Enterprise Account Manager

ZAG Zyklotron AG; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,725 - 183,025; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off programs

Medical/dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Remote-first work schedule

Corporate wellness programs

Job summary

A leading software company in Chicago is seeking an experienced Enterprise Account Manager to boost sales within existing enterprise accounts. This role requires a consultative approach to client relationships, focusing on strategic growth. Candidates should have 5+ years in B2B SaaS sales, strong skills in communication and negotiation, and a proven track record in complex sales cycles. The position offers flexible work options and competitive pay, with uncapped commission potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle, quota-carrying B2B SaaS sales experience.
• Experience expanding business within large, complex customer accounts.
• Ability to exceed sales targets and close deals in a competitive environment.
• Skilled at self-sourcing leads and working cold outbound.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary sales contact for a portfolio of enterprise customers.
• Identify and close opportunities to expand current accounts.
• Lead outcome-driven discussions focused on business impact.
• Drive team selling by coordinating internal stakeholders.

Skills

B2B SaaS sales

Relationship building

Strategic selling

Sales methodology

Complex sales cycles

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Salesforce

ZoomInfo

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY:
This existing vacancy is open to candidates that reside near Chicago, IL or Toronto, ON for periodic in-person collaboration

Are you an experienced relationship-builder who thrives on expanding business with complex, enterprise customers? VelocityEHS is looking for an Enterprise Account Manager to grow software bookings within existing enterprise accounts. This role is not about renewals or support. As the primary sales contact for your portfolio, you will combine a consultative, customer-centric approach with a hunter’s mindset — always looking for ways to deepen our value and footprint. You’ll help our customers unlock the full potential of VelocityEHS, while driving meaningful growth and hitting aggressive expansion goals. If you thrive on uncovering whitespace, selling multi-threaded, and closing new deals with existing logos, this is your next big move.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Account Ownership: Be the primary sales contact for a portfolio of enterprise customers. Build deep understanding of their priorities, org structure, and strategic initiatives.
• Growth & Expansion: Identify and close opportunities to expand current accounts. Sell new modules, users, and platform solutions across departments and geographies.
• Strategic Selling: Lead outcome-driven discussions focused on business impact and solution value. Leverage adoption data, product trends, and feature usage to surface growth opportunities.
• Orchestration & Collaboration: Drive team selling by coordinating internal VelocityEHS stakeholders, including Customer Success, Solutions Consultants, and Executives. Manage complex deal processes including procurement, legal, and security reviews.
• Account Planning: Maintain strategic account plans with clear goals, stakeholder maps, whitespace, and engagement strategies.
• Forecasting & Pipeline Discipline: Maintain an accurate forecast of expansion opportunities. Own a 3× pipeline coverage model and regularly report updates, risks, and upside to sales leadership. Provide real-time updates in opportunity next step notes, MEDDPICC fields and forecast categories. Submit Forecast on a proactive basis and at minimum aligned with forecast calendar.
• Executive Engagement: Build and nurture senior-level relationships across your accounts. Use in-person meetings (10–20% travel expected) to deepen strategic alignment and unlock growth.

Minimum Skills and Qualifications

• Sales Experience: 5+ years of full-cycle, quota-carrying B2B SaaS sales experience, focused on Account Management and selling into existing customers.
• Enterprise Account Expertise: Experience expanding business within large, complex customer accounts (5K+ employees)
• Complex Sales Cycles: Experience with longer or more complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders, procurement, and legal review.
• Top Performer Track Record: Proven ability to exceed sales targets, consistently outperform peers, and close deals in a competitive sales environment
• Prospecting Mastery: Skilled at self-sourcing leads, working cold outbound, leveraging intent data, establishing and working referrals, using tools like ZoomInfo, 6sense, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
• Methodical Approach: Experience with structured sales methodologies like MEDDPICC, Richardson, Challenger, and/or SPIN. Disciplined with qualification, follow-up, and pipeline hygiene.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in sales tools like: Salesforce, Outreach, Gong, G2.. Able to leverage data and insights to prioritize activity, market trends and improve outcomes.
• Communication & Negotiation: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the executive presence to sell and negotiate with VP and C-level stakeholders.
• Resilient & Competitive: Adaptable, tenacious, self-motivated, and goal-oriented with a love of challenges, strong work ethic and a drive to win in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience: Degree in Business, Communications, or related field preferred, though not required.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Formal Sales Training: Completion of formal training in a recognized methodology (e.g., MEDDPICC certification)
• Vertical Experience: Domain knowledge in relevant industries such as Manufacturing, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Oil & Gas, and Mining is a plus.
• Related Experience: EHS/ESG, industrial software, or regulated industries
• RFP Management: Comfort managing RFPs, procurement, and legal/security reviews
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to interpret performance data and apply insights to optimize personal sales strategies.

