Global Enterprise Account Executive

VelocityEHS; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 229,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

VelocityEHS is seeking a Global Enterprise Account Executive to acquire new enterprise customers across the U.S. and Canada, with preference for candidates near Chicago, IL or Toronto, ON for periodic in-person collaboration.

You will guide prospects through EHS/ESG and risk management goals using our software platform, engaging C-level executives and stakeholders. Responsibilities include end-to-end sales cycles, strategic prospecting, multi-threaded stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 7+ years in full-cycle, quota-carrying B2B SaaS sales.
• Experience selling to large, complex organizations (10K+ employees).
• Experience with long, multi-stakeholder buying processes including procurement and legal.
• Proven track record of exceeding targets in a competitive environment.
• Skilled at self-sourcing, using intent data, referrals and outbound tactics.
• Structured selling methodology experience (MEDDPICC, Challenger, SPIN).
• Proficient with Salesforce, Outreach, Gong, and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive new logo acquisition and exceed quarterly/annual quotas.
• Lead end-to-end sales cycles from discovery to close using MEDDPICC.
• Proactively source pipeline via outbound activity and partnerships.
• Engage stakeholders across C-suite, legal, procurement, IT, and operations.
• Coordinate with Solutions Consultants, Product SMEs, and Legal to move deals forward.
• Maintain accurate forecasts and a robust 3x pipeline for leadership review.
• Own account plans and build relationships across customer organizations.
• Represent VelocityEHS at conferences and events with travel 10–20%.

Skills

Full-cycle B2B SaaS sales

Enterprise account selling

Longer sales cycles

RFP management

Top performer track record

Prospecting & outbound

MEDDPICC framework

Sales tools proficiency

Executive communications

Resilience & competitiveness

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Salesforce

Outreach

Gong

G2

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

ZoomInfo

Job description

The Opportunity

This existing vacancy is open to candidates that reside anywhere in the U.S. or Canada, with preference for those near Chicago, IL or Toronto, ON for periodic in-person collaboration. As a Global Enterprise Account Executive at VelocityEHS, you will be responsible for acquiring new enterprise-level customers by leveraging a consultative, strategic approach to sales. You'll act as the main point of contact for prospective enterprise clients, guiding them through their EHS, ESG, and operational risk management goals with our software platform. This role interacts regularly with C-level executives and stakeholders in Safety, Environmental, IT, Finance, and Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• New Logo Acquisition: Drive new business bookings by targeting global enterprise prospects. Own a defined quota and consistently exceed quarterly and annual sales goals.
• Full-Cycle Sales: Run end-to-end sales cycles — from discovery and demo to proposal, legal, and close — using a consultative, value-based approach rooted in MEDDPICC.
• Strategic Prospecting: Self-source pipeline through outbound activity, partner collaboration, and intent data. Use a multi-touch strategy to reach executives across Safety, Operations, Risk and IT.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Navigate complex buying groups. Build multi-threaded relationships across the C-suite, legal, procurement, and technical functions. Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the process.
• Orchestration & Team Selling: Act as quarterback for the internal VelocityEHS team. Bring in Solutions Consultants, Product SMEs, Legal, and Executive Sponsors to shape and support enterprise sales motions.
• Forecasting & Pipeline Management: Maintain accurate forecasts and a robust 3x pipeline. Proactively report progress, risks, and upside to sales leadership. Keep opportunity notes, forecast stages, and MEDDPICC fields up to date.
• Account Ownership: Develop and execute account plans aligned to company goals and sales targets. Build deep understanding of their priorities, org structure, and strategic initiatives.
• Industry Presence: Represent VelocityEHS at key conferences, trade shows, and customer events. Leverage in-person engagement to advance strategic deals (expected travel: 10-20%).

Minimum Qualifications

• Sales Experience: 7+ years of full-cycle, quota-carrying B2B SaaS sales experience, ideally focused on net-new business.
• Global Enterprise Account Expertise: Experience expanding business within large, complex customer accounts (10K+ employees)
• Complex Sales Cycles: Experience with longer or more complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders, procurement, and legal review
• RFP Management: Experience managing RFPs, procurement, and legal/security reviews
• 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

Preferred 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
• 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.
• Focused Role: 100% new logo acquisition — no renewals, no upsells, no distractions.
• Uncapped Earnings: Competitive base salary and uncapped commission with aggressive accelerators.
• Career Growth: Clear promotion paths into senior sales or leadership.
• 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 strongpeer 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 $228,925 and $262,775 USD (United States) or, $252,350and $286,250 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.

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.

We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. VelocityEHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affinity 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 contacting

VelocityEHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affinity 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.