Strategic Account Manager (Germany)

Flexera saves customers billions of dollars in wasted technology spend. A pioneer in Hybrid ITAM and FinOps, Flexera provides award-winning, data-oriented SaaS solutions for technology value optimization (TVO), enabling IT, finance, procurement and cloud teams to gain deep insights into cost optimization, compliance and risks for each business service. Flexera One solutions are built on a set of definitive customer, supplier and industry data, powered by our Technology Intelligence Platform, that enables organizations to visualize their Enterprise Technology Blueprint™ in hybrid environments—from on-premises to SaaS to containers to cloud.

We’re transforming the software industry.  We’re Flexera.  With more than 50,000 customers across the world, we’re achieving that goal. But we know we can’t do any of that without our team.  Ready to help us re-imagine the industry during a time of substantial growth and ambitious plans?  Come and see why we’re consistently recognized by Gartner, Forrester and IDC as a category leader in the marketplace. Learn more at flexera.com

The Product

Flexera One simplifies your hybrid IT by providing a comprehensive view of your technology landscape, from on-premises to SaaS to the cloud. Our solutions can optimize your technology investments, reduce costs, and mitigate risks, ultimately freeing up resources for innovation. We also offer insights into software, SaaS, and cloud-product usage to facilitate vendor negotiations and renewals with companies like Microsoft and Oracle. By incorporating hybrid ITAM and FinOps disciplines, you can strategize to lower costs with service providers such as AWS, Google, Salesforce, Workday, and ServiceNow.

The Role

The Strategic Account Manager will sell Flexera One platform to a list of up to 25 Strategic accounts in the region. This position will play a crucial role in our company's growth strategy by targeting and securing new logos where Flexera has no existing footprint as well as maintaining and nurturing existing customer relationships.  

You will be responsible for meeting and exceeding your annual quota through execution of prospecting sales strategies and accurate forecasting. You will meet/exceed revenue goals by partnering with a team of Solution Engineers, Business Development, Channel, Marketing, and other members of the Flexera organization.

Responsibilities:

• Prospect across a broad range of accounts utilizing various lead generation techniques to uncover new business opportunities and cultivate a robust pipeline
• Establish trust and credibility with prospective clients by demonstrating a deep understanding of their business challenges
• Conducting comprehensive needs assessments to identify pain points, challenges, and objectives
• Articulate Flexera's solutions to precisely address the unique needs of each potential client, demonstrating a commitment to solving their specific challenges
• Foster and maintain robust relationships with key stakeholders within target accounts, leveraging the principles of the MEDDPIC methodology to navigate and understand the dynamics of each account
• Collaborate effectively with the Pre-sales team to develop and deliver impactful presentations and product demonstrations that highlight the value of Flexera’s SaaS solutions
• Work in tandem with Channel & Alliance representatives on joint opportunities, aligning efforts and strategies for maximum impact
• Accurately forecast opportunities based upon realistic assessments and deliver against that forecast
• Address customer objections and concerns effectively providing solutions and building trust
• Navigate and overcome barriers related to migration, cost, security, and performance to drive successful outcomes
• Successfully negotiate to achieve favorable pricing and contractual agreements that align with the needs and expectations of both Flexera and the client

Qualifications & Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in selling Software solutions (Cloud, cloud cost, cloud management, ITSM, ITAM/SAM, data, security, risk management software, application resource management)
• Experience utilizing a defined Sales Methodology (re: MEDDPICC, MEDDICC, Challenger, etc.) for business needs/business pain understanding
• Successful in finding and uncovering opportunities with