[Remote] Account Executive - Washington & Oregon

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Granicus provides cloud-based digital solutions that help government agencies communicate and build stronger relationships with residents. The Account Executive will drive cross-sell and upsell opportunities with existing state and local government clients by developing territory plans, managing outreach, and leading the full sales process from qualification through close.

Responsibilities

• Client partnerships range from small towns, villages, and cities under 140K, to counties under 180K population
• Develop a comprehensive sales strategy and business plans to up-sell and cross-sell new products and services to existing client partners within their assigned territory
• Work to identify market trends, best practices, referrals, and new opportunity areas
• Lead all stages of the sales process from lead generation to win/close
• From cold calls to sales meetings, demonstrations to negotiation
• Virtual and face-to-face meetings
• Conduct initial qualification and discovery to determine client's current environment, potential projects, and challenges and goals to determine how Granicus solutions will help them achieve their goals
• Use an engaging and penetrating discovery process to flush out true sales opportunities
• Effectively listen and understand where a prospect is today and where they want to be, then develop a persuasive solution & teach the prospect what they may not have known
• Teach client about market trends, challenges and issues they did not know existed, and share best practices, all in an effort to develop new sales opportunities
• Prepare engaging presentations and demonstrations to groups ranging from 1 to 25 stakeholders
• Work with company resources and teams to leverage knowledge in an effort to successfully lead the sales process
• Build and cultivate relationships both horizontally and vertically through communications and conducting follow-up communications · Use Salesforce.com to track all sales activity properly, keep all contact/lead data accurate, create new opportunities, and move opportunities thru all stages of the sales process from lead to win/close
• Effectively manage your sales funnel and sales forecasting
• Monitor and communicate target market information accurately to management
• Exceed KPIs for daily, weekly, and monthly activity goals for calls, appointments, demonstrations, sales meetings, etc
• Develop deep personal expertise and understanding of company solutions
• Identify opportunities for new solutions or functionality of Granicus software
• Stay current on industry trends and new or innovative approaches
• Participate in selected industry activities, organizations/associations, and trade-shows as needed
• Represent Granicus in a positive manner, foster trust, and reinforce thought leadership
• Other duties as assigned
• Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company's information security program
• Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies

Skills

• Proven pattern of success in software sales or highly technical consultative sales to business or government
• Consistent record of outperforming quota in previous field sales position(s)
• Successful record of managing a sales funnel with deals valuing between $10-$50K of annual recurring revenue
• Strong understanding of information technology and multiple platforms, and the ability to learn new technologies quickly (LAN/WAN, web design, network security, and Audio/Visual technology)
• Experience working with various levels of customer leadership teams, from Managers to Directors to C-Level Executives
• Proficient with MS Office product suites
• Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, closing, organizational, time management, and teamwork skills
• Self-motivated and driven to succeed; takes initiative, willing to go the extra mile
• Ability to problem solve quickly
• Ability to multi-task and work within a team atmosphere
• Clear sense of integrity, work ethic, and a sincere interest in building strong relationships that are founded on trust
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Previous experience with government or parliamentary procedure is a plus
• Experience using [Salesforce.com](http://Salesforce.com) is a plus, but not required

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off – Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and live your life.
• Company-Wide Wellbeing Days – Paid days off to unplug and focus on your mental health.
• Work From Home Reimbursement – Support a productive home office environment.
• Multiple Health Plan Options – Including a 100% employer-paid plan.
• Employer HSA Contributions – When enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan.
• Fitness Reimbursement Program – Stay active, your way.
• On-Demand Mental Health Support – Access to Headspace and other wellness tools.
• Paid Parental Leave – For both birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) – With a generous company match.
• Life & AD&D Insurance – 100% employer-paid coverage for peace of mind.
• Online Learning Platforms – Fuel your professional development.
• Competitive Salary & Bonuses – Your contributions are valued and rewarded.

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