Why Join our Sales Team?

• Mission with Meaning: Sell solutions that help companies create safer, more sustainable workplaces — and make a real-world impact.
• Market Leadership: Join the clear category leader in EHS/ESG software, trusted by 10+ million users worldwide.
• Expansion-Focused Role: No renewals or support tasks — your job is to drive new software bookings from existing accounts
• Uncapped Earnings: Competitive base salary and uncapped commission with aggressive accelerators.
• Career Growth: Promotions into senior sales and leadership roles available for high performers
• Award-Winning Culture: Recognized as a Top Workplace with a coaching driven, team-first environment
• Coaching Culture: Join a team with long-tenured leadership, consistent coaching, and a strong peer culture.
• Remote Flexibility: Our remote-first work plan that allows you to balance your productivity with reduced stress and work from home with commute-free employment.
• Modern Tools: Access to the full VelocityEHS sales stack investing in your success — Salesforce, Outreach, Gong, 6sense, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and more.

VelocityEHS is committed to competitive, fair, and equitable compensation practices by offering market-based salary ranges. The expected On-Target Earnings (OTE = base salary + variable) range for this position is between $150,725 and $183,025 USD (United States) or $175,365 and $209,065 CAD (Canada), with variable earning opportunities uncapped. We aim to hire between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range and offers at the maximum of the range are uncommon. The final offered salary will be based on candidate’s proficiency in skill set, prior relevant experience, internal equity, market considerations, and other factors. This role is eligible for a Variable Pay Program. This role is also eligible for our comprehensive benefits package.

If you’re ready to grow strategic accounts, close meaningful deals, and accelerate your career with a purpose-driven company — we want to meet you.

We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. VelocityEHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affinnive Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous/Native American status, or disability. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by [e-mail]

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. VelocityEHS does not accept unsolicited headhunters and agency resumes. VelocityEHS will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with VelocityEHS.

VelocityEHS is the largest and fastest-growing environmental, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability software company in the world. Relied on by more than 10 million users worldwide to drive operational excellence and achieve outstanding outcomes, VelocityEHS is the global leader in true SaaS enterprise EHS & ESG technology. The VelocityEHS Accelerate® Platform is the definitive gold-standard, delivering best-in-class solutions for managing ESG, Safety, Industrial Ergonomics, Control of Work, Health, Operational Risk and Environmental Compliance.

Our customers include the world's most esteemed Fortune 1000 corporations. From manufacturing to food & beverage, from chemicals to pharmaceuticals, we've worked with them at every level, from the boardroom to the shop floor. We still operate with the same start-up mentality that has made us the leading cloud EHS company and offer each and every employee the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.

The VelocityEHS team includes unparalleled industry expertise, with more certified experts in health, safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, sustainability, the environment, AI, and machine learning than any EHS software provider. Recognized by the EHS industry's top independent analysts as a Leader in the Verdantix 2023 Green Quadrant Analysis—VelocityEHS is committed to industry thought leadership and to accelerating the pace of innovation through its software solutions and vision. Its privacy and security protocols, which include SOC2 Type II attestation, are among the most stringent in the industry.

What are the benefits and perks of working at VelocityEHS?

You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights for eligible employees, or you can review all our perks and benefits by visiting our career page!

• Generous time off programs
• Medical/dental coverage, retirement (with employer match)
• Parental leave plans for all family types
• Job shadowing programs and one-on-one coaching opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education, advanced degrees, and certifications
• Remote-first and flexible work schedule to fit your family's needs
• Monthly stipend to make your home office more comfortable, productive, and successful
• Corporate wellness and personalized preventative mental health care programs
• Summer Fridays (Memorial Day through Labor Day enjoy a 6-hour workday every Friday)