SailPoint is the leader in Identity Security . SailPoint customers represent half of the Fortune 500 and h alf of the ASX 50 . This customer strength provides us with a great community of customers, partners and analysts who trust SailPoint and our team to solve complex challenges . SailPoint continues to grow globally and e xpanding our global presence creates opportunities for top sales people to become a part of our awesome culture . We are proud of our team and the culture we have built which has led to o ur employees vot ing us "best places to work" - 1 5 years in a row .
The role:
We are seeking a n Account Executive , to sell our I dentity Security Solution .
T o excel , t he position requires an a ccount e xecutive :
- Who is a skilled communicator in first engagements and discovery calls analyzing the prospects needs to qualify an opportunity .
- Who will be highly proficient in understanding and presenting the value of SailPoint solutions and how they compare to Microsoft, Okta , and Saviynt.
- Who will provide a superior customer experience from t he first discovery call and leverage their skills in competitively positioning our solutions and a broader value proposition including partner services.
- Who can lead a virtual team of partner resources, presales, partner manager, deal desk, professional services, BVA team, and customer success to deliver sales wins and customer success .
- Who does not operate independently, instead sells as a team.
- Who can act as the quarterback; take initiative and prep the team on what is needed from them prior to call s .
- Who can make good decisions about who should engage and when and make people accountable for following through .
- Who can create a territory or opportunity plan , which includ es the steps you believe are required to get from discovery to the next step s in the sales cycle.
- Who will work closely with the leadership team to refine your ideas and make your sales strateg y as effective as possible .
Responsibilities:
- Exceed revenue quota goals on a quarterly and yearly basis.
- Effectively address each customer's and partner's unique inquiries by providing accurate information and tailored solutions that align with their specific needs and interests.
- Develop business plans, which align to your assigned territory .
- Strategically e ngage with customers and business partner s to maintain a high level of customer service that aligns with SailPoint' s core values.
- Collaborate with m arketing to develop and execute marketing plans through/with partners and end users.
- Purs ue all leads supplied and ensure internal systems are updated.
- Lead the appropriate technical resources to demonstrate SailPoint's advantages to the customer.
- Follow-up with c ustomers an d partner with post-sale team to ensure consistent and ongoing coverage of account , including new sales opportunities .
- Own and oversee all aspects of the sales cycle, including qualifying, presentations, demonstrations, RFP responses, negotiations, and the closing process.
- Fosters a deep understanding of the territory , including customers, prospects, partners, influencers, and competitors.
- Understand and communicate all product and technological strategies employed by competitive and complimentary organizations in the SailPoint market space.
- Effectively initiate , navigate, and manage discussions across all levels of a customer's organization, from business stakeholders to technical decision-makers .
- Utilize all channel management and reporting tools , including a ccurate forecasting and S alesforce hygiene .
The path to success:
1-month milestones :
- Establish plan for existing customers clearly identifying opportunities for uplift over coming years and understanding account potential.
- Segment account list into your top 20 focused accounts & the Top 3 Big Bet accounts within this list .
- Meet with old account managers to capture any history.
- Meet with partners of existing accounts to understand their position and services offered.
- Work with Marketing Manager on m arketing p lan .
- Work with Channel Manager on c hannel p lan .
2 - month milestones :
- Create a stakeholder map for key partners that are influencers in your Top 20 accounts and devise your approach to connect with them.
- Demonstrate Salesforce hygiene with regular, accurate activity and updates.
- Met weekly with sales management to keep Salesforce and Clari up to date.
3 - month milestones :
- Complete t erritory p la n and pre sent to Sales Management : Existing account overv