Enterprise Account Executive responsible for building customer relationships and driving sales for Upwind’s Cloud Security solutions in Eastern Canada.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to identify and generate new business pipeline, exceed revenue targets, and win new enterprise logos
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of customer needs, challenges, and business objectives to effectively position Upwind’s solution with C-level executives and technical stakeholders
Partner closely with technical teams to ensure seamless integration and implementation to accelerate the time-to-value realization for clients
Lead and execute end-to-end sales cycles with excellence in all phases: from pipeline generation and opportunity qualification to the creation and delivery of a quantifiable business case / ROI justification
Collaborate and build trusted relationships with Upwind channel partners and ecosystem to expand and optimize market reach
Lead contract negotiations to completion and successful closure
Requirements
Proven track record of driving and closing enterprise deals
Ability to effectively sell to both C-level executives and technical stakeholders in Cloud / Security / DevOps
Consistent achievement of quota and revenue targets with strong W2 history
Familiarity and experience utilizing proven qualification methodologies (e.g. MEDDPICC) and a disciplined sales process
Maintain accurate forecasting and reporting of the business to leadership and embrace a data-driven approach to SFDC hygiene
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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