Software Sales Account Manager

Overview Software Sales Executive/Named accounts - for Texas- Houston/Austin region. Quest Software builds the foundation for enterprise AI with solutions in data governance, cybersecurity, and platform modernization . More than 45,000 companies, including 90% of the Fortune 500, trust Quest to solve their most critical IT challenges. From securing identities and modernizing platforms to preparing data for AI, we help enterprises unlock their full potential. Quest strives to be the best of the very best in everything we do. We are fanatically customer‑focused and proud to support the most complex customers with the highest IT demands in the world. It’s exciting, rewarding, and hard work, offering career and personal growth. The Software Account Manager is a quota‑carrying, team‑oriented, and experienced sales executive focused on directly driving the sale of Quest’s Windows Management solutions and identifying opportunities and leading sales engagements. The role involves orchestrating the software sales engagement, winning competitive opportunities, expanding existing customers, collaborating with Quest groups, and guiding customers to invest in Quest’s software solutions. Responsibilities Prospecting, developing, and closing opportunities for Windows Management solutions through the entire Sales Cycle Understand and leverage Quest's partner landscape Leverage existing C‑level, executive, and customer relationships to present Quest’s Strategic Software Solutions in an assigned account base Expand the existing adoption of Quest Software inside current install bases Implement a solution‑selling strategy that fully leverages the business value of Quest Software Proactively lead a strategic account planning process that develops mutual performance objectives, financial targets, and critical milestones Develop and implement territory‑wide business and sales action plans to achieve sales quota in the assigned territory by: Account mapping/planning and opportunity identification Qualifying prospects and following a disciplined solution‑selling approach Establishing accurate/qualified sales forecasts Qualifications 10+ years of experience in field‑based positions with consistent over‑quota achievement 5+ years of selling software solutions Ability to share due credit with coworkers; display enthusiasm and promote an energetic and fun group working environment; works closely with multiple departments as needed; supports group decisions and solicits options/feedback from coworkers Business and technical acumen with the ability to navigate organizational layers Maximize customer‑facing activities with the ability to listen, understand, and communicate strategic solutions, utilizing effective discovery techniques to uncover sales opportunities Travel as needed Benefits Competitive pay, annual bonuses, and top‑performer recognition Comprehensive health, family, and retirement benefits Flexible work options, generous PTO, and wellness programs Professional growth through learning platforms, mentorship, and leadership programs Inclusive teams that reflect the world we serve, supported by Employee Resource Groups and our Equality & Inclusion Council Why Quest At Quest, Your Work Makes An Impact. You’ll help organizations get AI‑ready while building your career with a global team of innovators. We offer competitive pay and benefits, flexible work, professional growth, and inclusive teams. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Quest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Quest is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Quest will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Application Information Come join us. For more information, visit us on the web at Quest Careers Innovate.Collaborate.Grow. Job seekers should be aware of fraudulent job offers from online scammers and only apply to roles listed on quest.com/careers using our applicant system. We do not use text messaging or third‑party messaging apps like Telegram to communicate with applicants; please exercise caution if you are approached in this way and only interact with people claiming to be Quest employees if they have an email address ending in @quest.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr