Mid-Market Account Executive - Talent Solutions

Job Description
At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team.

We are looking for a Talent Solutions Account Executive to join our team in tapping into potential client opportunities and generating new business. You will be responsible for responding to inbound inquiries as well as blanketing your region with outbound activity. You will strategically approach target companies and teams, identify the best technology options and sell corporate solutions for recruitment. Although you strive to meet and exceed quota, you will always act in the best interest of the client.

Responsibilities

Prospect relentlessly to build pipeline and build strong personal relationships with prospects

Create reliable forecasts and be completely transparent with management on the pipeline status

Close new business consistently at or above quota level

Develop and execute on a strategic plan for the territory and document and distribute competitive information

Invest in colleagues and give coaching and advice when you see an opportunity for improvement

Work to develop and circulate the set of best practices that will be the foundation of this team

Listen to the needs of the market and share insights with product and marketing teams

Be proactive about solving problems even if it’s outside of your area and be ready to take on additional initiatives and responsibilities as they emerge

Seek out opportunities to be a leader and do everything you can to help the company achieve its larger objectives

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:

4+ years of applicable sales experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with recruiting, recruitment media and HR software

Experience with SaaS opportunities and Salesforce.com platform

Experience selling IT or recruiting solutions

Knowledge of software contract terms and conditions with the ability to create fair transactions

Strong negotiation and accurate forecasting skills

Demonstrated ability to find, manage and close high-level business in an evangelist sales environment

Ability to assess business opportunities and use data to inform decision making and persuade others

Ability to manage a large number of prospect situations simultaneously while positioning company products against direct and indirect competitors

Suggested Skills

Communication

Organization Skills

Goal Setting

Discovery Process

Deal Closure

Pay Range
The pay range for this role is $131,000 to $188,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We seek candidates with a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. LinkedIn considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other legally protected class.

LinkedIn is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants who request them. Requests can be submitted to LinkedIn via the accommodation request form.

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