Motive

Director of Strategic Accounts, Western U.S.

Motive$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of SaaS or relevant Enterprise field sales experience required
  • Proven track record of exceeding sales quotas
  • Experience partnering with Fortune 500 or Fortune 1000 clients
  • Strong ability to build relationships with C-suite executives
  • Data-driven mindset for strategic sales planning
  • Exceptional communication skills to articulate value propositions
  • Residence in the Pacific or Mountain Time Zones is required

Responsibilities

  • Prospect and win new strategic business by developing C-suite relationships
  • Develop champions within prospects to secure RFP wins and grow contracts
  • Collaborate with the internal account team to optimize buying decisions
  • Identify and resolve issues with critical thinking and best solutions
  • Demonstrate value of integrations and partner ecosystem to prospects
  • Plan effectively to meet and exceed sales goals
  • Gain deep understanding of technology platform to inform business iterations
  • Monitor market trends to provide consultative insights

Benefits

  • Remote working flexibility
  • Access to a global network of opportunities
  • Inclusion in a recognized workplace culture with high employee satisfaction
  • Support for professional growth and development
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a high-energy environment
Full Job Description
Director of Strategic Accounts, Western U.S.

Remote - United States - Western U.S.
About the role:

As a Director of Strategic Accounts at Motive, you are responsible for developing and closing business with Motive's largest prospects. You will sell into the most impactful companies in North America that power the physical economy, the majority being in the Fortune 500. We are seizing the opportunity created by our strong product positioning and pushing up market. You will lead the charge, selling the value of our products and the business outcomes that can be achieved in partnership with Motive.

Our Directors of Strategic Accounts sell across multiple industries, including trucking, oil & gas, construction, agriculture, manufacturing, consumer transit, or any other business that requires a fleet of vehicles. Because of the collaborative nature of our Go-to-Market team, a win-as-a-team mentality is a must. In this high-energy role, you should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high standards of quality.
What you'll do:
  • Prospect and win new Strategic business through developing key C-Suite and executive relationships within key prospects to drive expansion of that business with all key accounts
  • Develop champions within our prospects to ensure RFP wins and grow contractual-based business
  • Partner with the balance of your internal account team at Motive and leverage customer analytics and other available resources to optimize buying decisions to increase the perceived value of Motive
  • Resolve problems, including identifying issues, thinking critically to determine the optimal course of action, and implementing best available solutions
  • Work with technical resources to display to prospects the power of integrations & how our partner ecosystem increases the value of our hardware and software
  • Effectively plan to meet and exceed your ongoing business goals and revenue quotas
  • Develop a deep understanding of our technology platform and operations, using that understanding and market input to bring back iterations to our business
  • Constantly study and deepen understanding of market trends to enable consultative insight
About you:
  • You have deep Enterprise sales experience partnering with F500 or F1000 clients
    • 7+ years of SaaS or industry relevant Enterprise field sales experience required
  • You show a strong track record of exceeding quotas and rapidly growing your book over time backed up by data
  • You have an ability to build rapport with C-suite & executive decision-makers, influencing outcomes through both an understanding of the customer's business and the unique solutions that Motive can deliver
  • You show a history of working independently with a data-driven mindset for charting a path to short, medium, and long-term sales goals
  • You have best-in-class communication skills, with the ability to successfully convey key value propositions and quickly manage objections
  • This role will be covering accounts in the Western/Central U.S.. so we are considering only candidates that live in the Pacific or Mountain Time Zones for this particular position.

About Motive

Motive is a software company that provides cloud-based solutions for the automotive industry. The company's products include customer relationship management (CRM) software, sales and service applications, and data analytics tools. Motive was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Emeryville, California. The company has a strong focus on innovation and has received numerous awards for its products and services. Motive has a small team of around 200 employees and is privately held.
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