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Join us as an Account Executive at Akeneo, where you'll play a pivotal role in expanding our presence by selling innovative solutions to leading brands, retailers, manufacturers and distributors. Reporting to the VP of Sales, you'll be part of the Americas sales team, known for its strong sense of collaboration and collective success, where every contribution is recognized and celebrated. At Akeneo, we value autonomy and trust our employees to take ownership of their work, empowering you to make impactful decisions and shape your own path. With Akeneo driving innovation in the Product Experience category, you'll be joining us at an exciting time to help shape the future of this fast-evolving industry!
Job Responsibility:
Manage and grow a pipeline of mid-market accounts, driving new business while fostering long-term relationships with clients and key decision-makers
Act as a lead on complex sales cycles by maintaining regular communication with prospects, adjusting strategies and managing negotiations while addressing the concerns of multiple stakeholders to close high-value deals
Collaborate closely with internal teams, including sales engineering, marketing, and customer success, to deliver tailored solutions that meet client needs and align with company goals
Work with Akeneo's strategic partners to identify and close sales opportunities, ensuring seamless collaboration and leveraging partner relationships to drive joint success
Build and maintain a deep knowledge of the company's products and market trends to create compelling value propositions that resonate with mid-market buyers and address their unique business challenges
Leverage CRM tools (like Salesforce) to track and update deal stages, providing accurate and insightful sales forecasts that keep leadership informed on pipeline health and revenue potential.
Requirements:
You have +2 years in a closing role selling SaaS solutions (experience in the e-commerce industry would be a plus)
You have experience leading complex sales cycles involving different touchpoints, such as internal teams (e.g. Pre-Sales, Customer Success) and partners (e.g. System Integrators, ISVs)
You are comfortable presenting in front of C-levels and have strong communication skills
You can work autonomously but also value collaboration and teamwork.
Nice to have:
experience in the e-commerce industry would be a plus
What we offer:
25 days of annual leave with flexible working hours
hybrid setup allowing 3-4 days working from home
Option to Work from Anywhere for up to 30 days per year
$600 budget to enhance your home office
$80 monthly sustainable transportation allowance
16 weeks of paid maternity leave
4 weeks of paid leave for the second parent
gradual return to work program
2 paid volunteering days annually
Employee Resource Groups dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion
$1,000 annual budget for personal professional development
career paths, internal mobility opportunities
"Women in Leadership Programme"
8-week onboarding program
100% employer contribution for employees and their dependents for medical, dental, and vision benefits up to the set caps
401k with a 4% company match
short as well as long-term disability insurance
individual and confidential sessions with a mental health practitioner or coach of your choice