[Hiring] Sales Executive @SailPoint

Role Description

We are seeking an Account Executive, to sell our Identity Security Solution to the Canadian Federal Government.

• Skilled communicator in first engagements and discovery calls analyzing the prospects needs to qualify an opportunity.
• Highly proficient in understanding and presenting the value of SailPoint solutions and how they compare to Microsoft, Okta, and Saviynt.
• Provide a superior customer experience from the first discovery call and leverage skills in competitively positioning our solutions and a broader value proposition including partner services.
• Lead a virtual team of partner resources, presales, partner manager, deal desk, professional services, BVA team, and customer success to deliver sales wins and customer success.
• Does not operate independently, instead sells as a team.
• Act as the quarterback; take initiative and prep the team on what is needed from them prior to calls.
• Make good decisions about who should engage and when and make people accountable for following through.
• Create a territory or opportunity plan, which includes the steps required to get from discovery to the next steps in the sales cycle.
• Work closely with the leadership team to refine ideas and make sales strategy as effective as possible.

Responsibilities

• Exceed revenue quota goals on a quarterly and yearly basis.
• Effectively address each customer’s and partner’s unique inquiries by providing accurate information and tailored solutions that align with their specific needs and interests.
• Develop business plans, which align to your assigned territory.
• Strategically engage with customers and business partners to maintain a high level of customer service that aligns with SailPoint’s core values.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop and execute marketing plans through/with partners and end users.
• Pursue all leads supplied and ensure internal systems are updated.
• Lead the appropriate technical resources to demonstrate SailPoint's advantages to the customer.
• Follow-up with customers and partner with post-sale team to ensure consistent and ongoing coverage of account, including new sales opportunities.
• Own and oversee all aspects of the sales cycle, including qualifying, presentations, demonstrations, RFP responses, negotiations, and the closing process.
• Foster a deep understanding of the territory, including customers, prospects, partners, influencers, and competitors.
• Understand and communicate all product and technological strategies employed by competitive and complimentary organizations in the SailPoint market space.
• Effectively initiate, navigate, and manage discussions across all levels of a customer’s organization, from business stakeholders to technical decision-makers.
• Utilize all channel management and reporting tools, including accurate forecasting and Salesforce hygiene.

Education

• Preferred but not required: Bachelor's degree or global equivalent in an IT, business or sales related field.

Travel

• Business travel of approximately 50 percent yearly is expected for this position.

Benefits

• Health and wellness coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability coverage: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life protection: Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment for employees, spouse, and children
• Time off benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Care Counselors