Account Executive, Commercial - GEO

Smartsheet; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Smartsheet, a leading software company, is seeking an Account Executive to drive sales and expand the customer base. This remote role requires managing a sales pipeline, developing business opportunities, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates possess extensive SaaS experience and strong sales skills, along with a bachelor’s degree.

Benefits

HSA, employer-paid premiums

401k Match

Monthly productivity stipend

15 days PTO

12 paid holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years full sales cycle management in SaaS.
• 3+ years managing B2B customer relationships.
• Experience using CRM tools and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a sales pipeline to meet quotas.
• Develop new business opportunities within existing customers.
• Maintain accurate records in Salesforce.

Skills

Sales Cycle Management

Customer Relationship Management

SaaS Understanding

Account Research Skills

Technical Concept Understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Tableau

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For over 20 years, Smartsheet has helped people and teams achieve–well, anything. From seamless work management to smart, scalable solutions, we’ve always worked with flow. We’re building tools that empower teams to automate the manual, uncover insights, and scale smarter. But more than that, we’re creating space– space to think big, take action, and unlock the kind of work that truly matters. Because when challenge meets purpose, and passion turns into progress, that’s magic at work, and it’s what we show up for everyday.

Smartsheet is seeking change agents to join our Commercial Sales Team as an Account Executive. You will be responsible for increasing software sales and driving expansion across a territory of accounts. You will be motivated, passionate, and opportunistic. You will be a proactive and curious member of the commercial sales team, identifying growth opportunities for clients before they identify a need or gap for themselves.

This remote role is part of the Commercial Sales team based in the US and reports a Manager, Commercial Sales.

You Will

• Build and manage a sales pipeline to meet or exceed software and services sales quotas within your book of business
• Execute a solution-based sales process encompassing multiple groups within our commercial mature accounts equivalent to (200-4,999 employee size)
• Develop new business opportunities within existing customers by analyzing and proactively targeting high-value needs across multiple departments and lines of business
• Leverage existing relationships to expand Smartsheet's footprint and drive revenue or growth during renewals
• Expand Smartsheet brand awareness at the c-suite, operational and team level
• Facilitate and manage partnerships with Sales Engineers, Solutions Consultants and Customer Success teams to support full sales cycle and close business
• Create and maintain Joint Engagement Plans for strategic solution deals
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce leveraging MEDDICC qualification guidelines to accurately forecast
• Utilize existing sales enablement tools to successfully implement a territory plan. Identifying top accounts through in-depth account research using internal tools as well as external customer-related resources Smartsheet footprint can add value to the client's business
  
  

You Have

• 5+ years full sales cycle management with a history of proven performance in the SaaS space
• 3+ years of experience managing customer relationships and maintaining relationships in a B2B environment
• A thorough understanding of a SaaS evaluation process and have the ability to execute on each stage in the sales cycle
• 3+ years of experience working with multiple functional departments and roles to manage customer life cycle from initial engagement through implementation to renewal
• The ability to research accounts to uncover opportunities for up-sell within existing plans, and multi-thread opportunities across the organization
• Experience using CRM and power BI software (Salesforce and Tableau) to track daily activities, key metrics and gain territory insights
• Passion for working with new technologies and technical concepts
• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of other post-secondary education
  
  

Current US Perks & Benefits

• HSA, 100% employer-paid premiums, or buy-up medical/vision and dental coverage options for full-time employees
• 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
• Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
• 15 days PTO, plus Sick Time Off
• Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
• Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
• Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
• Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
• Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)
• US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
• US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
  
  

Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity.

US Base Salary Pay Range

$75,000 - $95,000 USD

Get To Know Us

At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, and India. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Software Development

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