Account Executive - Spend Analysis SciQuest
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Overview:
SciQuest, a leading global provider of a web-based, modular suite of spend analysis, e-Procurement, eSourcing, supplier management, accounts payable, and materials management solutions is seeking an experienced professional sales Account Executive.
We are currently seeking to hire an accomplished sales professional, to assist in continuing to build our spend analysis solutions business. Rapidly expanding source-to-settle solutions company seeks a highly accomplished sales professional to promote the sales of our spend analysis solution into the West Coast commercial market. Knowledge of enterprise software and spend analysis desired, however the most critical criteria is a tenacious approach to new sales efforts in targeted accounts. A consistent proven track record of performance is required. True comprehension and ability to navigate and penetrate complex enterprise sales environments is required. Experience in supply-chain and/or past software sales experience in the following areas including, Sourcing, Reverse Auctions, Order Management/Procurement, Finance, Contracts, Supplier Performance, and Spend Analysis strongly preferred.
The ideal candidate provides accurate information to the Sales Management team and collaboratively structures competitive, tailored solutions. This individual must be an independent, autonomous and creative performer. This individual must also be a team player who can successfully partner with the pre-sales support function. For focused individuals who thrive in an environment of change and who have demonstrated a highly successful sales track record, this position provides high visibility, and extraordinary rewards.
Principal Responsibilities:
Sales Management
The Account Executive (AE) will be responsible to manage their territory and assigned accounts to improve pipeline and business volumes. This is done by:
Effectively identifying, qualifying and tracking leads;
Making timely decisions about which opportunities SciQuest will pursue;
Ensuring that appropriate resources are allocated to drive and support sales. When required, work with the appropriate support personnel to oversee the sales process for specific opportunities;
Comprehend and position key solution differentiators and value
Understand competitive landscape and successfully sell against competition in a highly competitive market
Establish an overall territory plan and articulate discrete actions required to win new work. The AE will manage and coordinate every aspect of specific sales opportunities?from the time that SciQuest decides to pursue an opportunity until a contract is signed;
Must be capable of managing a complex sales campaign, writing proposals, and negotiating contracts.
Business Volumes ? Pipeline/Quota
AE is required to generate a solid pipeline and to sell within the prescribed performance period.
Opportunity Tracking / SFDC
AE is required to enter all sales activity into Salesforce.com (SFDC)
As SciQuest qualifies an opportunity and pursues it through its lifecycle, the AE must systematically create updates to the opportunity record and reflect current information regarding sales stage, key dates, deal size, and so on.
Solution Development
AE will contribute to the development of solutions being proposed for prospects. As SciQuest develops the solution for an AE?s account, the AE is to clearly answer key questions that explain the value proposition, pricing, and competition in the sale.
Position Requirements:
A minimum of 7 years of demonstrable success selling complex software solutions in the West Coast market.
An undergraduate degree in Marketing, Business, Information Technology, with significant experience in the software and sales industry preferred.
An understanding of ERP offerings and spend analysis solutions and technology.
Proficiency in the sales processes and account/territory planning.
Proficiency in solution selling running complex sales cycles.
Rich rolodex of industry specific contacts.
Desire to work hard and take ownership of all facets of the sales process.
Proven ability to build and deliver credible business value propositions at all of the multiple levels (ex. CFO; VP of Supply Chain)
Self-motivated, driven, and capable of succeeding in a remote sales office.
Strong presentation and writing skills.
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6501 Weston Parkway
Suite 200
Cary, NC 27513
United States
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