opportunities, with a proven track record of effectively identifying and engaging potential clients in the SMB market
  • Demonstrated ability to manage sales processes with an Average Selling Price (ASP) of less than $20,000 and sales cycles shorter than 2 weeks
  • Strong focus on rapid acquisition of new clients and driving immediate revenue growth, demonstrating urgency and efficiency in client engagement.
  • Ability to close transactions swiftly to meet the dynamic needs of the SMB sector
  • Ability to handle straightforward negotiations, focusing primarily on pricing and terms to secure profitable deals while maintaining customer satisfaction
  • Strong interpersonal skills to foster loyalty and retention, ensuring a high level of client service and support
  • Competency in using CRM and CPQ tools to track sales activities and configure pricing accurately
  • Ability to analyze sales data and market trends to adjust strategies and improve performance
  • Eagerness to continuously improve through feedback and professional development opportunities
  • Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new challenges and changes in the business environment

What the JD emphasized

  • track record of exceeding your monthly quota
  • proven track record of effectively identifying and engaging potential clients
  • track record of exceeding your monthly quota