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We’re looking for an Account Executive, New Business to help us develop and close new business with small to medium sized business customers. You will work in a fast paced sales environment selling Hootsuite solutions to prospective customers. You will work with our inbound lead generation teams as well as prospect and generate outbound leads, helping our prospective customers choose Hootsuite as their Social Media Management partner.
Job Responsibility:
Successfully acquire new small and medium sized business customers by responding and actioning internal leads, in order to achieve individual quota targets
Provide customer value from the prospecting stage to completion of sale. Prepare, organize and structure your sales processes throughout the end to end sales cycle
Partner with customers to understand the product fit and recommend and sell Hootsuite solutions that align with their needs and overall goals on social
Deliver product presentations and demos to potential customers and prospects, demonstrating Hootsuite’s products and how it can align to their strategic goals
Consult with internal stakeholders such as solutions consultants, professional services and customer success as needed throughout the sales cycle
manage, track and report sales activities and results through Salesforce, Sales Navigator and 6Sense
Facilitate a warm handoff to the implementation and customer teams following the close of the initial customer sale to ensure a smooth customer transition and onboarding
Engage and educate existing commercial customers on Hootsuite's value proposition
maximize the value of each account by aligning customer's unique needs and overall goals on social media
Develop rapport with customers by proactively providing insightful market information and solutions that showcase maximum benefits from Hootsuite products
Perform other related duties as required
Requirements:
Entry level of B2B sales experience OR 1+ years of lead generation/business development representative experience (experience in software considered an asset)
proven ability to achieve or exceed assigned quotas
Ability to focus on client business value, return on investment, and customer solutions (not features-focused selling)
Experience building/executing on assigned account/territory plans
Open Communication: clearly conveys thoughts, both written and verbally, listening attentively and asking questions for clarification and understanding
Commitment to Results: Consistently achieving results, demonstrating high performance and challenging self and others to deliver results
Customer Focus: Demonstrates a desire to proactively help and serve internal/external customers meet their needs
Negotiation: Successfully obtains commitment to a solution or idea, while maintaining integrity and relationships
Perseverance: Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish—doesn’t give up
What we offer:
Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, life/disability insurances
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Group RRSP plan with a company match of up to 4% of base salary (Canada)
401k Plan with a company match (up to 4% of base salary) (US)
Global Parental Leave: 26 weeks of full and partially paid leave for permanent employees with 12+ months service