Account Executive - Cary HQ, North Carolina, United States

Job Description · Account Executive, Retail Vertical · We're a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers.    · If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career ...

Job description

Job Description

Account Executive, Retail Vertical

We're a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers.   

If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you'll find it here. We're recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more.  

The US Commercial Team is looking for an Account Executive to support and grow SAS in the commercial retail vertical throughout the region.  

As an Account Executive, you will: 

• Sell software, solutions, and services to current and prospective customers by leveraging sales opportunities to acquire, grow, and retain accounts within your assigned territory.

• Prospect within assigned accounts to uncover business needs, qualify opportunities, and determine resources required for success.

• Implement territory and account management strategies, identifying high-potential accounts, advancing opportunities through the sales cycle, and forecasting timelines to close business.

• Collaborate with pre-sales resources, virtual sales teams, account managers, and executives to ensure timely responses to qualified, high-revenue leads and strategic account development.

• Prepare quotations, proposals, and contracts, working cross-functionally to finalize agreements and set delivery schedules.

• Follow up with customers to monitor satisfaction, uncover additional revenue opportunities, and nurture ongoing relationships.

• Utilize company account planning tools and sales methodologies (such as BASE or Strategic Selling) for pipeline management, forecasting, and identifying accounts with strong close potential.

• Apply knowledge of company marketing goals, industry trends, and SAS applications to assess account needs and recommend appropriate solutions.

• Develop and execute action plans to close business for high-potential accounts and further expand relationships within the territory.

• Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.  

Required qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, MIS, or other relevant discipline.

• Requires a minimum of five years of experience in the sales, marketing, or technical support of computer software solutions (including related training products and services), computer hardware, or telecommunications software/hardware. Specific industry related experience may be considered in combination with the above requirements.

• Knowledge of basic sales techniques; knowledge of hardware and/or software acquisitions cycles and buying influences.

• Ability to analyze and evaluate territory dynamics and develop a sales plan; ability to communicate technical and business concepts and relate them to SAS applications and user needs; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to travel. 

Additional competencies, knowledge and skills 

• Sales Planning: Develops and executes strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and drive business growth.
• Customer Centricity: Prioritizes customer needs and delivers tailored solutions that enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
• Relationship Building: Cultivates strong, trust-based relationships with clients and stakeholders to foster long-term partnerships.
• Obstacle Navigation: Proactively identifies and overcomes challenges to maintain momentum and deliver results.
• Insight Driven Value Creation: Leverages data and market insights to craft compelling value propositions that address client pain points.
• Self-Motivation: Demonstrates initiative and drive to exceed goals independently in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. 

World-class benefits    

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans and a health care spending account.
• Short- and long-term disability plans.
• Group RRSP matching program. 
• Gym membership and fitness equipment reimbursement.
• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, volunteer time off and unlimited sick days.
• Your well-being matters, and that's why we support all dimensions of your well-being by offering programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you remain healthy and productive

You are welcome here.  

At SAS, it's not about fitting into our culture – it's about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.  

Additional Information:

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. 

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