Talent Account Executive

LinkedIn; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social media company in Singapore seeks a Talent Account Executive. In this hybrid role, you will manage the sales acquisition cycle, engage with clients, and close new business opportunities. Candidates should have at least 2 years of sales experience and the ability to communicate effectively in Mandarin. This role offers the potential for significant career advancement in a dynamic sales environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a quota-carrying sales role.
• Ability to manage multiple prospects simultaneously.
• Experience in solution-selling and new business hunting.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end sales acquisition cycle.
• Conduct high-impact sales conversations.
• Develop and execute a territory plan.

Skills

Quota-carrying sales experience

Fluency in Mandarin

Negotiation skills

Business development experience

Tools

CRM software

Recruiting/HR software

SaaS platforms

Job description

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We’re also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that’s built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed.

Join us to transform the way the world works.

Job Description

At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work iscenteredon trust andoptimizedfor culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, asdeterminedby the business needs of the team.

About the Role

Are you a strategic and driven sales professional eager toengage, advance, and close new business deals? Do you thrive in fast-paced sales environments, working alongside top-performing Account Executives (AEs) to drive revenue? If so, this role is for you!

As aTalent Account Executive,you’llplay a key role inboth building pipeline and closing deals.You willown the end-to-end sales acquisition process, fromdiscovery and deal qualification to contract negotiations and closingto drive successful outcomes.

This is ahigh-impact rolewith exposure toenterprise deal-making, sales strategy, and senior leadership—perfect for ambitious sales professionals looking tohone their closing skills and fast-track their careers.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end sales acquisition cycle, from prospecting and discovery to negotiating terms and closing new business.
• Conduct high-impact sales conversations – Lead discovery calls, qualify prospects, and present tailored solutions that align with client needs.
• Advance and close deals – Navigate complex sales cycles, address objections, andfinalizecontracts.
• Strategic Sales Planning – Develop and execute a territory plan,leveraginginsights toidentifyhigh-value opportunities and maximize conversion rates.
• Pilot Innovative Strategies - Redefine conventional sales processes to increase effectiveness of market penetration
• Develop Networks - Develop partnerships that increase network effect,scaleand speed of market penetration
• Market & Competitive Insights – Stay informed on industry trends, customer pain points, and competitor offerings to refine sales strategies and value propositions.
• CRM & Pipeline Management – Maintainaccuraterecords of deal progress, forecast revenue impact, and ensure alignment with sales goals.
• Cross-functional Collaboration – Work with marketing, product, and customer success teams to refine messaging,optimizesales collateral, and ensure smooth handovers post-sale.
• Develop and refine best practices – Contribute to sales strategies, coach colleagues, and help improve the overall new business acquisition process.
• Manage Events & Thought Leadership – Drive engagement through industry events, webinars, and external speaking opportunities to strengthen the brand’s presence and thought leadership.
• Champion LinkedIn & External Engagement – Use LinkedIn to promote content,showcaseindustryexpertise, and build a strong professional network to drive business growth.

What Success Looks Like

• You understandhow toidentifypurchase signals and create urgency for LinkedIn’s Talent Solutions.
• You proactively drive deals forwardandhave the abilitytoclose new business efficiently.
• Your contributions increase win rates and shorten sales cycles, leading to measurable revenue impact.
• You take ownership of key deal stages, helping to qualify, negotiate, andfinalizecontracts.
• Youestablishyourself as a trusted sales partner, influencing sales strategy and shaping how we win new business.
• You actively manage events and external thought leadership, positioning the company as an industry leader and attracting potential clients.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a quota-carrying sales role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in verbal and written Mandarin to manage Mandarin-speaking customers
• Experience with Recruiting/HR software
• Experience with SaaS opportunities
• Knowledge of software contract terms and conditions with the ability to create fair transactions
• Strong negotiation andaccurateforecasting skills
• Demonstrated ability to find,manageand close high-level business in an evangelist sales environment
• Ability to assess business opportunities and use data to inform decision making and persuade others
• Ability to managea large number ofprospect situations simultaneously while positioning company products against direct and indirect competitors
• Business development and partnership experience

Suggested Skills:

• New business hunting
• Solution-selling

Additional Information

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