Sales Account Executive, SMB - Talent & Learning

LinkedIn

$112K — $160K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of applicable sales experience
  • Experience with recruiting, recruitment media and HR software
  • Experience with SaaS opportunities and Salesforce.com
  • Experience selling IT or recruiting solutions
  • Strong negotiation and accurate forecasting skills
  • Ability to assess business opportunities using data for decision-making
  • Skill in managing multiple prospects while competing against various products

Responsibilities

  • Prospect relentlessly to build a strong pipeline and personal relationships
  • Create reliable forecasts and maintain transparency about pipeline status
  • Close new business consistently above quota
  • Develop and execute a strategic territory plan, sharing competitive insights
  • Invest in colleagues by providing coaching and advice
  • Document and share best practices as the foundation for the team
  • Collaborate with product and marketing teams by sharing market insights
  • Proactively solve problems and take on additional responsibilities as needed

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model that promotes flexibility
  • Opportunity for performance-based bonuses
  • Equity options available as part of compensation
  • Access to a well-rounded benefits package, including healthcare
  • Focus on professional development and coaching
  • Encouragement of leadership opportunities within the company
Full Job Description
Job Description

At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team.

We are looking for a Talent Solutions Account Executive to join our team in tapping into potential client opportunities and generating new business. You will be responsible for responding to inbound inquiries as well as blanketing your region with outbound activity. You will strategically approach target companies and teams, identify the best technology options and sell corporate solutions for recruitment. Although you strive to meet and exceed quota, you will always act in the best interest of the client.

Responsibilities:
  • Prospect relentlessly to build pipeline and build strong personal relationships with prospects
  • Create reliable forecasts and be completely transparent with management on the pipeline status
  • Close new business consistently at or above quota level
  • Develop and execute on a strategic plan for the territory and document and distribute competitive information
  • Invest in colleagues and give coaching and advice when you see an opportunity for improvement
  • Work to develop and circulate the set of best practices that will be the foundation of this team
  • Listen to the needs of the market and share insights with product and marketing teams
  • Be proactive about solving problems even if it's outside of your area and be ready to take on additional initiatives and responsibilities as they emerge
  • Seek out opportunities to be a leader and do everything you can to help the company achieve its larger objectives


Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of applicable sales experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with recruiting, recruitment media and HR software
  • Experience with SaaS opportunities and Salesforce.com platform
  • Experience selling IT or recruiting solutions
  • Knowledge of software contract terms and conditions with the ability to create fair transactions
  • Strong negotiation and accurate forecasting skills
  • Demonstrated ability to find, manage and close high-level business in an evangelist sales environment
  • Ability to assess business opportunities and use data to inform decision making and persuade others
  • Ability to manage a large number of prospect situations simultaneously while positioning company products against direct and indirect competitors

Suggested Skills:
  • Communication
  • Organization Skills
  • Goal Setting
  • Discovery Process
  • Deal Closure


LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

The pay range for this role is $112,000 to $160,000 OTE. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visit https://careers.linkedin.com/benefits.

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