Amazon

Senior Account Executive, Sales

Amazon$113K — $160K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 5+ years of B2B or enterprise sales experience focusing on hunting new business
  • Experience with sales CRM tools like Salesforce
  • Experience positioning and selling innovative solutions
  • Knowledge of procurement and source to pay processes

Responsibilities

  • Proactively reach out to potential customers to generate new business opportunities
  • Initiate outbound calls and engage sellers in meaningful conversations
  • Introduce products, highlight benefits, and address questions or concerns
  • Build rapport and establish strong relationships with sellers
  • Deliver compelling sales presentations via video communication
  • Track and report sales activities using Salesforce
  • Maintain relationships with existing customers to ensure satisfaction and upselling opportunities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Support for adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
Full Job Description
This is an Outbound Sales role, selling our Inventory and Shipping solution through highlighting our customer centric feature adoptions to predominantly Amazon MFN (Merchant fulfilled network) Sellers. We are looking for a Sr. Account Executive or Business Development Manager with Outbound sales experience, who can meet and exceed high activity targets and enjoys the fast pace of sales.

The Sr. Account Executive will need to excel in the following Leadership Principles; Deliver Results, Customer Obsession, Insist on highest standards, Learn and Be Curious and Bias for Action.

Key job responsibilities

The Sr. Account Executive primary responsibility will be to proactively reach out to potential customers and generate new business opportunities for the company. This role will be engaging with prospects over the phone, email, or other communication channels to introduce our products or services, build relationships, and close sales.

- Prospecting: A knowledge of hunting the correct point of contacts and levels will be needed. Comfort engaging with all levels (Management to C-Suite) is also needed.

- Prospect Engagement: Initiate outbound calls to sellers and engage them in meaningful conversations

- Introduce our product, highlight its benefits, and address any questions or concerns they may have

- Encourage account sign up and channel connection

- Build rapport and establish strong relationships with sellers through effective communication and active listening

- Understand seller needs, challenges, and goals to position our offering as a valuable solution

Product Knowledge:

- Develop a deep technical understanding of our product, including Power features, it's benefits, and competitive advantages

- Articulate this information clearly and persuasively to sellers, highlighting how our offering can meet their specific requirements

Sales Presentations:

- Deliver compelling sales demonstrations to sellers, via video communication

Objection Handling:

- Address objections or concerns raised by sellers in a professional and persuasive manner

- Provide accurate information, overcome objections, and position our offering as the optimal solution

Sales Closing:

- Utilize effective sales techniques to guide sellers through the decision-making process and active seller status

Sales Metrics and Reporting:

- Track and report sales activities, outcomes, and pipeline progress using Salesforce

- Provide regular updates on sales performance, Voice of the seller, and key learning's to the sales manager or team

Customer Relationship Management:

- Maintain relationships with existing customers, ensuring their satisfaction and identifying upselling opportunities through Power Feature adoption

- Nurture long-term relationships to drive life time value and referrals

Continuous Learning:

- Stay up to date with industry trends, product knowledge, and sales techniques

- Participate in training programs, attend sales meetings, and engage in self-development activities to enhance sales skills and effectiveness

- Written and verbal communication

- Interpersonal skills experience

- Persuasion and negotiation knowledge

- Knowledge in self-motivation and target-driven

- Experience to work independently and as part of a team

- Knowledge with CRM (customer relationship management) software and sales tools

- Experience to handle rejection

- Results-oriented knowledge

- Experience to adapt and willingness to learn

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience positioning and selling innovative solutions to new and existing customers and market segments

- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications

- Experience with sales CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar software

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of B2B or enterprise sales with a focus on hunting new business experience

- Knowledge of procurement and source to pay processes and solutions or equivalent experience

- Experience identifying trends and needs to improve an already closed large-scale technology deal

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, TX, Austin - 113,100.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
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1,608 employees
Market Cap
$832.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
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