
Strategic Account Manager – Enterprise Sales
Aptiv
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Boston • California • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $295,800 - $332,300 per year
About the role
- Account and Customer Relationship Management.
- Accurately forecast expected revenue and achieve/exceed quota targets.
- Develops effective and specific account plans to ensure revenue target delivery and sustainable growth.
- Establishes strong management and C-level relationships based on knowledge of customer requirements and commitment to deliver value.
- Understand assigned customers technology footprint, strategic growth plans, technology strategy and competitive landscape.
- Lead designated territory, including accounts, account relationships, prospect profiling, and sales cycles.
- Follow a disciplined approach to and meet weekly funnel-add targets.
- Be proficient in and bring all Wind River offers to bear on sales pursuits such as VxWorks, Wind River Linux, Simics, eLxr, and Wind River Studio.
- Advance and close sales opportunities through the successful execution of the sales strategy and roadmap.
Requirements
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in enterprise software sales, with a strong focus on Linux-based solutions.
- Demonstrated track record of growing sales and exceeding booking targets selling software to large enterprise Product Management and/or Engineering and/or IT organizations.
- In-depth knowledge of the enterprise Linux market and industry trends.
- Understanding of cloud and edge computing technologies and their impact on enterprises.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Bachelor degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
- An MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus.
- Strong understanding of Linux operating systems, cloud and edge computing, and enterprise IT environments.
- Willingness to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events, with a flexible approach to work schedules.
- Must be legally able to work in the United States without requirement of any type of visa sponsorship or transfer, now or at any time in the future.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
- Competitive Salary: Attractive base salary with performance-based incentives - UNCAPPED Plan.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a leading technology company.
- Work with cutting-edge technology and a team of passionate professionals dedicated to driving innovation.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Linux-based solutionsVxWorksWind River LinuxSimicseLxrWind River Studiocloud computingedge computingenterprise software salesaccount management
Soft Skills
communicationnegotiationrelationship-buildingarticulation of technical conceptscommitment to deliver valuedisciplined approachflexibilitycustomer relationship managementforecastingsales strategy execution
Certifications
Bachelor degree in BusinessBachelor degree in Computer ScienceMBA