Senior Account Executive

Precisely in Australia is expanding and have opened a new role for a software sales professional to join our team. In this role, you will focus on sales of the full portfolio of Precisely products including Data Integrity, Data, IBM solutions and professional services into Enterprise and Government accounts.  

The Sales Account Executive is a results-focused, motivated sales professional who will identify and bring to closure direct sales engagements, upgrade and expand existing accounts, and work closely with regional partners. They will develop and implement a comprehensive strategy that maximizes opportunities for Precisely products and services. As Precisely’s growth and success is based on our customer’s success, a passion for owning and driving the complete customer lifecycle is critical.

What you will do:  

• Learn and understand Precisely products and services, and the Precisely approved sales methodology. 
• Develop an understanding of key industry trends, market opportunities, and common pain points in your territory. 
• Develop and execute business plans to generate pipeline and revenue within assigned territory. 
• Build strong client relationships and leverage that network to expand into new accounts or buying centers. 
• Collaborate with Precisely’s Marketing, Sales Engineering, Services teams and more to generate customer demand and compelling business propositions based on Precisely’s solutions. 
• Leverage internal resources and the broader Precisely ecosystem - channel partners, distributors, and technology partners - to extend your reach and impact within your territory. 
• Prioritize customer value and experience throughout the customer lifecycle. 
• Document sales steps and manage your territory forecast utilizing Precisely’s Salesforce CRM. 
• Support the VP of APAC in accordance with the region’s strategy and plans.

What we are looking for: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and 5+ years in enterprise software sales (SaaS preferred). 
• Equivalent experience will be accepted in place of the educational requirement.  
• Strong client engagement and relationship-building skills at all levels. 
• Strong negotiation skills and demonstrated success with value- or outcome-based selling. 
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and time management skills.  
• Working knowledge and selling experience in the Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Telco, Retail, Government, etc. 
• High levels of intellectual curiosity and adaptability; you strive to understand your clients’ businesses and collaborate to define innovative solutions. 
• Approximately 25% travel is required. 

Preferred Requirements 

• SaaS software sales experience. 
• Experience selling into government and similar large complex accounts.
• Successful selling history within a global company with a broad products / services portfolio. 
• Demonstrated experience driving complex sales cycles and customer success within a matrixed selling organization. 
• Canberra geographic location is preferred, but not required for otherwise highly qualified candidates.

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