Freshworks

Account Executive - Enterprise (SLED)

Freshworks$105K — $165K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Dallas, TX
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of demonstrated success in SaaS enterprise sales, particularly in ITSM and EX solutions.
  • Experience selling specifically to Higher Education institutions is highly valued.
  • In-depth knowledge of SaaS platforms and their effectiveness in enhancing institutional efficiency.
  • Proven ability to manage sales pipelines and implement solution selling methods successfully.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess customer needs and tailor recommendations accordingly.

Responsibilities

  • Develop customized ITSM and EX strategies for Higher Education clients, highlighting productivity optimization.
  • Engage with various stakeholders, including administrators and IT leaders, to tackle unique challenges in Higher Education.
  • Establish and manage a strong sales pipeline that aligns with medium- to long-term sales cycles for Higher Education.
  • Create and deliver value propositions that resonate with institutional goals and budgets.
  • Collaborate with marketing, solutions engineering, and customer success teams to ensure a smooth client experience.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including dental, medical, and vision insurance.
  • Equity options and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) available.
  • Flexible paid time off (PTO) and flexible spending options.
  • Commuter benefits to assist with transportation costs.
  • Wellness benefits to support overall employee health and wellbeing.
  • Parental leave and adoption benefits to support familial needs.
Full Job Description
As an Account Executive, Enterprise (SLED), you will play a pivotal role in expanding Freshworks' footprint within Higher Education institutions. This role focuses on engaging multiple stakeholders across colleges and universities, delivering customized ITSM and EX solutions, and empowering institutions to drive productivity and employee satisfaction through our advanced software. You'll thrive in complex, consultative sales processes with high-budget deals and medium-to-long sales cycles, helping Higher Education institutions improve employee workflows and IT efficiency. Key Responsibilities • Solution Selling: Develop tailored ITSM and EX strategies for Higher Education clients, demonstrating how Freshworks' solutions optimize productivity and enhance faculty and staff engagement. • Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with diverse decision-makers, including administrators, IT leaders, and HR departments, to address unique challenges within Higher Education institutions and deliver impactful outcomes. • Pipeline Management: Build, maintain, and execute a robust sales pipeline, ensuring consistent progress through medium- to long-term sales cycles tailored to the Higher Education sector. • Customized Engagements: Create and present compelling value propositions that align with institutional goals, priorities, and budgets. • Collaborative Approach: Partner with Marketing, Solutions Engineers, and Customer Success teams to create seamless, end-to-end experiences for prospects and clients in the Higher Education vertical. Qualifications Experience: • 5-8 years of proven success in SaaS enterprise sales, with strong experience in ITSM and EX solution selling. • Prior experience selling to Higher Education institutions is a strong plus. Expertise: • Advanced knowledge of SaaS platforms and their role in driving institutional efficiency. • Hands-on experience with ITSM solutions and EX platforms designed to improve faculty and staff productivity and engagement. Skills: • Mastery in solution selling and pipeline management. • Strong analytical abilities to assess customer needs and provide tailored recommendations. Additional Information The annual base salary range for this position is $105,000 - $165,000 USD + Variable Compensation (where applicable) Compensation is based on a variety of factors including but not limited to location, experience, job-related skills, and level. Bonus/equity may be available. Freshworks Benefits: Freshworks offers multiple options for dental, medical, vision, disability, and life insurance. Equity + ESPP, flexible PTO, flexible spending, commuter benefits and wellness benefits are also offered. Freshworks also offers adoption and parental leave benefits.

About Freshworks

Freshworks is a cloud-based customer engagement software company that provides businesses with a suite of products to enhance their customer experience. The company's products include Freshdesk, Freshservice, Freshsales, Freshcaller, and Freshchat. Freshworks was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.
Learn more about Freshworks
Size
3,000 employees
Market Cap
$4 billion
Industry
NASDAQ

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