Named Account Sales Executive

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The Role

The Sales Executive is a high energy sales executive who manages a dedicated territory of named accounts. You will build lasting relationships across all marketing executives and roles within your named accounts.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience as an individual contributor sales exec selling membership, marketing services, content services, event sponsorship, lead generation and advertising services.

Responsibilities include:

• Grow a named account territory of 40 global B2B technology companies built from existing clients, prior clients, and new prospects.
• Manage an existing territory with up to $1.0M in annual spend to renew.
• New accounts are provided each month from the new account sales team.
• Build deep relationships with key Marketing executives in every named account including: CMO, Events, Advertising, Lead Generation, Product Marketing, Field Marketing and Market Intelligence.
• Achieve annual bookings quota with consistent monthly/quarterly goal attainment.
• Sell member sponsorship services, event sponsorships, research sponsorships, lead generation, magazine advertising, editorial, website advertising, webinars, and email campaigns.
• Average contract transaction sizes range from $25,000 to $250,000.
• Work with a dedicated Client Success Manager to assure high quality delivery with every client.
• Assure client renewal and upsell with routine ongoing client relationship management.

Professional Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Direct sales experience in a membership, marketing, events, publishing, or technology environment.
• Experience selling into the marketing teams at B2B technology companies.
• Proven results in growing revenue and penetration within a named account territory.
• Hands on experience with marketing services including lead generation, email, webinars, advertising, social media and events.
• Proven experience with account development and prospecting.
• Commitment to a high activity selling approach leveraging calling and emailing skills.
• Experience with managing a named account territory in SFDC and pipeline management best practices.
• Excellent speaking and writing communication skills.

Compensation

The Key Account Sales Executive enjoys a competitive base salary and an aggressive commission plan that includes over plan accelerators and overall uncapped income potential.

• 4% commission on renewal sales up to prior year bookings
• 7% commission on all growth up to annual bookings quota
• 10% commission on all growth over annual bookings quota

Annual quota OTE is expected to be between $125K – $200K based on your territory and experience. The role participates in all SAPinsider employee benefit programs including healthcare coverage, life insurance, 3 weeks paid vacation and 401K plan.

Next Steps: Take the Lead on Your Future

Send your confidential resume and cover letter to SAPinsider to David Southwick, Chief Revenue Officer, david.southwick@wispubs.com and reference the role in your cover letter and why this is the right next step for you.