Sales Account Executive – Midwest

at Springbrook Software (view profile)
Location Anywhere, United States of America
Date Posted November 8, 2024
Category Sales / Marketing / Biz Dev
Job Type Full-time
State Telecommute

Description

Why Springbrook:

Springbrook Software is the premier provider of cloud-based ERP and payments solutions tailored for local government entities and special districts. For over three decades, we have been pioneers in setting operational standards for small to medium-sized municipalities and utility districts, focusing on efficiency, economy, and security. Our solutions are trusted by over 3,000 cities, towns, and districts across the nation, enhancing financial management, payroll, and utility billing processes.

At Springbrook, we cultivate a work environment that values performance, productivity, and teamwork. Our team members are empowered to innovate and excel alongside colleagues who share a passion for transforming the public sector through cutting-edge technology. We prioritize fun, engagement, and a balanced work-life dynamic, offering competitive salaries and superior benefits.

Join us if you're inspired to contribute to a new era of transparent, efficient, and innovative governance. We're eager to welcome forward-thinking individuals ready to make a significant impact.

Where You Fit:

Springbrook is currently seeking an Account Executive to focus on hunting for New Logo opportunities in the Small/Medium Government Agency arena assigned in the Midwest region (WI, MN, IL, IA). The Account Executive will be responsible for selling Springbrook's subscription and perpetual license offerings. This individual will also have Existing accounts they will work with to upsell add on modules, cloud migrations, as well as maintaining their high level of satisfaction with Springbrook.

The ideal candidate is experienced at managing a sales territory and pipeline, actively engaging in outreach, and working with prospects to nurture their development into qualified opportunities. They understand that pipeline building and development is the foundation of success in this hunting role. They will understand how to use their Sales Engineer, Manager, and supporting executive team in a way that leverages those resources to gain momentum with their prospects. They will also have a solid foundation in early-stage discovery, needs development, and establishing compelling business consequences that drive decisions. The ideal candidate will act as a consultant and be able to translate Springbrook product offerings into solutions to those identified needs. They will understand the importance of competitive differentiations, and how to establish important buying criteria that their prospects should consider in their decision. The ideal candidate will have the competitive spirit and desire to compete to win, and to exceed their quota target. They will bring enthusiasm and energy to the role in a way that spreads to all who interact with them.

Activities will include assisting with direct marketing and lead generation campaigns, working directly with marketing on events and trade shows, prospecting, contract negotiation, responding to RFP's, arranging customer references, and leading prospect meetings that include Discovery, Demonstration, and Solution Proposal. Extremely important is the dedication to clean, complete, and accurate recording and maintenance of Salesforce Account, Contact, Opportunity, Call/Email, Task and Event records.

This position is remote work but will require moderate travel.

Responsibilities:

  • Achieve quarterly and annual booking targets
  • Identify and build relationships with key decision makers in prospect organizations
  • Reach out to prospects on a regular basis to develop relationships, understand their needs, and nurture them into active opportunities
  • Conduct business meetings via telephone and web conference
  • Develop an understanding of business issues and opportunities to deliver high-impact solutions and value propositions
  • Create strong customer loyalty with New Logo accounts
  • Use existing media and tools to create compelling sales presentations
  • Develop actionable business plans that provide you a roadmap to success
  • Lead the development of account plans and manage periodic account reviews
  • Manage an existing account and continue to build pipeline
  • Maintain CRM database (Salesforce) with accurate prospect information
  • Coordinate sales activities across many lines of business such as executive, support, delivery, and finance
  • Ability to accurately forecast opportunities for a rolling 12-month cycle, focusing on current quarter and next quarter forecasts
  • Facilitate discussions internally and externally relative to coordinating strategic leverage that will drive opportunities forward in the sales cycle, and to minimize potential objections
  • Provide proactive sales feedback on product roadmap, delivery, and support initiatives
  • Support Regional and National trade shows and industry events
  • Maintain general awareness of Springbrook security and privacy policies
  • Report any security incident or suspected security incident to the Springbrook Incident Response Team

Required Qualifications:

  • Track record of consistently meeting or exceeding quota
  • Minimum 4+ years of New Logo sales experience selling ERP solutions (both software and services).
  • Minimum 4+ years selling to local government agencies, townships or municipalities in a hunting role
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills and a proven track record of achieving set goals
  • Experience with the proper use of Salesforce
  • Strong prospecting skills
  • Time management, with the ability to focus on daily activities that that drive pipeline growth and revenue generation
  • Outstanding interpersonal communication skills
  • Travel required: 20-50%

Desired Qualifications:

  • Industry domain knowledge, with preference given to candidates with ERP or Accounting software sales experience
  • Familiarity with government sales cycles
  • Extra consideration for candidates that reside in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois or Iowa.

Applicants must have the unrestricted ability to work in the United States (sponsorship is not offered)

Springbrook Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Springbrook does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://springbrooksoftware.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1351860-119719.html

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