Role Description
The Account Executive is responsible for managing accounts across the Greater Philadelphia territory. They leverage consultative selling approaches to identify cross-selling and up-selling opportunities, facilitate communication on customer’s business problems, and meet/exceed sales quotas. They also use a consultative approach to educate customers and assist in sales process improvements. The selected candidate must reside in Metro Philadelphia.
What you’ll be working on
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Grow and expand relationships with SME/SMB clients across defined sales territories, and meet/exceed assigned sales quotas.
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Leverage consultative selling approaches to identify business challenges and create solutions for prospects and customers.
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Work with partner sales personnel to extend reach and drive adoption of the Barracuda products and solutions.
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Deliver effective sales demonstrations and presentations, covering the Barracuda Networks portfolio effectively.
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Support in creating clear goals and complete accurate forecasting through developing detailed territory plans.
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Facilitate complex accounts and transaction reporting to the account managers and leadership team.
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Maintain continuity and up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technical developments, and governmental regulations that affect target markets.
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Meet sales objectives and support in the development of go-to-market strategy for partnership.
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Utilize a consultative selling approach to educate channel partners and end-users and provide timely follow-up, closure, and tracking of all identified opportunities.
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Leverage specialized sales knowledge in breadth and depth to a variety of issues/projects within the team.
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Work in a project-oriented manner contributing towards team-level goals.
Qualifications
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3+ years of experience in sales, customer acquisition, or related fields.
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sales, Business Administration, or a related field.
Additional Skills & Attributes
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Account Management
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Consultative Selling
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Product Knowledge
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Sales Processes
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Sales Pipeline Management
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Business Acumen
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Customer Need Analysis
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Cold Calling
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Time Management
Benefits
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A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experiences are valued.
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Internal mobility – opportunities for cross-training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda.
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Equity in the form of non-qualifying options.
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High-quality health benefits.
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A retirement plan with an employer match.