Senior Account Executive
At a glance
Senior Account Executive role at Rocket Software. United States · full-time · $97,500–$131,625 base.
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What you'll do
- Sell infrastructure and application software to Global 1000 customers, connecting solutions to business and IT priorities
- Build pipeline through proactive prospecting, territory planning, customer meetings, and field marketing events
- Lead sales campaigns with sales engineers, marketing, and lab teams from early opportunity shaping through close
- Maintain Salesforce forecasts and negotiate pricing and contract terms with management
- Represent customer needs throughout the sales process while pursuing profitable revenue growth
What you bring
- At least eight years selling solution software to Global 1000 clients
- A bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline
- Experience selling large software transactions to senior executives, preferably against quotas above two million
- Background with complex, multi-year subscription and perpetual-license deals
- Trusted relationships in the assigned region and the ability to meet customers in person weekly
Who this fits
This role suits a self-directed enterprise software seller who can navigate complex accounts, influence senior executives, and consistently create new opportunities. You’ll spend half your time in the field at trade shows and customer meetings, with a strong focus on proactive hunting and large transactions.
From the employer
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
Job Description Summary:
The Senior Account Executive is an enterprise software sales professional who sells a platform of software solutions to Global 1000 clients. This individual understands executive selling into large companies, outstanding communication skills and brings current relationships. Proactively prospecting and leading meetings with customers weekly.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Sell a portfolio of infrastructure and application software that optimizes and modernizes enterprise systems.
Work closely with Field Marketing to develop prospects and events.
Lead sales campaigns with the extended team of Rocket sales engineers, marketing and lab groups.
Ensure best-in-class customer sales satisfaction and reference-ability with our customers.
Meets revenue targets and strategic objectives, including growing the sales pipeline, creating territory plans.
Actively use Salesforce and maintain weekly, monthly and quarterly sales forecasts.
Work with management to negotiate pricing and contact terms.
Serve as a trusted advisor to customer business and IT leaders, aggressively shape opportunities early in the sales cycle. Advance opportunities into profitable revenue growth for the company.
Demonstrate breadth and depth of knowledge in aligning the company's capabilities to business and IT priorities and positioning relative to competitors.
Advocate for customer needs during sales cycle and in addressing any delivery issues
Research and understand each customer's industry and business, strategies and challenges.
Required Qualifications:
8+ years of sales experience in solution software to Global 1000 clients.
Ability to adapt to the situation, impeccable honesty, integrity, and ethics.
Work in a company with a sales culture that supports and rewards high achievers.
Proactively tackles difficult problems often with a new perspective.
Can articulate a vision, influence others, plan and organize resources and deliver the results.
Strive to exceed expectations and able to work independently.
Has the business acumen and experience to navigate large, complex customers with a portfolio product line.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated history as a consistent top performer selling software solutions to senior executives with quotas in excess of 2M, selling large transactions.
Hunter who will proactively create and qualify new opportunities and meet customers in person every week.
Experience with complex, multi-year subscription and perpetual licenses sales.
Network of trusted relationships within designated region
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field
Travel Requirements:
50% of your time in the field working at tradeshows and meeting with customers/clients
Information Security:
Information security is everyone’s responsibility. A fundamental principle of information security at Rocket Software is that all individuals in the organization have a responsibility for the security and protection of company information and IT Resources over which they have control, according to their role.
Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:
At Rocket we are committed to an inclusive workplace environment, where every Rocketeer can thrive by bringing their full selves to work. Being a Rocketeer means you are part of our movement to continually drive inclusivity, diversity and equity in our workforce.
Annual salary range for this position is between $97,500.00 - $131,625.00 gross before taxes.This position is eligible for commissions in accordance with the terms of the company’s planWhat Rocket Software can offer you in USA:
Unlimited Vacation Time as well as paid holidays and sick time
Health and Wellness coverage options for Rocketeers and dependents
Life and disability coverage
Fidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings with matching contributions
Monthly student debt benefit program
Tuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities
Leadership and skills training opportunities
EOE M/F/Vet/Disability. Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
At Rocket Software, we believe AI is a critical enabler of innovation and productivity. All Rocketeers are expected to actively leverage AI-powered tools and technologies, where appropriate, to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and deliver greater impact in their roles. Embracing continuous learning and the responsible use of AI is an essential part of how we work.
Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
As part of our commitment to a safe and trustworthy workplace, we include background and reference checks in our hiring process.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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