Enterprise Account Executive- Education

1 hour, 47 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Sales and Business Development
Smartsheet

Smartsheet

Smartsheet provides an enterprise work management platform that enables teams to efficiently manage projects, automate processes, and enhance collaboration through a user-friendly interface that combines spreadsheet functionality with advanced workflow...

Internet Software & Services
1K-5K
Founded 2005

Description

  • Navigate complex higher education and school district procurement processes and sales cycles.
  • Identify and engage stakeholders across executive leadership, IT, academic, and administrative teams.
  • Build and maintain relationships with CIOs, IT directors, procurement officers, and other senior decision-makers.
  • Respond to RFPs and RFQs and tailor proposals to institutional needs.
  • Travel to key customers for executive presentations, user group presentations, and industry events as needed.
  • Develop and prospect new business opportunities within existing customer accounts.
  • Expand Smartsheet’s footprint across additional departments and agencies within accounts.
  • Partner with Sales Engineers, Solutions Consultants, Sales Development, and Customer Success teams to manage the full sales cycle and close business.
  • Track pipeline, bookings, and sales activity using CRM and other sales enablement tools.
  • Manage customer relationships from pre-sale through renewal across multiple functional groups.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of full-cycle sales experience in a technology-focused field; SaaS experience is highly preferred.
  • Proven success selling into state and local governments, K-12, or higher education institutions.
  • Experience with RFPs, procurement cycles, and government contracting vehicles such as NASPO, GSA, and DIR.
  • Experience managing customer relationships in a B2B environment.
  • Ability to travel as needed within the assigned region.
  • Experience prospecting and managing a designated territory to drive revenue growth.
  • Ability to research accounts for upsell opportunities and multi-thread across the organization.
  • Data-driven sales approach with the ability to use metrics to guide customer strategy.
  • Strong relationship management skills and experience working with senior-level leadership.
  • Familiarity with CRM software and proficiency with Google Suite.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

  • Employer-subsidized medical, vision, and dental coverage for full-time employees.
  • 401(k) match of 50% of contributions up to the first 6% of eligible pay.
  • Monthly stipend to support work and productivity.
  • Flexible Time Away Program plus sick time off.
  • Company-sponsored life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage for US employees.
  • 12 paid holidays per year.
  • Up to 24 weeks of parental leave.
  • Personal paid Volunteer Day.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities, including access to Udemy online courses.
  • Company-funded perks including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and a personal Smartsheet account.
  • Teleworking options from any registered US location, role specific.
  • Market-competitive incentive opportunity in addition to base salary.
  • US base salary range of $90,000 to $185,000.

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