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Legna Software Account Executive in Winston Salem, North Carolina
Applicants will only be considered if both (1) you are already eligible to work in the United States, and (2) you will be able to physically work in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer
Overview:
Legna Software is seeking an Account Executive to join our team of intellectually curious entrepreneurs. The primary objective of the Account Executive is to grow our software solutions footprint in our target markets. This individual will drive a full-cycle sales process for our software and services through prospecting, building relationships with key decision-makers, presenting the value of our solutions, negotiating contracts, and closing opportunities. The successful candidate will understand and identify industry trends, buyer personas, and buyer pain points, and will be able to articulate how our software solution can address those needs. We're looking for a driven professional who will become a subject matter expert – of our product, their territory, and the buyer's journey.
You will join a growing sales organization that includes our Chief Executive Officer and a team of Sales Development Representatives who will help you set meetings and execute opportunities. This is a high-impact position with substantial growth and career development opportunities given the early stage and rapid growth trajectory of the company.
Key responsibilities:
Drive the entire sales process: target prospects, identify solutions, conduct software demonstrations, negotiate, and close
Identify new sales opportunities using enabled qualifying skills and tactics supported by a structured sales process, including Sales Development Representative-sourced opportunities
Provide continuous verbal and written updates on forecast, opportunity pipeline and territory plan
Exercise judgment with defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
Unite knowledge of Legna's products and services with understanding of wood/forest products industries to connect with clients
Encourage deep, positive, long-term relationships with clients that result in referrals and continued growth in the business relationship
Present the value proposition to all levels within the organization
Stay current with product features and external developments
Qualify a high volume of prospects in and out of the opportunity pipeline
Key attributes/experiences for the successful candidate:
3-7 years of selling experience; outside sales experience preferred, but not required
Experience selling SaaS solutions preferred
Knowledge of and experience in the forestry industry preferred
Bachelor's degree required
Exceptional communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal)
Excellent time management, decision making and organizational skills
Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively with C-level decision-makers
Resourceful self-starter with desire and aptitude to work autonomously
Hunter sales mentality
Strong technology skill set
Competitive/self-motivated with exceptional work ethic
Shows high degree of personal integrity and leadership within the business development department
Compensation:
Legna offers a competitive compensation package including a competitive salary and incentive bonus, 401K, medical, dental and life insurance, and paid vacation/holidays.