Enterprise Account Executive

Alumni Ventures; United States; On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare options

Flexible vacation policy

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Alumni Ventures is seeking an Enterprise Account Executive to spearhead sales efforts in the OpenGov Product Suite. This role entails territory planning, lead generation, and client relationship management within the government sector. Candidates should possess 5+ years of relevant sales experience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to close complex deals. The position offers a full-time, on-site work environment in Chicago, IL with compensation ranging from $165,000 to $190,000 annually, including benefits like comprehensive healthcare, a flexible vacation policy, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quota-carrying sales experience and previously sold software solutions.
• Proven ability to close complex, consultative deals.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer relationships for OpenGov Product Suite.
• Generate new leads through networking and prospecting.
• Make sales presentations to customers at different organizational levels.

Skills

Quota-carrying sales experience

Strong work ethic

Collaborative environment

Crisp written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience

Tools

SalesForce CRM

Job description

Location

US | Illinois | Chicago

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

Sales

Compensation

• Chicago, IL: $165,000 - $190,000

On target ranges above include base plus a portion of variable compensation that is earned based on company and individual performance.

The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.

Job Summary

The Enterprise Account Executive will lead all sales efforts within their assigned territory for a defined OpenGov Product Suite. Including, territory planning, prospect identification, lead generation, sales cycle management, and ownership of sales calls, proposals, and contract negotiation through deal closure. This individual will work collaboratively with the Enterprise Pod Leader and additional stakeholders throughout the organization to meet sales goals and deliver the highest standard of integrity, quality, and customer service to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the customer relationship for a defined OpenGov Product Suite driving the overall strategy for a specific territory and marshaling the pre-sales team to grow our new and existing customer accounts
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Enterprise Pod Leader to aid in closing, complex multi-suite enterprise opportunities with strategic accounts
• Establish, handle, and manage relationships between OpenGov and senior leaders of the customer and prospect government;
• Generate new leads through networking and prospecting, including cold calling, as well as using marketing and PR activities of the company.
• Make sales presentations to customers and prospects at different levels of the organization of leading governments within a prescribed territory. Including high-level, vision-setting product demonstrations.
• Quickly develop thorough knowledge of company products and client verticals, including local and state governments, special districts, non-profits, higher education, and school districts
• Address product use cases, benefits, competitive advantages, and business outcomes; facilitate executive and technical follow-up to close the sale
• Target account selling (prospecting/lead generation, qualification and scoping, closing strategies, negotiations, etc.)
• Interface and develop professional relationships with existing customers and prospects throughout all organizational levels. Establish referenceable customers to build the OpenGov brand in your territory
• In collaboration with OpenGov's marketing team, develop and execute demand-generation campaigns
• Lead contract negotiations
• Partner with Marketing on leads from trade shows and campaigns. Help set event strategy for where OpenGov should be present
• Take ownership of sales process management and participate in sales planning status meetings (MEDDIC methodology, QBRs, and more)
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of a defined OpenGov Product Suite and the competitive landscape
• Meet or exceed quota expectations

Requirements and Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience required
• 5+ years of quota-carrying sales experience and have previously sold software solutions required (State and Local Government vertical is a bonus but not required)
• Strong work ethic and hunter mentality
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
• Curious and coachable when it comes to new challenges
• Demonstrated a consistent track record of hitting and exceeding quotas
• Proven ability to close complex, consultative deals
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Passionate about selling technology and what it can do for society
• Ability to learn to speak with senior executives about the direction of their organization, transformational projects, and budgets required to get there
• Self‑motivated, creative, results‑driven, solution‑oriented, direct, and convincing when it’s right for the customer
• Competitive, driven to succeed
• Ability to remain focused and flexible during rapid change
• Crisp written communication and fluency of expression
• Experience with a CRM, ideally SalesForce

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families
• Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave, wellness stipends, and HSA contributions
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• A collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches.