Sales Account Executive

JAMIS Software – Sales Account Executive

JAMIS Software is expanding our field sales team and we are seeking a proven ERP sales professional to prospect and sell directly to government contracting companies across mid-market and enterprise sectors. The Account Executive will be responsible for managing the sales process through qualification, analysis, product demonstration, negotiation, and close. JAMIS is looking for a seasoned, aggressive, success-oriented individual with a proven record of exceeding sales targets, a high level of commitment, and a strong desire to be part of a top-notch sales team. This position reports to the Vice President of Sales.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Develop and execute a sales plan to meet and exceed annual sales targets within the mid-market and enterprise GovCon space for new business development.
2. Proactively prospect and close new business against industry competitors.
3. Develop and foster key customer account relationships.
4. Continuously refine sales messaging, prospecting, qualifying, and closing techniques.
5. Experience as a leader in a team selling environment.
6. Create new opportunities from prospecting activities, solution positioning, qualifying, and closing techniques.
7. Initiate client discussions; lead customer and prospect presentations; manage a complex sales cycle.
8. Form relationships and build rapport with C-Level business leaders and decision-makers.
9. Respond to RFPs and RFIs and coordinate proposal development bringing all relevant resources to the table.
10. Maintain up-to-date sales activity and highly accurate new business forecast in Salesforce.
11. Maintain and report weekly booking forecast to VP of Sales.
12. Coordinate resources throughout the sales cycle, and collaborate effectively with sales engineering, business development reps, marketing, technical support, and professional services.
13. Articulate market requirements to product management for product roadmap input.
14. Assist marketing on capturing and driving brand awareness and new business.
15. Keep current with GovCon market trends and challenges.
16. Understand prospect’s business strategy and needs to help formulate winning sales solutions.
17. Understand cloud environments, technology, and SaaS-based applications.
18. Develop a strong understanding of JAMIS products and services and our value proposition in a competitive setting.
19. Represent JAMIS at industry trade shows and conventions.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Finance, or related field.
2. At least 8+ years of quota carrying software sales experience (Consultative selling).
3. Successful track record of selling complex software solutions focused on financial management/accounting or ERP.
4. Excellent communication, negotiation, and closing skills.
5. Excel at hunting and closing new business against brand name competitors, and developing advisor-based relationships.
6. Great team player with strong drive and willingness to take a leadership role in driving initiatives, ability to leverage available resources including presales and marketing team to help develop pipeline growth within the territory.
7. Enthusiasm for challenges, results-oriented and strong work ethic.
8. Self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced environment.
9. Time management and organization skills.
10. Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
11. Ability to travel 25%+.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Prior experience selling Enterprise software solutions into Government Contracting a plus.
2. Knowledge of business processes as they relate to service-based project enterprises.
3. Ability to exhibit a strong executive presence.

What we offer:

JAMIS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

JAMIS utilizes the E-Verify program with every potential new hire to ensure that every employee who works for JAMIS is eligible to work in the United States.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package; 401(k) with a generous employer match; and paid time off.

WHY WORK FOR JAMIS?

JAMIS is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-oriented technically exceptional experts. It’s also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.

Drive Customer Success:

We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.

Build Innovative Technology:

JAMIS takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer’s success.

Work With Brilliant People:

At JAMIS, we don’t just hire the smartest people. We hire experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about what they do, and who benefit from the culture that we have created here.

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