Enterprise Account Executive
We are seeking a hardworking, driven individual with superb energy, passion and experience driving new business acquisition in the State, Local, and Education (SLED) market. This person will join a growing Public Sector Field Sales team and will cover the Dallas region. The Enterprise Account Executive will play an integral role in developing the territory and will focus on formulating and executing a sales strategy within an assigned territory, resulting in new customer acquisition and revenue growth.
With Verkada's consistent year over year growth, now is the perfect time to join the sales team. This is an outstanding career option for an enthusiastic sales professional looking to further their career in a fast paced dynamic environment while also being part of a rapidly growing start-up.
This position reports to the Sr. Regional Sales Director (Enterprise, South - SLED).
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement a comprehensive territory plan
- Manage the entire sales process to ensure delivery against key performance metrics and quota, with a strong emphasis on net new business sales
- Meet or exceed individual targets and contribute to the overall team and company success
- Initiate and manage expansion discussions to drive customer retention
- Devise a comprehensive customer acquisition strategy and partner with Verkada's channel partner sales organization
- Drive business growth and enhance market presence through a combination of customer engagements, marketing campaigns, executive briefings, industry conferences, events and market sector knowledge
- Gain an in-depth and detailed understanding of Verkada's business and products
- Create effective presentations and proposals; create urgency to drive deal closure, negotiate pricing and contractual agreements
- Provide account analysis, quarterly business reviews, and accurate revenue forecasts
- This role requires regular travel, estimated to be more than 50% of the time, including both domestic and international destinations as needed
What You Bring
5-10+ years of quota-carrying software / hardware technology or channel sales with focus on building a greenfield territory and landing new business; 2+ years selling technical solutions or products to the Public Sector (SLED, Local Government, Municipalities) is a plusProven track record of success in a sales-driven organization selling a highly complex technical solutionWillingness to have a strong field presence multiple days per week; Must live in territory & willingness to travel up to 50%Possess a hunter sales mentality with a strong desire to be successful, and have a proven track record of prospecting, closing new logos, and landing major accounts against incumbentsCustomer-focused with extensive experience developing customer relationships within SLED accountsExperience managing longer, complex sales cyclesExperience collaborating with an internal channel partner team to sell through and with channel partners is a plusRelevant software or hardware industry experience in any of the following domains; security software or hardware, computer networking and "how the internet works", subscription, SaaS, or Cloud software is a plusStrong knowledge and execution of MEDDIC is highly preferredSelf-motivated, tenacious, confident, with a willingness to engage in prospecting to maintain individual funnels as expectedIntellectually curious High IQ, EQ and self-awarenessExcellent communication skills (verbal and written) with peers, customers, and partnersThrive working in a fast paced dynamic environment with a strong sense of urgencyBS / BA degree strongly preferredVerkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources.
Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plansNationwide medical, vision and dental coverageHealth Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving optionsExpanded mental health supportPaid parental leave policy & fertility benefitsTime off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick timeProfessional development stipendFertility StipendWellness / fitness benefitsHealthy lunches provided dailyCommuter benefitsAdditional Information
You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time.Estimated Annual Pay Range $220,000 - $280,000 USD
Verkada is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.