New Business Sales Executive

Autodesk; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk, a leader in design software, seeks an Account Executive for Strategic Accounts in Sydney. You will drive high-potential logos, articulate Autodesk’s value, and lead cross-functional teams through complex deals.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring junior colleagues to grow a robust, data-driven pipeline. You will collaborate with partners, coordinate with sales specialists, and ensure a seamless post-sale handoff for long-term growth across

Qualifications

• 4+ years in B2B sales as an account executive focused on new logos.
• Proven outbound prospecting and new strategic account acquisition.
• Experience leading complex sales cycles from prospecting to close, with strong communication.
• Ability to mentor sales team members.
• Strong CRM discipline using data to manage pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic account acquisition with outbound prospecting.
• Articulate Autodesk's value proposition to win opportunities.
• Lead opportunity development and mentor junior team members.
• Engage customers with QBRs and ensure high-quality communication.
• Own end-to-end account acquisition, including deal negotiation and closure.
• Collaborate with pooled sales and technical specialists to shape strategies.
• Coordinate with partners on co-sell and value delivery.
• Share customer insights and analytics to guide decisions.

Skills

Outbound prospecting

Strategic account management

CRM discipline

Mentoring

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Position Overview

The Account Executive, Strategic Accounts is responsible for acquiring high growth, net new strategic accounts/logos and positioning Autodesk’s value proposition with customer-obsession, creativity, and strategic insight. The Account Executive actively prospects, taking a value-based approach to uncover new business opportunities, and accelerating engagement with high growth potential accounts. The Account Executive leads and mentors junior team members, builds long term customer relationships, applies strong CRM discipline, and collaborates cross functionally to ensure effective execution and smooth post-sale handoffs.

Responsibilities

• Drive Strategic Account Acquisition: lead outbound prospecting efforts to acquire high growth potential accounts, focusing on top net new logo opportunities

• Position Autodesk’s Unique Value Proposition: articulate Autodesk’s differentiators and value proposition to win competitive opportunities

• Opportunity Development & Team Leadership: lead opportunity development for new and re-engaged accounts while mentoring junior team members throughout the sales cycle

• Customer Engagement & Account Activation: create customer-facing materials, lead customer engagements and QBRs, and ensure consistent, high-quality communication Own the end-to-end account acquisition and growth, including deal negotiation and closure for strategic accounts

• Skills & Competencies Prospecting & Hunter Mindset: demonstrates expert prospecting techniques and a strong drive to win net new business

• Strategic Orientation & Technical Familiarity: develops advanced knowledge of Autodesk products and strategically aligns solutions to customer needs

• Industry & Business Expertise: applies insight into customer business models, industry trends, and competitive landscapes to tailor value-focused messaging

• Relationship Building: builds long-term relationships and customer advocates, particularly with senior, executive-level stakeholders

• CRM Discipline & Data Analysis: uses CRM rigor and data insights to prioritize pipeline, analyse trends, and guide decision making and execution

• ATU (Account Team Unit) Collaboration Team Orchestration: coordinate closely with Business Development Representatives to identify, qualify, and convert high potential prospects and opportunities

• Specialist Coordination: lead collaboration with pooled sales specialists and technical specialists to shape solution strategies and activate levers to accelerate customer deals

• Cosell with Partners: align with partners on customer acquisition efforts, including opportunity qualification, value delivery, and service offerings (implementation, training, etc)

• Insight Sharing: proactively share customer insights, whitespace intelligence, and sales play performance across teams and regions. Post-Sale Handoff: ensure smooth transition of newly acquired or re-engaged accounts to set the foundation for long-term growth
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in B2B sales as an account executive, specifically in new business/logo acquisition-focused roles, preferably within a technology or SaaS environment

• Demonstrated success in outbound prospecting and acquiring net new strategic or high growth accounts

• Experience leading complex sales cycles from prospecting through deal close. Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

• Proven ability to mentor and coach sales team members

• Strong CRM discipline with experience using data to manage pipeline and prioritize opportunities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling enterprise or strategic solutions to executive-level customer stakeholders

• Background in SaaS, subscription, or platform-based business models

• Experience coordinating multi stakeholder sales motions with technical specialists and partners

• Familiarity with value-based selling, QBR facilitation, and executive-level storytelling

• Experience operating in a matrixed, cross-regional sales organization

• Prior exposure to Autodesk products, industries, or go-to-market motions

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About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

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Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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