Strategic Account Executive

OneTrust, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible PTO

Equity RSUs

Annual performance bonus opportunities

Retirement account support

Paid parental leave (14+ weeks)

Career development opportunities

Privacy certification exam fees

Job summary

OneTrust, the AI-Ready Governance Platform, is seeking a Strategic Account Executive to lead new client acquisition in zero-base accounts while expanding revenue with existing customers. You will leverage a value-based sales approach and work cross-functionally to close complex, high-value deals that accelerate client trust and data governance maturity.

You will engage with C-level stakeholders, differentiate our solutions in a competitive market, and manage a defined geographic territory to

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in B2B enterprise software sales.
• Value-based selling experience.
• Proven track record landing net-new logos while growing existing key accounts.
• Experience running sales presentations/demos.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed quota.
• Generate pipeline consistently.
• Identify stakeholders and drive sales execution.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Partner Channel, and Solutions Engineering.
• Understand customer needs and articulate valuable solutions.
• Differentiate OneTrust against competitors.
• Establish trusted advisor relationships and manage territory.

Skills

Enterprise software sales

Value selling

New logo sales

Key account management

Demos / presentations

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

# Strategic Account ExecutiveChicago, Illinois | Sales### ### Strength in TrustOneTrust’s mission is to enable innovation through the responsible use of data and AI. We believe that ensuring data is trusted shouldn’t slow teams down—it should accelerate what’s possible. This led us to develop the first technology platform for responsible data use in 2016. Today, with AI representing the latest and most impactful expansion of data yet, OneTrust is once again redefining what responsible innovation looks like. OneTrust, the AI‐Ready Governance PlatformTM, unifies regulatory intelligence, automation, and connected governance workflows so businesses can continue to move at the speed of AI while ensuring good governance to prevent data misuse at scale. Trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, OneTrust is shaping the future where trusted data becomes a transformative force for business and society.### ### The ChallengeWe are looking for an Account Executive, Strategic. Account Executives have a critical role and responsibility to deliver new client acquisition in zero-base accounts, while also ensuring successful relationships and revenue growth with existing customers. OneTrust is a fast-growing SaaS enterprise platform with a strong growth trajectory. We invest heavily in our Sales Team through demand generation, methodology-driven sales philosophy, weekly sales trainings, customer-driven roadmaps, and a readily-available executive team to help close deals.### Your MissionThe Account Executive (AE) is responsible for consistently generating, qualifying, and executing opportunities that support our customers in the pursuit of becoming more trusted organizations and drive revenue for OneTrust. AEs are expected to use their thorough knowledge of the industry and excellent value-based sales skills to create the best solutions and solve complex customer problems. AEs must bring useful insights and best practices to customers and prospects. As a Strategic Account Executive, you will:* Meet or exceed quota* Conduct outreach to generate pipeline consistently even when engaged in closing activities* Demonstrate resourcefulness to identify & leverage stakeholders, leaders, and champions to drive execution of the sales strategy appropriately* Work effectively in a cross-functional manner with Business Development, Partner Channel, and Solutions Engineering to successfully land and expand key accounts* Utilize two-sided discovery & impeccable communication to understand the customers’ needs and articulate valuable solutions* Understand key competitors and their strategies to clearly differentiate OneTrust’s solutions in the marketplace* Establish customer relationships that enable OneTrust to be viewed as a trusted advisor* Manage and optimize a targeted geographic territory### You AreYou are someone with a hunting mentality and consultative approach. You bring curiosity, innovation, authenticity, leadership, and integrity to your work. You have experience communicating with C-Level Executives effectively, and you are confident in your communication skills. You approach new prospecting activities and deal-advancing activities with the utmost balance, and you are well-disciplined in sales processes and CRM hygiene.#### Your experience includes:* Strong experience selling B2B Enterprise-level software or related technologies, ideally 12+ years, but exceptions may be made for the right candidate* Previous experience in Value Selling* Strong track record of performance with landing net new logos while growing and supporting existing key accounts* Previous experience running sales presentation/demos* Familiarity with Salesforce: The Customer Company or similar CRM solution#### Extra Awesome* Experience in Privacy, Security, Third-Party Risk management, Compliance* Experience directly selling into the Information Security department* CIPP/E or CIPM certified* Trained in Command of MessageFor California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington-based candidates: the annual base pay range for this role is listed below. Within this range, individual pay is determined by several factors, including location, job-related skills, work experience, and relevant education and/or training. This role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, equity, and/or commissions, as well as benefits.Salary Range$129,375—$194,063 USD### Where we WorkWe are embracing an office-first culture, encouraging three days a week in office for most roles, with meaningful opportunities to collaborate and celebrate in person.Each role may have specific requirements or flexibility depending on the scope of the position, so we encourage you to verify this with your recruiter during your first interview.### BenefitsAs an employee at OneTrust, you will be part of the OneTeam. That means you’ll receive support physically, mentally, and emotionally so that you can do your best work both in and out of the office. This includes comprehensive healthcare coverage, flexible PTO, equity RSUs, annual performance bonus opportunities, retirement account support, 14+ weeks of paid parental leave, career development opportunities, company-paid privacy certification exam fees, and much more. Specific benefits differ by country. For more information, talk to your recruiter or visit onetrust.com/careers.