Account Executive, Telecommunications

VertiGIS Ltd.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision options

Company covers premiums

Disability & Life AD&D

401K with employer contribution

Job summary

VertiGIS Ltd. in Richmond, VA, seeks a results-driven Enterprise Software Sales professional to drive new business and expand existing accounts in the US.

You will combine strategic selling with deep product knowledge to position our ConnectMaster and other telecommunications software solutions with telecom operators and utilities. This role requires strong communication, CRM discipline (NetSuite ideal), and the ability to travel up to 50% across the US to meet clients, present proposals, and

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Identify the most compelling new opportunities for our Telecommunications Software solutions and advance the use of our technologies in existing accounts and partner relationships.
• Develop and implement a sales strategy to capitalize on this market opportunity.
• Contact prospects to present our value proposition and qualify interest.
• Develop proposals and presentations to meet expressed and perceived customer needs, liaising with technical resources as necessary.
• Build and maintain professional relationships within customer organizations.
• Close software sales and services working with the team to ensure on-time fulfillment, overall product satisfaction and question/problem resolution.
• Record all customer/prospect communications in CRM.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual sales booking forecasts and support the budgeting and annual planning process.
• Actively participate and support services projects with your customers, ensuring a smooth transition from presales to post sales execution and being there for key meetings throughout the project delivery process.
• Collaborate with our Marketing team to develop programs and initiatives.
• Provide feedback to our Products team regarding general customer requirements for future product releases.
• Ability to position and sell SaaS enterprise solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to develop new market opportunities and maximize opportunities with existing accounts.
• Top-notch written and verbal communication skills, including listening and public speaking.
• A passion for sales and technology.
• An insatiable drive to achieve targets, while creating long term customer success.
• Competence using automated sales tools such as CRM applications (NetSuite experience is ideal).
• This position requires travel (up to 50%) primarily in the US.
• Experience selling telecommunication solutions would be considered an asset.

Skills

Opportunity identification

Sales strategy

Prospect outreach

Proposals

Relationship building

Closing software sales

CRM proficiency

Forecasting

SaaS sales

Travel readiness

Telecom solutions

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

About VertiGIS

VertiGIS builds powerful GIS software that helps organizations design, manage, and operate complex networks and infrastructure. Our products enhance leading mapping platforms, most notably Esri’s ArcGIS, and are used globally by telecommunications operators, utilities, and public sector organizations.

About VertiGIS

VertiGIS builds powerful GIS software that helps organizations design, manage, and operate complex networks and infrastructure. Our products enhance leading mapping platforms, most notably Esri’s ArcGIS, and are used globally by telecommunications operators, utilities, and public sector organizations.

Within VertiGIS, the Telecommunications Business Unit focuses on enabling fiber and telecom operators to plan, document, and operate their networks more efficiently. Our flagship telco product, ConnectMaster, supports the full network lifecycle across planning, design, documentation, and operations.

We offer challenging and meaningful careers in a collaborative, international environment. Our teams are made up of driven, curious, and supportive people who enjoy learning, growing, and doing impactful work together.

The Role

We are looking for someone with excellent customer facing skills, strong technical aptitude and experience selling enterprise software solutions. This is a great opportunity for someone that thrives in a competitive and dynamic environment with an overwhelming drive to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify the most compelling new opportunities for our Telecommunications Software solutions as well as advance the use of our technologies in existing accounts and partner relationships.
• Develop and implement a sales strategy to capitalize on this market opportunity.
• Contact prospects to present our value proposition and qualify interest.
• Develop proposals and presentations to meet expressed and perceived customer needs, liaising with technical resources as necessary.
• Build and maintain professional relationships within customer organizations.
• Close software sales and services working with the team to ensure on-time fulfillment, overall product satisfaction and question/problem resolution.
• Record all customer/prospect communications in CRM.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual sales booking forecasts and support the budgeting and annual planning process.
• Actively participate and support services projects with your customers, ensuring a smooth transition from presales to post sales execution and being there for key meetings throughout the project delivery process.
• Collaborate with our Marketing team to develop programs and initiatives.
• Provide feedback to our Products team regarding general customer requirements for future product releases.
• Ability to position and sell SaaS enterprise solutions
• Demonstrated ability to develop new market opportunities and maximize opportunities with existing accounts
• Top-notch written and verbal communication skills, including listening and public speaking
• A passion for sales and technology
• An insatiable drive to achieve targets, while creating long term customer success
• Competence using automated sales tools such as CRM applications (NetSuite experience is ideal)
• This position requires travel (up to 50%) primarily in the US
• Experience selling telecommunication solutions would be considered an asset

Why work for VertiGIS?

Team / Career Growth

• Top-notch colleagues that like and respect one another
• We listen to peoples' ideas—and act on them
• A supportive environment with opportunity for training, professional development,and advancement
• Challenging, interesting work

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision options
• Company covers 63% of the medical and dental premiums
• Company provided Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life AD&D
• 401K Safe Harbor with automatic 3% employer contribution after 90 days
• And more!

At VertiGIS, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. We encourage everyone who is interested in the role, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability status or age, to apply. Unique perspectives and experiences are what make our teams strong!

If you self-identify as having a disability, please let us know how we can best assist you. Accommodation is available upon request at any time during the recruitment process.

VertiGIS Compensation Philosophy

At VertiGIS, we strive to offer competitive total compensation packages that include both direct and non-direct compensation such as salary, health care and retirement benefits, variable/incentive pay, paid time off, and other benefits and perks.

Our job postings reflect the expected pay or pay range for each position in alignment with our compensation philosophy and salary budget. This reflects what we feel is competitive based on the profile of candidate we are seeking. The background, experience, and skill set we are seeking will be outlined in the role requirements.

We strive to have a comprehensive approach to compensation and ensure that employees are paid based on the value they bring to the company.

We’re a great place to build your career.

Our colleagues are great people and make our company the kind of place we enjoy coming to every day. We reward top performers and stay true to our core values. Since 1999, we’ve built our business based on steady, sustainable growth – we’re still growing and our future is bright!

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