• The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, a self-starter, detail oriented, process driven (MEDDICC), and will employ an evangelical and strategic approach to all sales engagements
• They will demonstrate a consistent track record of success in achieving new customer objectives and revenue targets
• In addition, they will be comfortable selling a solution and technologies from within a technology startup environment to CxO, VP, and Director level contacts within the IT organization
• 2+ years of direct quota carrying sales experience, selling enterprise solutions, specifically analytics, database, or similar technology
• History of overachieving quota, acquiring new logos, and identifying new business opportunities within accounts
• Ability to forecast accurately
• Experience successfully leading sales cycles with emerging technologies in a variety of sales situations, including product evaluations and demonstrations
• Demonstrated experience in developing business relationships with all levels of enterprise organizations; a true “hunter” mentality who strives for the close
• Demonstrated experience of being able to conduct online sales presentations, and product demonstrations
• Solution selling experience with SaaS, managed solutions, or cloud infrastructure solutions a strong plus
• Strong business outcome thinking with technical aptitude and a collaborative mindset
• A Bachelor's degree

Desirable

• The Enterprise Account Executive role is a territorial sales position selling the Imply solution to companies across the West region
• Solutions will be tailored to a customer’s business needs and integrate Imply solutions in a way that is valued by the customer and superior to the competition
• Responsibilities include running your territory as a franchise CEO; pipeline generation; champion building; leading presentations, and providing rapid response to outstanding technical questions
• . In partnership with a Sales Engineer (pre-sales), they will ensure optimal customer support and service throughout the sales process
• Create a territory plan and execute to generate revenue and acquire new customers
• Work with existing customers to expand opportunities within the account and identify new ones
• Forge strategic relationships at the executive level to help sell across the organization
• Conduct presentations and product demonstrations in partnership with Sales Engineers
• Consult with prospects to determine the best solutions for their specific needs; recommend solutions, prepare/present proposals, and get contracts executed
• Demonstrate an understanding of client requirements regarding infrastructure and data, and how the Imply solution can meet these requirements
• Be able to recognize compelling reasons for customers and prospects to act upon these requirements, and in turn be able to communicate how to persuasively articulate how the Imply solution can best meet these requirements
• Demonstrate knowledge of enterprise client budgeting and purchasing processes, typical recommender and decision maker roles involved, and how to progress opportunities from identification to final close
• Achieve all individual activity and revenue targets set by the company
• Log sales activity (prospecting, opportunities, revenue, next steps) in Salesforce and other tools, as needed
• Attend sales seminars, sales meetings, and/or educational activities to stay up-to-date on the latest developments, trends, and regulations in the marketplace
• Keep current with all Imply product information, pricing, and contract terms
• Be able to travel as required, to meet prospects and customers face-to-face; approximately 25% travel expected, as permitted