Senior Sales Executive/Sales Executive, Enterprise Solutions

Cvent, Inc.; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Cvent, Inc. is seeking an Enterprise Sales Executive to drive new logo acquisition and revenue growth in the Enterprise segment. You will own a new-booked business quota and work with SDRs and Account Managers to convert prospects into customers.

The role requires a strong track record in software sales, solid product knowledge, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. A competitive compensation package with OTE is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of revenue-generating software sales experience.
• Industry experience in SaaS, mobile apps, and analytics preferred.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills; able to multi-task in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to integrate knowledge across cold calling, consultative selling, product demos and closing contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and close new logos for Enterprise Accounts.
• Manage and coach Sales Development Representatives to convert prospects into customers.
• Collaborate with Account Managers to expand existing accounts and ensure customer success.
• Proactively forecast and manage your sales pipeline to maximize opportunities.
• Accurately forecast opportunities and report activity in the CRM system.

Skills

Sales experience

SaaS experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Our Culture and Impact

Cvent is a leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider with more than 5,500+ employees and ~30,000 customers worldwide, including 60% of the Fortune 500. Founded in 1999, Cvent delivers a comprehensive event marketing and management platform for marketers and event professionals and offers software solutions to hotels, special event venues and destinations to help them grow their group/MICE and corporate travel business. Our technology brings millions of people together at events around the world. In short, we’re transforming the meetings and events industry through innovative technology that powers the human connection.

Cvent's strength lies in its people, fostering a culture where everyone is encouraged to think like entrepreneurs, taking risks and making decisions confidently. We value diverse perspectives and celebrate differences, working together with colleagues and clients to build strong connections.

AI at Cvent: Leading the Future

Are you ready to shape the future of work at the intersection of human expertise and AI innovation? At Cvent, we’re committed to continuous learning and adaptation—AI isn’t just a tool for us, it’s part of our DNA. We’re looking for candidates who are eager to evolve alongside technology. If you love to experiment boldly, share your discoveries, and help define best practices for AI-augmented work, you’ll thrive here. Our team values professionals who thoughtfully integrate AI into their daily work, delivering exceptional results while relying on the human judgment and creativity that drive real innovation.

Throughout our interview process, you’ll have the chance to demonstrate how you use AI to learn, iterate, and amplify your impact. If you’re excited to be part of a team that’s leading the way in AI-powered collaboration, we’d love to meet you.

Cvent's Enterprise Sales Team is growing and is seeking Sales Executives to join our team. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and close new logos. You will carry a new-booked business quota, and will be required to demonstrate solution-selling skills. Additional responsibilities include effective management of your Sales Development Representative to ensure prospects turn into actual customers, as well as collaboration with Account Managers to expand existing accounts.

In This Role, You Will

• Proactively identify and engage with targeted Key Accounts by developing inclusive action plans that enhance market penetration and drive collective growth.
• Call on and develop relationships with new prospects in an effort to meet and exceed individual and department revenue expectations
• Present products and services to Enterprise Accounts
• Exceed established revenue targets for new business opportunities in software sales, catalyzing business growth and fostering a culture of innovation.
• Accurately forecast sales opportunities via pipeline report
• Effectively and accurately manage personal revenue pipeline to maximize all new business opportunities
• Monitor and report sales activity within the system
• Collaborate with Account Management and Client Services teams to ensure comprehensive customer satisfaction with the Cvent product and organization.
• Ensure relationships with key decision-makers for accounts that will provide new business are continuously developed and relationships are strengthened and grown
• Perform other duties as assigned

Here’s What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 5 years of prior revenue generating software sales experience (more experience is desired)
• Industry experience in one or more of the following areas is highly preferred: SaaS, mobile apps, and analytics
• Strong organizational and detail-orientation skills, with the ability to multi-task in a dynamic, fast-changing entrepreneurial environment
• Able to integrate knowledge across disciplines to include cold calling, consultative selling, product demonstrations, closing contracts, operation/process flow, and product function
• Strong sense of initiative and personal leadership demonstrating the ability to function independently, but must also be able to contribute to team initiatives
• Strong business acumen, ethics and high integrity

The estimated annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for new hires into this role is $160,000 – $230,000. This includes a base salary range of $80,000-$ 115,000 plus target commission. Please note that base salary reflects fixed annual pay, while OTE reflects total target cash compensation. The above OTE range represents the targeted earnings; commissions are determined by individual results and may be earned in excess of the target. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as job-related knowledge, relevant experience, and location. We also offer a competitive benefits package, and details can be found on our Benefits page.