Field Sales Executive, Cloud Software Solution Sales *Remote*

Lensa; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tax and accounting sector is seeking a Field Sales Executive to drive sales growth among CPA firms. The role involves managing accounts, conducting prospecting calls, and collaborating with colleagues to enhance client relationships. Candidates should have a strong background in B2B sales, particularly in software or SaaS solutions, and possess excellent facilitation skills. This is a remote position with travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of B2B sales experience.
• Experience with SaaS and cloud software sales.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable sales growth within assigned CPA firms.
• Manage account lists and maintain information in Salesforce CRM.
• Conduct prospecting calls and meetings to develop new accounts.

Skills

Consultative Sales

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Marketing

Tools

Salesforce.com

Job description

Field Sales Executive, Cloud Software Solution Sales *Remote*

Field Sales Executive, Cloud Software Solution Sales *Remote*

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• You may work from a remote home office location anywhere in or near NYC, NJ or CT
  
  

The digital future has arrived and the tax and accounting professions are changing rapidly. Professionals today have different needs, expectations and capabilities. In addition to accuracy, they need greater mobility, simplicity and speed. These needs place a premium on access to active intelligence, agile systems and integrated workflow solutions -- in short "Best in Process" solutions. This is precisely the value that Wolters Kluwer, Tax & Accounting US delivers to professionals.

Responsibilities

As a Field Sales Executive for Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting , you will have primary responsibility for driving profitable sales growth within an assigned established account base of CPA firms. You will report to the Divisional Manager, Field Sales. Specific job responsibilities are outlined below:

YOU WILL

• Learn full line of Tax & Accounting products including; features, benefits, pricing, intended use, value proposition and competitive position to serve clients by attending and engaging in training program for new hires; complete all self-study reading, exercises, and activities in the prescribed timeline.
• Learn and implement the sales process for Tax & Accounting products and services by staying informed of the prescribed sales process and meets sales quotas.
• Manage assigned account list that supports a healthy sales pipeline by reviewing target list provided; organize customers by segment and opportunity (e.g., size, type of firm); research contact information for decision-makers and influencers; build daily and weekly calling lists, making corresponding calls; and maintain information within Salesforce CRM following timing and content standards.
• Promote new account/customer development to meet ongoing sales goals and conduct prospecting/introductory calls to establish full calendar of in-person/virtual meetings; participate in industry meetings, trade shows and sales meetings; and conduct group presentations to create interest in products and services.
• Grow existing customer business to meet ongoing sales goals by contacting or meeting with clients to stay informed of their needs, and convey the value provided by existing WK solutions.
• Contribute to new product development and issue resolution that meets customer needs by identifying gaps/issues where current products do not meet client requirements; work with Product Managers to translate unmet client requirements into functional specifications; manage client expectations on the timing, delivery and scope of product enhancements.
• Improve TAA market share within the territory by identifying opportunities in target accounts using competitive products and engaging our client accounts at the management and executive level to identify business issues.
• Manage time and resources to accomplish sales goals by planning for and scheduling all required sales activity and grouping activities logically (e.g., in-person meetings in the same locale on the same or consecutive days)
• Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information such as selling strategies and marketing information.
• Work with other sales personnel and Division Sales Manager to address account/channel conflicts.
• Develop an Annual Business Plan based on accurate pipeline predictions, mid-year business update, weekly reports and quarterly forecasts. Participate in weekly communication with Divisional Sales Manager
  
  

YOU HAVE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Marketing, or related field; OR, if no degree, 6+ years of software/SaaS field sales experience.

Minimum Experience

5 or more years of B2B sales experience, including:

• Sales experience with on-premise/cloud software, SaaS business application or content information
• Developing and qualifying prospect lists
• Track record meeting/exceeding quotas and sales goals
• Developing and implementing business plans and forecasts
• Converting contacts gained through networking into legitimate business opportunities
• Making in-person presentations to prospective clients to explain products and services and their correlation with our client's needs
• Proficiency with CRM tools (i.e. Salesforce.com; SalesLogix)
  
  

Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Certifications

• Demonstrated proficiency with a consultative sales approach
• Work with a minimum amount of oversight
• Work within a matrixed organization with multiple sales channels
• Prior President's/Club Achiever and multiple sales performance awards
• Formalized sales training (e.g. Challenger Sales, Miller Heiman)
• Work flexible schedule
• Excellent facilitation skills--work toward collaboration but not necessarily agreement
  
  

TRAVEL

• Up to 30% annually for client visits and company/industry events and trade shows
  
  

Compensation

Target salary range CA, CT, CO, DC, HI, IL, MD, MN, NY, RI, WA: $95,560 - $133,750

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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