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The Account Executive is a highly driven, net-new business hunter responsible for generating revenue growth within an assigned North America territory. This role focuses on proactive outbound prospecting, building pipeline, and closing complex, multi-stakeholder SaaS deals within manufacturing and related industries. The ideal candidate combines disciplined sales execution with strong strategic thinking, leading executive-level discovery, positioning value-based solutions, and navigating full sales cycles with precision. Success in this role requires a self-directed, resilient team player who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, demonstrates ownership of results, and collaborates effectively across cross-functional teams to deliver a seamless customer experience.
Impact You Will Make
- Own and deliver against annual sales targets within an assigned North America territory, with full accountability for net-new revenue generation and account growth
- Develop and execute strategic territory and account plans to expand the customer base and drive pipeline creation
- Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through close, maintaining control and momentum across complex, multi-stakeholder deals
- Partner closely with Business Development and Marketing to align on target accounts, messaging, and outbound strategy; actively participate in outreach and meeting execution
- Lead discovery, qualification, and solution positioning with executive stakeholders, establishing clear objectives and advancing opportunities effectively
- Organize and deliver tailored solution demonstrations, including functional overviews and coordinated deep dives with subject matter experts as needed
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, marketing, customer success, and professional services to align on customer needs and ensure successful deal execution
- Partner with professional services to define scope, success criteria, and delivery expectations for customer engagements
- Maintain a deep understanding of the company’s solutions, services, and competitive positioning, effectively articulating key differentiators in the market
- Travel, as needed, to support team and individual goals
What You Will Bring:
- 5+ years of experience in a quota-carrying, outbound sales role within SaaS or manufacturing technology, with a strong emphasis on net-new logo acquisition
- Consistent track record of exceeding sales quotas and delivering predictable, high-quality results in enterprise sales environments
- Demonstrated success navigating complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles involving solutions that span multiple business functions
- Strong executive-level discovery and qualification skills, with the ability to align solutions to strategic business priorities
- Advanced pipeline generation and management capabilities, with high accuracy in forecasting and disciplined CRM usage
- Formal training or certification in a recognized sales methodology (e.g., value-based, consultative, or solution selling) with consistent application
- Highly self-directed and accountable, with the ability to thrive in fast-moving, high-growth environments requiring resilience, adaptability, and ownership of results
Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
- Experience selling into Manufacturing, Wholesale, or Distribution sectors
- Familiarity with CRM, ERP, and sales technology ecosystems
We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable; and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We want you to learn new things in this role, and we encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we’re looking for. We also know that diversity of background and thought makes for better problem solving and more creative thinking, which is why we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.
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