[Hiring] Enterprise Account Executive @Raft

Raft is the intelligent logistics platform that’s rewriting the technology playbook for freight forwarders and customs brokers in the automation era. A dynamic technology company with a global impact across logistics, we’re searching for an Enterprise Account Manager who is excited by the prospect of working in a rapidly growing international scale-up. We have significant runway thanks to our most recent Series B funding, which we raised from some of the best investors in the space: Eight Roads (Alibaba, Spendesk, Toast), Bessemer Venture Partners (LinkedIn, Twilio, Shopify), Episode 1 (Zoopla, Betfair, Shazam) and Dynamo Ventures (Sennder, Stord, Gatik).

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Enterprise Account Executive to join our dynamic sales team. As an Enterprise Account Executive at Raft, you will be responsible for driving sales revenue through new business. You will serve as the primary sales point of contact for prospects, understanding their business needs, and presenting solutions that meet their objectives. Your ability to build strong relationships, effectively communicate the value of our SaaS products, and close deals will be instrumental in the success of our organization.

Day to day Responsibilities:

• Account Executive:
• Conduct in-depth needs assessments to understand our existing clients' pain points, goals, and challenges, and identify opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver persuasive sales presentations, proposals, and contracts, demonstrating the value and benefits of our SaaS offerings.
• Lead negotiations, handle objections, and close deals to achieve or exceed new business, upsell, cross-sell and renewal targets. 
• Effectively build pipeline and accurately forecast to meet or exceed sales targets. 
• In collaboration with sales leadership, negotiate pricing, terms, and contractual agreements with clients, ensuring a win-win outcome for both parties.
• Present and demonstrate additional features, upgrades, or new products that align with clients' business objectives, and effectively communicate the value proposition of our expanded solutions, highlighting the benefits and ROI for clients.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance and support to clients throughout their journey with our SaaS products.
• Sales Strategy and Planning:
• Develop and execute account plans to drive revenue growth.
• Identify key market segments, verticals, and customer profiles to prioritize sales efforts.
• Stay updated on product knowledge and industry trends to effectively position our solutions and address client inquiries.
• Provide feedback and insights to the sales management team to drive continuous improvement and inform product roadmap decisions.
• Sales Pipeline Management:
• Utilize CRM software to track and manage sales opportunities, pipeline, and customer interactions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all sales activities, including prospecting, meetings, proposals, and contracts.
• Provide timely and accurate sales forecasts and contribute to the development of sales strategies and tactics.
• Collaboration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including customer success, support, product development, and marketing, to ensure clients' success, promote product enhancements, and to ensure seamless delivery of products and services to clients.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Strong experience in an Enterprise sales role in a SaaS company serving the logistics industry.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and revenue growth.
• Strong consultative selling skills and the ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear and compelling manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain long-term relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyse data, make informed decisions, and solve problems.
• Results-driven mindset with a passion for exceeding targets and driving revenue growth.
• Familiarity with CRM software and sales tools.
• Knowledge of market trends, customer needs, the competitive landscape and SaaS business models.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Apply because you want to...

• Have the opportunity to work in the international logistics industry that drives the global economy 
• Work with stakeholders on a global level across different industries and collaborate with best in class companies who are on the front line of innovation
• Join a forward-thinking, product-centric organisation that integrates artificial intelligence into a holistic logistics workflow solution
• Work in a tech, fast-paced and challenging environment that provides numerous opportunities for professional and personal growth
• Work in a multicultural environment

Raft is an Equal Employment Opportunity and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, gender identity or any other category protected by applicable law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of qualifications for the job to be filled.

Raft is the intelligent logistics platform that’s rewriting the technology playbook for freight forwarders and customs brokers in the automation era.

We empower our customers to drive efficiency, collaborate effectively, and deliver more value to their shipper end-customers by automating shipment execution across the entire lifecycle—from operations, finance, customs, and sales to visibility and emissions reporting.

Raft embeds AI into workflows and standardizes diverse data inputs—whether email content, EDI, or API—in order to drive lower-touch shipment execution. This frees up teams to focus on higher value work while reducing costs and driving profitability.

Founded in 2017, Raft serves 60 freight forwarders in 30+ countries globally, including 40% of the A&A’s Top 25 Global Freight Forwarders List. Our platform is used to execute over 300k shipments per month, saving customers up to 2 hours on every shipment.