Account Executive

Role Summary

Who we want

The ideal candidate will be someone with a strong record of achievement in a new business sales position within SaaS &/or/other online based technologies.

Having a background selling into multiple Executive/C-Level stakeholders is a must.

Experience navigating through an organisation to sell a multi-solution offering, with the ability to drive urgency and be assertive in every step of your process

Ability to navigate ambiguous circumstances both internally and externally

Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines and objectives

Proven tenacity and success with prospecting your own accounts and setting your own meetings.

Comfort in developing a technical understanding of how our products work, to enable stronger sales cycles.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining a pipeline of new prospect accounts.
• Uncovering and understanding a client’s needs through in-depth discovery and positioning Bazaarvoice’s value according to those specific needs
• Demonstrating the value propositions of our products and services by positioning a high-ROI solution.
• Confidently lead a sales cycle and collaborate internally with various teams to close business (pre-sales, marketing, product specialists etc.).
• Ability to manage and grow the territory with accurate and realistic forecasting.

Requirements

• 5+ years new business sales experience in SaaS.
• Follows a proven sales methodology. We use BANT /MEDPIC which we’ll give you full training on, but we expect knowledge and experience of a recognised sales methodology.
• Proven track-record of overachieving quota, and clear demonstrable experience of building champions in new accounts to draft mutual close plans with the client.
• T he ability to drive urgency and be assertive in every step of your process
• Exceptional work ethic: Self-motivated with an ability to learn quickly and hold yourself accountable to hitting quota
• Resilience: Must be comfortable handling objections, rejection, and hearing “No”, shaking it off, and continuing forward
• Motivation: You have a high level of enthusiasm and energy that can be felt on the other end of the line
• Coachability: You must be able to listen and take training/feedback with a positive approach and implement it back into your work
• Communication: Clearly and concisely communicate, as well as effectively listen with both clients and internal business partners"
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About the Company

Why join Bazaarvoice?

Customer is key

We see our own success through our customers’ outcomes.

We approach every situation with a customer first mindset.

Transparency & Integrity Builds Trust

We believe in the power of authentic feedback because it’s in our DNA.

We do the right thing when faced with hard choices. Transparency and trust accelerate our collective performance.

Passionate Pursuit of Performance

Our energy is contagious, because we hire for passion, drive & curiosity.

We love what we do, and because we’re laser focused on our mission.

Innovation over Imitation

We seek to innovate as we are not content with the status quo.

We embrace agility and experimentation as an advantage.

Stronger Together

We bring our whole selves to the mission and find value in diverse perspectives.

We champion what’s best for Bazaarvoice before individuals or teams.

As a stronger company we build a stronger community.

Want to see our culture in action? Explore our global Linkedin Life Page, Life at Bazaarvoice to see the bigger picture, or visit our APAC Life Page to meet our regional teams and see what life is like in our local offices.

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

B azaarvoice provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants according to their experience, talent, and qualifications for the job without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender stereotyping, and marital status), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law in every location in which the company has facilities. Bazaarvoice believes that diversity and an inclusive company culture are key drivers of creativity, innovation and performance. Furthermore, a diverse workforce and the maintenance of an atmosphere that welcomes versatile perspectives will enhance our ability to fulfill our vision of creating the world’s smartest network of consumers, brands, and retailers.

Please note that a standard pre-employment background check forms part of our selection process. This will be conducted with your consent and will strictly focus on information relevant to the role.