Account Executive II (Cyber Security Sales, SMB & Mid-Market)
Job Profile Title & Level: Account Executive II, P3
Job Profile Summary:
The Account Executive II is responsible for acquiring and managing Small & Medium Enterprises (SME) accounts across defined sales territories. They leverage consultative selling approaches to identify cross-selling and up-selling opportunities, facilitate communication on customer’s business problems, and meet/exceed sales quotas. They also use a consultative approach to educate customers and assist in sales process improvements.
Responsibilities:
- Acquires and builds relationships with SME clients across defined sales territories, and meets/exceeds assigned sales quotas
- Leverages consultative selling approaches to identify business challenges and create solutions for prospects and customers
- Works with partner sales personnel to extend reach and drive adoption of the Barracuda products and solutions
- Delivers effective sales demonstration and presentations, covering the Barracuda Networks portfolio effectively
- Supports in creating clear goals and complete accurate forecasting through developing a detailed territory plans
- Facilitates complex accounts and transaction reporting to the account managers and leadership team
- Maintains continuity and up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technical developments, and governmental regulations that affect target markets
- Meets sales objectives and supports in development of go to market strategy for partnership
- Utilizes a consultative selling approach to educate channel partners and end-users and provide timely follow-up, closure and tracking of all identified opportunities
- Leverages specialized sales knowledge in breadth and depth to a variety of issues/projects within the team
- Works in a project-oriented manner contributing towards team-level goals
- Works closely with SMB account management teams to identify customer needs and provide tailored solutions
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s or a master’s degree in sales, business administration or equivalent
Experience:
- 3-5 years of experience in account management, sales, sales operations or equivalent
Skills:
Technical/Functional Skills:
- Account Management
- Consultative Selling
- Product Knowledge
- Sales Processes
- Sales Pipeline Management
- Business Acumen
- Customer Need Analysis
- Cold Calling
- Time Management
Behavioural Skills:
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Empathy
- Customer Focus
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking