Enterprise Account Executive - Northeast

The Granicus Local Enterprise Sales Team is a dynamic, results-driven group charged with driving new revenue in a young and energized Cloud Vertical.
Ours is a Team that values individual initiative as well as teamwork. What we do makes a difference. Our products and services improve the efficiency of government and the quality of people’s lives.
The Enterprise Account Executive generates subscription sales for our SaaS platform and related services in an assigned territory. Local Enterprise Government includes large local municipalities and their most influential agencies and departments.

What your impact will look like:

• Drive sales generation and foster market expansion within the designated territory.
• Collaborate closely with the Marketing Team to ensure a robust lead pipeline and effective lead nurturing.
• Craft and communicate compelling value propositions to prospective clients, highlighting the unique benefits of our solutions.
• Facilitate collaborative selling opportunities with partners, leveraging synergies to maximize sales potential.
• Lead pursuit teams for larger-scale opportunities, orchestrating efforts for comprehensive client engagement.
• Guide and educate prospects through the purchasing journey, providing insights and assistance as needed.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales plan aimed at surpassing predefined sales targets.
• Gain deep insight into intricate customer requirements across operational, business, and technical domains, tailoring solutions accordingly.
• Independently create and deliver customized presentations on Granicus, showcasing its potential to revolutionize public engagement strategies.
• Coordinate internal resources, including sales support, marketing, and solution consultants, to deliver compelling pitches and proposals.
• Oversee all aspects of sales activities within the assigned territory, from prospecting and tracking to opportunity management, revenue forecasting, and contract negotiation.
• Actively pursue leads generated through personal efforts and marketing initiatives, ensuring no opportunity is left untapped.
• Assist in formulating sales strategies in collaboration with the management team, drawing on market insights and client feedback.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of all interactions, activities, and correspondence in our Salesforce CRM system.
• Prepare and deliver quarterly business reviews to Sales Management, Senior Management, and peers, providing comprehensive insights into sales performance and market trends.
• Be prepared to travel approximately 25% of the time to engage with clients and prospects effectively.

You'll love this job if you have the following skills and competencies:

• Effective Prospecting and Opportunity Closure: Demonstrates a track record of successfully identifying and nurturing sales leads through both direct outreach and in-person engagements, culminating in the successful closure of opportunities.
• Proficient in CRM Utilization: Proficiently utilizes customer relationship management software to efficiently track leads, manage opportunities, and streamline sales processes, ensuring effective follow-up and nurturing of prospects.
• Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments: Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments, adept at managing multiple tasks and priorities under tight deadlines to maximize sales productivity and responsiveness to client needs.
• Client-Centric Problem-Solving: Possesses a genuine passion for helping clients overcome challenges, employing exceptional problem-solving skills to tailor solutions that address their specific pain points and drive value.
• Solution-Oriented Sales Approach: Executes sales processes within a solution-oriented framework, focusing on building strong relationships with clients and delivering persuasive oral and written communication to effectively communicate value propositions and drive sales outcomes.
• Utilization of Technology for Sales Enhancement: Comfortable and experienced in leveraging technology tools and platforms to enhance sales effectiveness, utilizing digital resources to streamline processes, gather insights, and drive engagement with prospects.
• Navigating Complex Sales Environments: Skilled in navigating committee-driven sales environments characterized by multiple stakeholders and decision-makers, adept at building consensus and overcoming objections to drive successful sales outcomes.
• Influencing Abilities and Persuasive Communication: Capable of effectively persuading and influencing potential clients to consider our solutions, using compelling arguments and persuasive communication techniques to close deals.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness and Collaborative Relationship-Building: Skilled in building strong, trust-based relationships with clients a