Sales Enterprise Client Account Executive - Higher Education, Social Impact

• Managing sales activities to exceed assigned revenue objectives
• Providing tactical and strategic plans with specific measurable time frames to penetrate an account
• Generate new sales opportunities to ensure an adequate pipeline
• Collaborate with Client Success Managers (i.e. Account Managers) to generate additional revenue from existing client base
• Following up on leads, completing RFP's etc.) into accounts to establish additional relationships
• Executing on the plan to position Blackbaud as solution of choice
• Becoming a 'trusted business advisor' and establish Executive relationships at senior levels within client accounts
• Differentiating Blackbaud's solution by positioning professional services
• Provide and or coordinate appropriate resources such as online demonstrations and proposals when needed to educate clients and advance sales cycles
• Working closely with professional services to present a total solution
• Build and maintain an accurate pipeline and timely sales forecasts to management
• Identifying internal teams, providing direction and leadership in each sales engagement
• Develop a deep understanding of customer industry trends

• 8+ years’ experience in positioning and selling large, complex SaaS CRM and/or ERP software solutions within Higher Education sector
• Proven experience developing and managing Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Knowledge and experience working within a solution-selling or consultative selling methodology
• Experience selling/navigating a complex sale
• Experience in both acquiring new business and cultivating existing relationships for business
• A proven track record of consistent over quota achievement within a solutions software vendor
• Entrepreneurial drive and work ethic

Nonprofit industry experience a plus

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Remote-first workforce
• 401(k) program with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• Generous Parental Leave
• Volunteer for vacation
• Opportunities to connect to build community and belonging
• Pet insurance, legal and identity protection
• Tuition reimbursement program