Enterprise New Business Account Executive

ZoomInfo; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive benefits

Mind/Body wellness programs

Job summary

ZoomInfo is a leading Go-To-Market Intelligence platform that empowers enterprises to grow with AI-ready insights and trusted data. The Enterprise New Business Account Executive will target large-scale enterprises, leveraging MEDDIC principles to manage complex deals and cross-functional collaboration.

This hybrid role demands strong prospecting abilities, high-level negotiations with C-suite executives, accurate forecasting, and data-driven proposals to ensure sustained revenue growth and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of prospecting and self-sourcing opportunities in enterprise markets.
• Proven enterprise sales track record with six-figure transactions in large organizations.
• Deep knowledge of MEDDIC sales methodology.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience engaging with C-suite executives.
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
• Solid forecasting and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end sales process from engagement to closing with focus on long-term value.
• Develop detailed account plans aligned with client strategies and objectives.
• Lead high-level negotiations with legal, procurement, and executives.
• Manage deal processes to balance client needs with business goals.
• Coordinate with SCs, data services, and internal teams to deliver cohesive proposals.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasting and CRM data for pipeline health.
• Collaborate on CPQ-based proposals and ensure policy/commercial compliance.
• Navigate complex organizational hierarchies and build executive relationships.

Skills

Prospecting

Enterprise sales

MEDDIC

Negotiation

Relationship management

Forecasting & analytics

Communication & presentation

Tools

CRM systems

CPQ tools

Job description

ZoomInfo is where careers accelerate. We move fast, think boldly, and empower you to do the best work of your life. You’ll be surrounded by teammates who care deeply, challenge each other, and celebrate wins. With tools that amplify your impact and a culture that backs your ambition, you won’t just contribute. You’ll make things happen–fast.

Enterprise New Business Account Executive

As an Enterprise New Business Account Executive, you will play a pivotal role in driving our strategic growth by targeting and securing high-value business opportunities within large-scale enterprises. This position requires a sophisticated blend of strategic account management, deep industry expertise, and exceptional sales acumen underpinned by a strong proficiency in MEDDIC sales principles.

You’ll proactively source new opportunities, both through high-quality inbound leads and self-initiated outreach. You’ll also develop and maintain detailed account plans that reflect a thorough understanding of your clients' business challenges and strategic goals, enabling tailored solutions that deliver significant value. Additionally, your role will demand accurate sales forecasting, leveraging advanced analytical skills to predict and manage sales outcomes effectively. Through your expert management of complex sales cycles and stakeholder relationships, you will ensure sustained revenue growth and long-term partnership success.

What You Will Do

• Support the end-to-end sales process, from initial engagement through to deal closure, with a focus on long-term value creation for both the client and the company.
• Develop detailed, actionable account plans that align with broader business strategies, ensuring a deep understanding of the client’s business landscape, challenges, and objectives.
• Conduct high-level negotiations involving complex deal structures, often coordinating with legal, procurement, and executive teams from both sides.
• Strategically manage all aspects of the deal process, balancing client needs with business objectives to reach beneficial agreements.
• Navigate complex organizational hierarchies to engage with and align multiple stakeholders, ensuring consensus and fostering strong business relationships.
• Utilize exceptional communication skills to manage expectations and cultivate trust across diverse groups, including C-suite executives.
• Work closely with Solutions Consultants (SCs), data services teams, and other internal groups to deliver comprehensive, cohesive proposals that effectively address client needs and lead cross-functional teams in a collaborative sales approach, ensuring all team members are aligned and contributing effectively towards the sales goals.
• Utilize advanced CRM tools to manage sales activities, ensuring accurate data capture for demo dispositions, opportunity creation, and stage progression and CRM insights to effectively track, analyze, and report on sales pipeline health, ensuring accurate forecasting and strategic decision-making.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using CPQ tools to quickly and accurately configure solutions tailored to complex client requirements and ensure all proposals are compliant with company policies and profit margins, while meeting the bespoke needs of enterprise clients.
• Collaborate effectively with legal and procurement departments to ensure all contractual terms meet compliance and risk management standards and facilitate a smooth negotiation process by preemptively addressing potential legal and financial hurdles.
• Deliver precise sales forecasts by analyzing trends within the sales cycle, market conditions, and historical data and use forecasting to inform strategic planning, resource allocation, and performance metrics, enhancing overall sales effectiveness.
• Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in prospecting and self-sourcing opportunities, with a proven track record of effectively identifying and engaging potential clients in similar markets
• Proven track record in enterprise-level sales, with extensive experience managing six-figure transactions in organizations with 1,000+ employees
• Expertise in the MEDDIC sales methodology and strategic account management
• Strong capability in high-level negotiations and interacting with C-suite executives
• Exceptional relationship management skills, with a history of establishing and maintaining senior executive relationships
• Strong analytical skills for effective forecasting and decision-making
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of delivering complex solutions in a clear and persuasive manner

This is a hybrid role, working a minimum of three days per week from one of our US offices.

The US base salary range for this position is $101,500.00 to $135,000.00 + variable compensation + benefits

Actual compensation offered will be based on factors such as the candidate’s work location, qualifications, skills, experience and/or training. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific salary range for your desired work location during the hiring process.

We want our employees and their families to thrive. In addition to comprehensive benefits we offer holistic mind, body and lifestyle programs designed for overall well-being. Learn more about ZoomInfo benefits here.

About Us

ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: GTM) is the Go-To-Market Intelligence Platform that empowers businesses to grow faster with AI-ready insights, trusted data, and advanced automation. Its solutions provide more than 35,000 companies worldwide with a complete view of their customers, making every seller their best seller.

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