Account Executive
Responsive, Dallas, TX, United States
Responsive, formerly RFPIO, is the market leader in a growing category of SaaS solutions called Strategic Response Management. More than 2,000 customers, including Google, Microsoft, Blackrock, T.Rowe Price, Adobe, Amazon, Visa and Zoom, are using the Responsive platform to manage business critical responses -including bids, questionnaires, assessments, and trust centers - that impact nearly half of a company's revenue. More than 35% of cloud SaaS leaders and more than 20 of the Fortune 100 standardize on Responsive, and the company has been voted "best in class" by G2 for 24 quarters straight. Customers have used Responsive to close more than $750B in transactions to-date. To learn more, visit responsive.io.
About the Role The
Account Executive (mid market)
is responsible for the acquisition of new customers, from lead to close. A successful Account Executive will develop a comprehensive understanding of the software and will be proficient providing demonstrations, answering prospective customer questions about the software, defining processes on the fly and will work closely with the sales development, revenue operations, contracts, marketing, and product teams to close deals.
As a member of this rapidly growing team, an Account Executive will have a direct impact on Responsive’s go-to-market strategy and will provide prospective customer feedback that will directly impact the development and improvement of the company’s cornerstone software.
Essential Functions
Establish strong relationships with prospective customers to grow revenue and identify, propose, and close new opportunities
Qualify leads received from the Sales Development Team
Ensure prospects have up-to-date knowledge of new products, features, roadmap and any other pertinent information
Negotiate pricing with customers
Work closely with the Contracts Department to facilitate contract finalization
Develop and manage a sales forecast & pipeline including carrying approximately 30 concurrent opportunities in order to exceed quarterly and annual quotas
Actively manage daily responsibilities including, but not limited to client development, scheduling appointments, sales presentations, and proposal management
Participate collaboratively within the structure of a sales team managed by a Regional Sales Director
Other Duties
Self-Generate approx. 50% of overall pipeline through outbound prospecting efforts
Achieve sales targets and outcomes consistently and on time
Develop and maintain strong working relationships across internal and external teams
Enter lead & customer information into CRM
Stay up-to-date with sales best practices and trends
Assist in the effort of customer payment collection to ensure payment as needed
Introduce closed deals to Customer Success Team
Knowledge & Skills
Self-motivated and adaptable
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience with RFx (RFP, RFI, DDQ, Security Questionnaire) processes
Demonstrated competencies in Salesforce.com, Microsoft Office, and web demonstration/ conference platforms
Proven success adhering to a sales methodology, MEDDPICC preferred
Qualifications
2-4 years B2B software sales experience
Able to consistently achieve sales quotas
Experience selling to enterprise/corporate accounts (SaaS preferred)
Experience engaging with prospects in a trial/POC/POV environment
Experience creating quarterly, monthly, and weekly sales plans
Experience learning and executing on a repeatable sales process
Additional Information Responsive uses a market-based compensation philosophy. A candidate’s starting base salary will be determined by the specific responsibilities of the role, as well as job-related skills, experience, qualifications, location, and current market trends. For this position, the Total Compensation range is $170,000-$200,000 (base + commission). Our recruiting team will provide details on the applicable range based on your location during the hiring process. Please note that this range covers base salary only and does not include bonuses, equity, or benefits.
In addition to a competitive compensation package, Responsive also offers the following benefits:
401k with company matching
Unlimited professional development and ongoing learning through LinkedIn Learning Solutions
4 weeks of paid vacation, paid sick days, and paid bereavement
✈ 4 week sabbatical after 5 years of service
Mental Wellness Program (EAP) to support your well-being and self-care
Team events, such as happy hours, off-sites, and team building events
❤️ Best-in-class health benefits, company paid for employee and company contribution for family coverage
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About the Role The
Account Executive (mid market)
is responsible for the acquisition of new customers, from lead to close. A successful Account Executive will develop a comprehensive understanding of the software and will be proficient providing demonstrations, answering prospective customer questions about the software, defining processes on the fly and will work closely with the sales development, revenue operations, contracts, marketing, and product teams to close deals.
As a member of this rapidly growing team, an Account Executive will have a direct impact on Responsive’s go-to-market strategy and will provide prospective customer feedback that will directly impact the development and improvement of the company’s cornerstone software.
Essential Functions
Establish strong relationships with prospective customers to grow revenue and identify, propose, and close new opportunities
Qualify leads received from the Sales Development Team
Ensure prospects have up-to-date knowledge of new products, features, roadmap and any other pertinent information
Negotiate pricing with customers
Work closely with the Contracts Department to facilitate contract finalization
Develop and manage a sales forecast & pipeline including carrying approximately 30 concurrent opportunities in order to exceed quarterly and annual quotas
Actively manage daily responsibilities including, but not limited to client development, scheduling appointments, sales presentations, and proposal management
Participate collaboratively within the structure of a sales team managed by a Regional Sales Director
Other Duties
Self-Generate approx. 50% of overall pipeline through outbound prospecting efforts
Achieve sales targets and outcomes consistently and on time
Develop and maintain strong working relationships across internal and external teams
Enter lead & customer information into CRM
Stay up-to-date with sales best practices and trends
Assist in the effort of customer payment collection to ensure payment as needed
Introduce closed deals to Customer Success Team
Knowledge & Skills
Self-motivated and adaptable
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience with RFx (RFP, RFI, DDQ, Security Questionnaire) processes
Demonstrated competencies in Salesforce.com, Microsoft Office, and web demonstration/ conference platforms
Proven success adhering to a sales methodology, MEDDPICC preferred
Qualifications
2-4 years B2B software sales experience
Able to consistently achieve sales quotas
Experience selling to enterprise/corporate accounts (SaaS preferred)
Experience engaging with prospects in a trial/POC/POV environment
Experience creating quarterly, monthly, and weekly sales plans
Experience learning and executing on a repeatable sales process
Additional Information Responsive uses a market-based compensation philosophy. A candidate’s starting base salary will be determined by the specific responsibilities of the role, as well as job-related skills, experience, qualifications, location, and current market trends. For this position, the Total Compensation range is $170,000-$200,000 (base + commission). Our recruiting team will provide details on the applicable range based on your location during the hiring process. Please note that this range covers base salary only and does not include bonuses, equity, or benefits.
In addition to a competitive compensation package, Responsive also offers the following benefits:
401k with company matching
Unlimited professional development and ongoing learning through LinkedIn Learning Solutions
4 weeks of paid vacation, paid sick days, and paid bereavement
✈ 4 week sabbatical after 5 years of service
Mental Wellness Program (EAP) to support your well-being and self-care
Team events, such as happy hours, off-sites, and team building events
❤️ Best-in-class health benefits, company paid for employee and company contribution for family coverage
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