Account Executive (Vancouver)

Adastra; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Account Manager to drive business growth and client acquisition. This dynamic role involves identifying new market opportunities, collaborating with internal teams, and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record in sales and business development. Join a company that values innovation and offers a flexible, diverse workplace where your contributions can lead to significant advancements in the field of Data, Cloud, and AI. If you thrive on challenges and are eager to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits plan

Successful referral program

Flexible workplace

Dynamic and diverse workplace

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Account Management or Business Development.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with C-level executives.
• Experience in driving projects and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new business, expanding client base.
• Collaborate with partners to drive client success and market growth.
• Analyze sales data to identify trends and present recommendations.

Skills

Account Management

Business Development

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation

Sales Strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft

AWS

Databricks

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Overview

Adastra is a dynamic and rapidly growing organization, relentlessly pursuing excellence and innovation in the realm of Data, Cloud and AI. This role presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced sales professional to play a pivotal role in the strategic growth of our business. We are actively seeking a seasoned Account Manager with a deep understanding of diverse cross-industry domains essentially a hunter, to drive our reach in new markets. Success in this role will come from assertively identifying and acquiring new business, expanding Adastra’s client base and penetrating new market segments. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and boast an exceptional record of converting contacts to clients. If you thrive on challenges and are fueled by ambition, you may just be what we are looking for!

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Status: Full-Time, Permanent

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate exceptional collaboration skills with channel partners to effectively co-sell solutions and drive client success
• Embody a hunting mentality, proactively seeking new business development opportunities, identifying, targeting and engaging with potential clients
• Playing the role of a quarter-back for the account and setting vision for account acquisition and growth strategy
• Establish relationship-development leadership, from prospecting through engagement and beyond, strategically driving growth in new markets
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of diverse cross-industry domains (non-financial) and data-centric use cases, leveraging this knowledge to tailor offerings that address client-specific challenges
• Work closely with internal revenue-generating teams to facilitate and execute strategies for market expansion and competitive positioning, while identifying up-selling and cross-selling opportunities
• Confidently maintain cadence with senior and executive-level stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Collaborate with various procurement channels to develop and respond to Request for Proposals and other Pre-Sales initiatives
• Effectively articulate and showcase Adastra’s service benefit to clients, confidently navigating through our diverse range of offerings
• Oversee and manage agreements and contracts with clients ensuring compliance and alignment with business objectives
• Consistently meet or exceed sales targets, contributing to Adastra’s revenue goals, while also implementing strategies to expand market reach
• Create and present detailed sales reports, providing insights on performance metrics, revenue forecasts, and account growth
• Analyze sales data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, presenting actionable recommendations to the leadership team
• Establish strong relationships with Adastra practice leads and SMEs, collaborating effectively to shorten sales cycles and maximize conversion rates

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in an Account Management, Business Development, or similar role
• Extensive experience in identifying, targeting, and engaging high-value prospects to grow customer base, with a focus on expansion into new markets
• Proven experience in managing a small team, driving projects, balancing multiple priorities, and meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing decisions, negotiating, and fostering relationships at all levels, including with C-level executives
• Experience working with Microsoft, AWS, Databricks, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or a recognized system integrator is preferred

Nice to Have:

• Previous experience working with partners to increase lead generation

About Adastra

For more than 20 years, Adastra Corporation has been hyper-focused on data and the infrastructures to support it. We are an international consulting company working with businesses and IT Leaders to extract value through data and analytic solutions in the domains of Cloud, Data Management, Analytics, AI and ML, Governance, Hyper Automation, and Enterprise Application Development. Our team of experts, combined with our world-class data management platform, helps provide trusted insights, establish frameworks, enforce best practices, and streamline processes for around-the-clock global coverage. Adastra has a proven track record of helping organizations of all sizes – from SMEs to Fortune 1000s – achieve their data transformation goals, whether that be accelerating innovation, improving operational excellence, or creating unforgettable customer experiences.

What We Offer

• Opportunity for advancement and career progression
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Successful referral program
• Satisfaction of working for a reputable company
• A flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other legally protected characteristics. In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporation’s implementation and support of employment initiatives encourage diversified labor force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance.