Atlassian

Strategic Account Executive - West

Atlassian$228K — $255K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of quota-carrying Enterprise Software Sales Experience
  • Proven success in driving transformation deals with large global accounts
  • Expertise in engaging C-level executives and cultivating relationships
  • Experience with complex procurement processes among diverse stakeholders
  • Capability to lead a matrixed support team across various geographies
  • Proven track record in managing key customer relations and strategic sales closures
  • Strong familiarity with CRM systems for performance metrics
  • Ability to create and lead strategic account plans
  • Consultative approach in engaging customers to identify new business opportunities
  • Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets
  • Energetic leadership style that inspires team collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic account plans for growth and customer success
  • Act as primary contact for designated strategic accounts
  • Create and implement sales strategies for acquiring and retaining high-value accounts
  • Identify and cultivate relationships with key decision-makers
  • Build robust relationships with C-level executives
  • Understand customer business objectives to tailor solutions
  • Collaborate with internal teams to enhance sales processes and customer satisfaction
  • Lead negotiations and discussions for complex contracts
  • Conduct market research to sustain competitive advantages
  • Provide sales performance updates to senior management
  • Deeply understand company products to effectively communicate value
  • Travel as needed for client engagements and industry events
  • Mentor junior sales team members

Benefits

  • Health and well-being resources
  • Paid volunteer days
  • Engagement opportunities with local communities
  • Comprehensive support for employees and their families
  • Access to a wide range of perks and benefits
Full Job Description
Overview

There9s a strong earning potential for our sales team which is supported by the vast enterprise market awaiting our exploration, along with the consistent preference of our customers for Atlassian products.

We9re leading the way in responsibly integrating artificial intelligence into our cloud products as we aim to migrate our customers to the cloud while building trust through transparency of cost, moving faster with our collaborations, and accelerating our customers9 business outcomes and are tasked with constructing and executing a powerful sales strategy. The role involves steering the utilization of various products and services for our most significant and strategically important customer base. This includes overseeing a specific set of high-value customers, comprehending their long-term business goals, and formulating customized strategies to foster mutual growth and success. The responsibilities also encompass nurturing strong relationships with key decision-makers, identifying opportunities for upselling or cross-selling, as well as closely collaborating with internal teams, Channel Partners, Product Specialists, Account Managers, and Solution Engineers to deliver solutions that align with customer objectives.

We believe in the Atlassian values and want to use them as our compass in building a revolutionary sales model. Are you customer-focused and creative? Can you effectively organize resources to meet the needs of our customers?If yes, then we9d love to have you on our team!

Responsibilities

What You9ll Do:
  • Develop and implement named Account or Territory plans geared at both maximizing expansion opportunities across a wide portfolio of products and ensuring high bar of customer success
  • Be the main Atlassian point of contact or escalation point for designated strategic Accounts
  • Developing and implementing strategic sales plans to acquire and retain high-value accounts.
  • Identifying key decision-makers within target accounts and building strong relationships with them.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with C-level and other executive relationships.
  • Understanding the business objectives and challenges of potential customers and positioning solutions to address their needs.
  • Collaborating with internal teams, Channel Partners, Product Specialists, Account Managers, and Solution Engineers to streamline sales processes and enhance overall customer satisfaction
  • Leading complex negotiations and contract discussions with customers.
  • Conducting market research and staying informed about industry trends to identify new opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.
  • Providing regular updates and forecasts on sales performance to senior management.
  • Developing and maintaining a deep understanding of the company9s products and services to effectively communicate their value proposition to customers.
  • Traveling as necessary to meet with clients, attend industry events, and participate in conferences.
  • Mentoring and providing guidance to junior members of the sales team, if applicable.


Compensation

At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. We follow consistent hiring practices and account for each candidate9s skills, knowledge, and experience when setting base pay within the range.

Please visit go.atlassian.com/payzones for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.

This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.

Pay Ranges

In The United States, we have three geographic pay zones. For this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:

Zone A: $228,600 - $255,000

Zone B: $205,740 - $229,500

Zone C: $189,738 - $211,650

Qualifications

Your Background:
  • 10+ years of quota-carrying Enterprise Software Sales Experience
  • Experience driving transformation deals in large global accounts with multi-million dollar spend thresholds
  • Experience engaging and building C-level and other executive relationships
  • Experience navigating complex procurement processes with multiple stakeholders and complex purchasing needs
  • Proficient in leading and guiding a highly matrixed support team across geographies, getting cross functional teams aligned and marching toward the same goals
  • Experience managing key customer relationships and closing strategic sales opportunities
  • Extensive experience utilizing a CRM to achieve and correlate key performance metrics
  • Building and leading territory & strategic account plans
  • Proactively engages customers with a consultative, solution-oriented approach in discovering new opportunities
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding performance targets
  • Excited to engage and influence your team, driving strength, passion, and excitement to your colleagues


Benefits & Perks

Atlassian offers a wide range of perks and benefits designed to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health and wellbeing resources, paid volunteer days, and so much more. To learn more, visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits

About Atlassian

Atlassian is a leading provider of collaboration, development, and issue tracking software for teams. With over 194,000 customers worldwide, including 85 of the Fortune 100, Atlassian is changing the way teams work. Our products help teams organize, discuss, and complete shared work. Atlassian has a unique business model that allows us to deliver software to teams of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises. Our products are available on a subscription basis, with no upfront fees or long-term commitments. Atlassian was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Atlassian
Size
6,433 employees
Market Cap
$31.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.1 billion
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+34.9%
Revenue
$1.8 billion
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