SaaS Velocity Account Executive

Commvault; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Commvault is seeking a SaaS Velocity Account Executive to drive new business growth in the Fort Lauderdale area. You will own the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, with a focus on self-generated pipeline through cold outreach.

The role emphasizes acquiring new business, presenting to potential clients, and partnering with channel teams to maximize coverage and hit sales targets. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Business, or related field preferred.
• Proven success in a sales role with cold calling and outbound strategies.
• Strong negotiation and customer engagement skills; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify whitespace opportunities to land new accounts.
• Execute full sales cycle from lead generation to closing.
• Deliver persuasive presentations and product demonstrations.
• Maintain a robust pipeline through prospecting and networking.
• Collaborate with channel partners to maximize coverage and co-sell.
• Document all sales activity in the CRM with accurate tracking.
• Meet and exceed assigned sales targets and drive account growth.

Skills

Cold calling

Sales experience

Negotiation

Time management

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SFDC (Salesforce)

CRM platforms

Job description

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About Commvault

Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) is the gold standard in cyber resilience. The company empowers customers to uncover, take action, and rapidly recover from cyberattacks – keeping data safe and businesses resilient. The company’s unique AI-powered platform combines best-in-class data protection, exceptional data security, advanced data intelligence, and lightning-fast recovery across any workload or cloud at the lowest TCO. For over 25 years, more than 100,000 organizations and a vast partner ecosystem have relied on Commvault to reduce risks, improve governance, and do more with data.

Commvault is seeking a SaaS Velocity Account Executive to focus on acquiring new business. This role is crucial for driving the expansion of our SaaS offerings by targeting untapped and underpenetrated markets. The candidate will be responsible for the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to obtaining purchase orders, with a strong emphasis on self-generated pipeline through cold outreach.

Position Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and develop whitespace opportunities within the territory to land new accounts and expand market presence.
• Execute full sales cycle activities: from generating leads through cold and warm outreach, to negotiating and closing.
• Deliver compelling, customized sales presentations and product demonstrations to meet the unique needs of potential clients.
• Maintain a robust pipeline through consistent prospecting and networking, using detailed market analysis and targeting strategies.
• Work closely with channel partners to maximize coverage and penetration in assigned territories, co-selling to achieve sales quotas.
• Document all sales activity in the corporate CRM system, ensuring accurate tracking and follow-up of leads and opportunities.
• Achieve and exceed assigned sales targets, maintaining a strong pipeline of opportunities for account growth.

Position Requirements

• Preferred 1 – 3 years of relevant experience in a sales or account management role.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Business, or a related field preferred
• Demonstrated success in a sales role, with a heavy emphasis on cold calling and outbound sales strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SFDC, and customer engagement platforms.
• Exceptional negotiation and customer engagement skills, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proven multitasking and time management skills, with the capacity to work effectively under pressure and meet sales targets.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities effectively.
• High level of professionalism, ethical conduct, and the ability to maintain confidentiality in all business interactions.

Pay Range

$54,400—$149,730 USD

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