Account Executive - X3 Co-Sell Direct

Sage; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (top 5% of peers)

Comprehensive health, dental, and visa

401(k) retirement match

32 days paid time off

18 weeks paid parental leave

Volunteer days

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness rewards program

Career development options

Job summary

Sage in Austin, TX seeks an Account Executive for X3 Co-Sell Direct to own the full sales cycle for net-new X3 opportunities, including discovery, qualification, demonstrations, scoping, pricing, negotiation, and close. You will co-sell with VAR partners and leverage implementation capabilities to close deals faster.

You will target mid-market manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, and related verticals, building strong relationships with Channel Executives, Solution Consultants, and Marketing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quota-carrying B2B software / SaaS sales experience.
• Experience selling ERP, financial management, or complex mid-market solutions.
• Own the full sales cycle – prospecting through to negotiation and close.
• Proven ability to develop and execute short-, mid-, and long-term plans to achieve strategic objectives.
• Hands-on proficiency with Salesforce (or comparable CRM) and modern sales‑engagement tooling.
• Excellent discovery, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle for net-new X3 opportunities – from discovery through to close.
• Co-sell with VAR partners and manage partner relationships to accelerate deals.
• Achieve and exceed ARR, SQO-to-win, and bookings targets; forecast accurately.
• Sell consultatively with deep understanding of prospect needs in priority verticals and articulate ROI.
• Collaborate with Channel Executives, Solution Consultants, Marketing, SDR/XDR to move deals forward.
• Maintain pipeline hygiene and ensure forecast data is current for reliable leadership reporting.

Skills

Quota-carrying sales

Full sales cycle

Consultative selling

Salesforce

Partner/co-sell

Tools

Salesforce

Sales engagement tools

Job description

As an Account Executive for X3 NCA, you will own the full sales cycle for net-new X3 opportunities – from discovery through to close – working together with partners under our co-sell model. You will be a key driver of Sage’s ambition to materially grow X3 new-customer ARR in FY27, focusing on mid-market manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, and adjacent verticals. This high-impact, high-visibility role is for a driven, consultative seller who thrives in a build-and-scale environment.

This is a hybrid role that requires 3 days a week in the office.

• You will own the full sales cycle for net-new X3 opportunities – from discovery and qualification through demonstration, scoping, pricing, negotiation, and close.
• You will co-sell with VAR partners on shared opportunities, align roles and rules of engagement, and leverage partner relationships and implementation capability to close deals faster.
• You will achieve and exceed ARR, SQO-to-win, and bookings targets, forecasting accurately and managing deals.
• You will sell consultatively, developing a deep understanding of prospect needs in priority verticals (process manufacturing, wholesale & distribution, discrete/industrial manufacturing) and positioning X3’s value, differentiation, and ROI.
• You will work closely with Channel Executives, Solution Consultants, Marketing, SDR/XDR to move deals forward and improve conversion.
• You will maintain accurate pipeline hygiene, keeping opportunities, next steps, and forecast data current to support reliable reporting and leadership visibility.
• You will act as a trusted advisor to prospects and partners, and represent Sage X3 at events, briefings, and industry engagements as required.
• You will be required to manage a geographic territory and develop X3 business growth by building presence, leveraging the regional TAM, and creating a pipeline of business in the assigned region.
• Leverage AI-powered sales tools and insights to improve prospecting, account planning, opportunity management, forecasting accuracy, and overall sales productivity
• Utilize AI responsibly to enhance customer engagement, accelerate deal progression, and drive better business outcomes while adhering to Sage policies on data privacy, security, and ethical AI usage.

Minimum qualifications:

• 5+ years of quota-carrying B2B software / SaaS sales experience, with a consistent record of meeting or exceeding new business targets.
• Experience selling ERP, financial management, or complex mid-market solutions with multi-stakeholder buying cycles.
• Proven ability to own the full sales cycle – from prospecting and discovery through to negotiation and close.
• Proven track record in developing or contributing to short-, medium-, and long-term plans to achieve strategic objectives, monitoring those plans and adjusting as needed.
• Hands‑on proficiency with Salesforce (or comparable CRM) and modern sales‑engagement tooling.
• Excellent discovery, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills.

Desired qualifications:

• Experience selling or co-selling through a partner / VAR channel.
• Domain knowledge in manufacturing, wholesale & distribution, or professional/financial services verticals.
• Familiarity with Sage X3 or competitive mid-market ERP solutions (e.g., NetSuite, Acumatica, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Comfort operating in an early‑stage, build‑and‑scale motion with evolving processes and a high degree of ambiguity.

Perks? We have plenty.

• Competitive salaries that landed us in the top 5% of similar-sized companies (according to Comparably)

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) retirement match (100% matching up to 4%)

• 32 days paid time off (21 personal days, 10 national holidays, 1 floating holiday)

• 18 weeks paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or surrogacy, offered 1 year after start date

• 5 days paid yearly to volunteer (through Sage Foundation)

• $5,250 tuition reimbursement per calendar year, starting 6 months after hire date

• Sage Wellness Rewards Program ($600 wellness credit and $360 fitness reimbursement annually)

• Library of on-demand career development options and ongoing training offerings

Dig deeper into who we are

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• How we make a difference: https://www.sage.com/en-us/company/sage-foundation/

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Account Executive - X3 Co-Sell Direct

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