The Opportunity:We are searching for an experienced Sales Executive that has a drive to help solve complex problems with prospects in the industries listed above. You will join a high-energy, fast moving sales team while advancing deals through the sales cycle in collaboration with account teams, sales engineers, and partners. Advancement within LightEdge, engagement with executive business leaders, and self-development are all core parts of the organizational culture.
You Will- Own the entire sales process from prospecting to close
- Prospect into mid-market to small enterprise companies to supplement the lead flow provided by the Marketing and Channel teams
- Develop a deep comprehension of customer's business & identify business drivers behind technology initiatives
- Work closely with members of the sales team, multiple technical resources & departmental teams to ensure you are aligned with the prospect's business drivers
- Ensure high forecasting accuracy and consistency
You Are- Someone with 3-5+ years closing experience selling to mid-market to small enterprise organizations
- Driven and have met/exceeded direct sales goals
- Experienced in selling into heavily regulated organizations with the ability to win new logos
- Are curious, a problem solver, optimistic and coachable
Bonus Points- Previous experience with IaaS/Datacenter sales
- Familiarity with the challenger sale
- C-level/Executive sales background
- Experience with Salesforce, Outreach, Chorus.ai
- Bilingual (English and Spanish speaking)
With over 20 years in business, LightEdge offers a full stack of best-in-class IT services delivering flexibility, security, and control. Our solutions include premier colocation across seven purpose-built data centers spanning Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Omaha, NE, Austin, TX, and Raleigh, NC, industry-leading private Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and cloud platforms, and the top global security and compliance measures. Our owned and operated facilities, integrated DR solutions, and premium compliant cloud choices make up a true Hybrid Cloud Solution Center. LightEdge annually undergoes third-party audits for ISO 20000-1, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS 3.2, and SSAE 18 SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3.