
Account Executive
M-Files
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Oslo • Norway
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About the role
- Prospecting and winning new customer accounts.
- Creating and managing your own sales pipeline
- Assessing a prospect's complex, technical document management/business process needs and develop a comprehensive solution with M-Files Intelligent Information Management Software.
- Qualifying potential customers.
- Conducting daily online demos and onsite meetings with prospective customers demonstrating the M-Files Solution.
- Generating proposal agreements.
- Negotiating complex sales cycle to close
- Some travelling is required
Requirements
- **Sales & Customer-Facing Experience**:
- **B2B sales experience** in a technology-focused setting.
- Experience in a **customer-facing position** (such as consultant, sales engineer, or sales representative) is highly preferred, particularly with one or more of the following focus areas: **Document Management, Database, ERP, Integration, or CRM solutions**.
- **Prospecting & Growth Mindset**:
- Taking pleasure in reaching out to new clients and implementing effective prospecting strategies.
- A proactive growth mindset focused on achieving targets and a strong enthusiasm for working in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment.
- **Sales & Business Development Experience**:
- Proven **B2B sales experience**, along with the ability to conduct professional, persuasive remote/onsite meetings with software demonstrations.
- Previous experience in **solution selling**, particularly with **document and content management systems**, is highly desirable.
- Experience in **business development**, prospecting, and success during the initial stages of the sales cycle is advantageous.
- **Communication & Client Engagement**:
- Proven ability to communicate a solution’s **value, strengths, and benefits** with excellent verbal and written communication skills to clients.
- Ability to listen to the customer and translate their needs into actionable pre-sales tasks and new business proposals.
- Ability to overcome objections and challenges.
- **Technical & Industry Knowledge**:
- Experience using a **Customer Relationship Management (CRM)** system (e.g., Salesforce.com).
- Working knowledge of **Windows-based environments** and **Microsoft Office applications**.
- Experience in the **energy, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors** is beneficial, as well as previous work experience in **SaaS business**.
- **Previous knowledge of M-Files is an asset.**
- **Language Skills**:
- Native speaker of **Norwegian**, **Swedish**, or **Danish**.
- Fluent in **English**, both written and spoken, with exceptional communication skills in both languages.
- **Education**:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent experience.
Benefits
- A dynamic, supportive, and international team culture where your ideas matter.
- Clear career progression and personal development opportunities.
- Access to world-class sales and marketing technology.
- Competitive salary and uncapped commission structure.
- Guaranteed commission structure during the onboarding phase to provide financial stability as you build pipeline and familiarize yourself with our sales process.
- Flexible remote work, with opportunities to travel for team meetings and events.
- The chance to make a real impact at a fast-growing, innovative company.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
B2B salessolution sellingprospectingsales pipeline managementdocument managementCRM solutionsbusiness developmentsales presentationsnegotiationM-Files
Soft Skills
communicationclient engagementlisteningovercoming objectionsgrowth mindsetpersuasionadaptabilityproblem-solvingenthusiasmteam collaboration