Enterprise Account Executive

Job Overview

As a Strategic Account Executive, you will work cross-functionally with our lead generation, pre-sales engineering and value engineering teams to position project44 within our target market s supply chain technology. You will be the owner of the accounts and territory. As such, you will develop and execute a comprehensive territory business plan which details account strategies and the specific way in which you will exceed your goals. This will include the detailed understanding of the customer s organizational structure and clear understanding of how you will gain alignment with all key stakeholders.

You are an energetic, self-starter. You are a highly effective communicator both internally and externally to customers, prospects and partner. You have track record of over-achievement, a positive outcome, proven and demonstrative hunting capabilities with the ability to think strategically. Your style is considered consultative in nature and your process allows you to clearly understand the prospects business needs and help provide the solutions.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop detailed sales plans and sales forecasts
• Travel to meet with clients, prospects and partners
• Manage a large portfolio of enterprise accounts
• Consistently meet quarterly and annual targets
• Understand competitive solutions and project44 differentiators
• Drive active sales cycles while building new business pipeline through prospecting and relationship building with top tier Shippers
• Be the leader, manage and direct a sales strategy that allows for customer, channel and project44 to win
• Summarize product feedback gathered from customer meetings and act as advocate for our customers with internal development and product teams
• Maintain up to date knowledge of logistics industry, EDI, and blockchain
• Ability to sell across multiple Lines of Business simultaneously (IT, Procurement, Transportation, Supply Chain/Logistics)

Required Skills

• Experience selling Supply Chain SaaS Software or Complex SaaS Solutions
• Experience in a fast-growth technology company
• Comfortable delivering presentations to leadership and large groups
• Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach to achieve objectives
• Highly organized with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines consistently
• Willingness to travel for key customer meetings and events
• Strong understanding of the supply-chain and logistics space is highly preferred
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and consistently deliver results
• Proven track record of meeting or surpassing an annual quota of $1M+

Additional Qualifications

• Successfully developed a pipeline and closed and above in the top accounts in the region
• Previous sales process and methodology training
• BA/BS or equivalent educational background
• In-office Commitment: Our office is where ideas spark, connections thrive, and innovation comes alive. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic and committed to joining our team on-site, in our beautiful headquarters four days a week. Together, we re building something extraordinary-learn, grow, and thrive in our fast-paced, transformative environment.
• Relocation offered: We re proud to call Chicago home - a walkable downtown, amazing food, and a team that makes big ideas move fast. And we re ready to help you make it yours, project44 offers relocation assistance for team members joining us from outside the area.