Global Enterprise Account Executive

ZAG Zyklotron AG; Richardson (TX); Remote; USD 171,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeking a Global Enterprise Account Executive to acquire new enterprise-level customers. This role emphasizes consultative sales strategies, requires 7+ years of experience in B2B SaaS sales, and engages significantly with C-level stakeholders. Join a team that values mission-driven work and offers competitive compensation alongside professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Generous time off programs

Medical/dental coverage

Parental leave plans for all family types

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Remote-first and flexible work schedule

Corporate wellness and personalized mental health care programs

Summer Fridays

Qualifications

• 7+ years of full-cycle, quota-carrying B2B SaaS sales experience.
• Experience with larger customer accounts (10K+ employees).
• Proven ability to exceed sales targets consistently.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business bookings by targeting global enterprise prospects.
• Run end-to-end sales cycles from discovery to close.
• Engage with C-level executives and navigate complex buying groups.

Skills

Sales Experience

Global Enterprise Account Expertise

Complex Sales Cycles

Prospecting Mastery

Communication & Negotiation

Tech-Savvy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Salesforce

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

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.
• 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 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 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.

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)

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 $171,850 and $265,350 USD (United States) or, $169,200 and $250,050 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 a proven hunter who loves building pipeline, closing deals, and making an impact, VelocityEHS is the place for you. Join us and help companies protect their people while growing your own career!

We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. VelocityEHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative 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]

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