UL

Senior Sales Executive - Software

UL$94K — $190K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of related sales experience
  • Bachelor’s and/or graduate degree in software engineering or related field
  • Deep knowledge of specialty products/services in assigned software portfolio
  • Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets
  • Relevant technical skills for assigned products/services
  • Strong business acumen and understanding of sales processes
  • Proficient in MS Office and CRM software

Responsibilities

  • Support development of multi-year account plans in Software
  • Contribute strategic input on customer needs and trends
  • Prioritize and maintain ongoing relationships with accounts
  • Perform product demos and advise on software integration
  • Build relationships based on technical credibility
  • Serve as main client contact throughout sales cycle
  • Communicate technical value propositions to clients
  • Maintain relationships post-sale for software renewals
  • Collaborate with account managers on opportunity identification
  • Facilitate smooth hand-offs to implementation and Customer Success teams

Benefits

  • Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Wellness benefits focused on mental and financial health
  • Retirement savings (401K) plans
  • Paid time off including 15 vacation days, 12 holidays, and 72 hours of sick time
  • Eligible for an uncapped sales commission plan from day one
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Supports development of multi-year account plans in Software by providing insight on area of specialization
  • Contributes to the development of strategy by providing input on customer needs, pain points, trends, etc. to product / service manager.
  • Maintains ongoing plan to prioritize portfolio of accounts and maintain relationships throughout the year, identifying opportunities for software renewal.
  • Under moderate guidance, performs product demos and advises customers on how to integrate software into an existing IT environment.
  • Uses technical credibility to build relationships with buyers and centers of influence, in support of Global account leaders
  • Serves as main point of client contact throughout sales cycle.
  • Specific to the customers current technology platforms and systems, communicates value proposition to clients based on highly technical knowledge.
  • Maintains ongoing relationships after initial sale has closed in order to effectively convert software renewals.
  • Works under moderate guidance of the sales leadership on proposals and closings as directed by account leaders
  • Actions on opportunities to sell specialty Software products and services
  • Works with account managers on discovery and opportunity identification
  • Works under the guidance of account managers to seamlessly work with customers throughout the sales cycle.
  • Collaborates with Solution Architects in gathering customer requirements.
  • Serves as primary point of contact, responsible for articulating value proposition and managing client interactions. Brings in additional technical resources when needed to support sales opportunities
  • Provides input to account owner during account planning process on potential growth opportunities
  • Makes connections and builds trusted advisor status with relevant account owners.
  • Supports smooth hand-off of customer to implementation teams and Customer Success team post-sale.


Qualifications

  • 5+ years of related sales experience.
  • Bachelors and/or graduate degree in software engineering or related field.
  • Deep knowledge and experience with specialty product / services within assigned Software portfolio.
  • Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
  • Relevant technical capabilities related to assigned specialty product / service.
  • Business acumen and deep understanding of business sales processes.
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), and CRM software.

What you'll experience working for ULS

What we offer:

Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated annual OTE (on track earnings) for this position is $159,500 - $190,900 USD which includes a base salary of $94,500 - $125,900 USD and 100% on target performance. Members of the sales team are eligible to participate in the UL Solutions Sales Commission Plan on day one and it is uncapped. The annual target incentive for this position is contingent upon performance. Compensation is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors.

This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

The deadline for this application is 11/15/26.

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About UL

UL is a global safety certification company headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. It was founded in 1894 and has been providing safety testing, inspection, and certification services for over 125 years. UL operates in over 100 countries and has more than 14,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to promote safe living and working environments by advancing safety science. UL's services cover a wide range of industries, including consumer products, industrial equipment, building materials, and more.
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