Senior Enterprise Account Executive (Minneapolis Metro)

Converge Technology Solutions; Kentucky; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k match

PTO/holiday

Training/development

Job summary

Pellera Technologies is seeking a Sr. Enterprise Account Executive to uncover and close large IT opportunities and expand relationships with existing clients. The role emphasizes cross-selling the full edge-to-edge portfolio of hardware, software, cloud and managed services.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in technology sales, a proven record of closing complex deals, and the ability to build executive-level relationships across IT and business leaders. Remote work within the Minneapolis/St.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technology sales experience across diverse industries.
• Experience selling to executive-level stakeholders.
• Proven track record of closing large, complex IT opportunities.
• Ability to develop multi-year strategic accounts and relationships.
• Experience with VARs/MSPs/Integrators preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify customer needs; position solutions.
• Increase sales and market share through marketing and direct engagements.
• Build executive relationships with IT and business leaders.
• Coordinate quotes and order processing with sales support.
• Scope projects with engineering to propose optimal solutions.
• Deliver proposals and sales information to customers.
• Participate in ongoing sales training and certifications.
• Contribute to ongoing sales process improvements.
• Travel to clients as needed.

Skills

Enterprise selling

Customer relationship

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Sales strategy

Time management

Tools

Dell

IBM

HPE

Cisco

Microsoft

AWS

Nvidia

CrowdStrike

Palo Alto Networks

Fortinet

Zscaler

Arctic Wolf

Job description

Position Description

This exciting opportunity is full-time with Pellera Technologies and is designed for high-GP attaining, senior-level sellers. The Sr. Enterprise Account Executive is expected to uncover and win new business opportunities while expanding with existing clients. Opportunities include cross-selling the edge-to-edge array of hardware, software, cloud and professional / managed services our organization offers. Our ideal candidate shows stability in their employment history and comes from a Value Added Reseller, Managed Service Provider or Integrator and, has a proven track record of closing large, complex IT opportunities. Pellera is experiencing explosive growth and we can't wait for you to join our team!

Requirements & Duties

• Execute sales strategy by identifying and qualifying customer needs and positioning the appropriate solutions.
• Increase sales, market share and develop business through marketing, face to face meetings and vendor networking.
• Understanding of customers’ pain points, customer needs, buying cycles and creating strong relationships to effectively drive sales and repeat business.
• Work with sales support team to ensure that quotes are provided and order requests are processed accurately.
• Work with engineering team to accurately scope projects to ensure we are proposing the best solution.
• Maintain relationships with all levels of customer contacts, with a focus on Executive level (Director and above) relationships within both IT and the business line owners.
• Perform proposal development and prepare sales information for customers.
• Participate in on-going sales training to ensure satisfactory performance, improve sales skills, stay abreast on emerging technologies, and maintain manufacturer sales certifications.
• Participate in company efforts to improve the quality of sales organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies

• Previous enterprise selling experience with a Value Added Reseller, Managed Service Provider or Integrator.
• Proven success in closing large, complex IT opportunities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent sales and consultative skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Education and Experience:

• 7+ years of technology sales experience and industry knowledge with a solid understanding of business and operational needs across various industries.
• Experience selling technologies such as Dell, IBM, HPE, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, Nvidia, Crowdstrike, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Zscaler, Arctic Wolf, etc.
• Experience selling managed, professional and advisory services around cloud, storage, network infrastructure, artificial intelligence, integrations, migrations, full-cycle implementations, cybersecurity, etc.
• Experience building and maintaining client executive-level relationships in the technology realm.

Work Environment

• Remote within Minneapolis / St Paul Metro Area.
• Travel to clients as needed.

Total Rewards

• We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive base salary, uncapped commission, healthcare benefits, 401k match, PTO/holiday, training/development, promotional opportunity and so much more.