
Account Executive, SMB
Calix
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Alabama • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $110,000 - $210,000 per year
About the role
- Develop and maintain existing account and prospect account relationships developing contacts at the executive and operational levels.
- Manage the complete and complex sales cycle, winning new accounts, and ensuring that Calix stays positively positioned within existing accounts by growing revenue, locking out competition, and uncovering new opportunities.
- Handle or facilitate both pricing and contract negotiations.
- Effectively deliver compelling presentations, in person and virtually, aligning Calix solutions to the business needs of a respective customer or prospect.
- Develop and execute effective territory and account plans that grow Calix market share and the adoption of Calix solutions in alignment and coordination with the larger territory and regional plan.
- Responsible for in-depth knowledge of the territory, identifying existing SMB target market businesses, and early identification of new entrants to the market.
- Target and engage prospects within the assigned territory.
- Collaborate within a matrix sales team aligned with the assigned territory and region.
- Represent Calix in trade shows, conferences, and other events as required, speaking to and delivering the Calix value statement.
Requirements
- 5+ years of sales quota overperformance within software/cloud/technology sales.
- Experience selling technology/cloud/software solutions and platforms along with business solutions.
- Experience utilizing CRM and other sales tools to document and execute sales efforts.
- Understanding and passion for solutions such as social media platforms, marketing innovation, and internet of things.
- Proficiency in sales methodologies such as SPIN selling, Karrass negotiation training, and the challenger sale.
- Strong storytelling ability to engage prospects and customers.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
sales cycle managementcontract negotiationterritory planningaccount managementCRM utilizationSPIN sellingKarrass negotiationchallenger salesoftware salescloud solutions
Soft Skills
relationship buildingpresentation skillsstorytellingcollaborationstrategic thinkingcommunicationproblem-solvingcustomer engagementnegotiationmarket analysis