Account Executive - LTS at LinkedIn

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Solution selling, SaaS sales, CRM management, Enterprise account management, Negotiation, Forecasting, Prospecting, Strategic planning, Business development, Data analysis, Relationship management, Software contract management, Market insights, Communication, Leadership

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We're also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that's built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed. Join us to transform the way the world works. Job Description This job is based out of Chennai. At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. We are looking for an Account Executive to join our team in tapping into potential client opportunities and generating new business within our Search and Staffing vertical. You will be responsible for responding to inbound inquiries as well as blanketing your region with outbound activity. You will strategically approach target companies and teams, identify the best technology options and sell corporate solutions for recruitment. Although you strive to meet and exceed quota, you will always act in the best interest of the client. This role has customers working in global time zones and hence flexibility to accommodate global work timings is a requirement in this role. Responsibilities: Prospect relentlessly to build pipeline and build strong personal relationships with prospects Create reliable forecasts and be completely transparent with management on the pipeline status Close new business consistently at or above quota level Develop and execute on a strategic plan for the territory and document and distribute competitive information Invest in colleagues and give coaching and advice when you see an opportunity for improvement Work to develop and circulate the set of best practices that will be the foundation of this team Listen to the needs of the market and share insights with product and marketing team Be proactive about solving problems even if it’s outside of your area and be ready to take on additional initiatives and responsibilities as they emerge Seek out opportunities to be a leader and do everything you can to help the company achieve its larger objectives Travel required (approximately 40% of the time). Qualifications Qualifications Basic Qualifications: 5+ years of applicable sales experience Preferred Qualifications: Solution selling Ability to multithread and sell to different business stakeholders Experience in selling SaaS solutions Experience in handling CRM Demonstrate ability in managing CXO relationships and large enterprise accounts Knowledge of software contract terms and conditions with the ability to create fair transactions Strong negotiation and accurate forecasting skills Demonstrated ability to find, manage and close high-level business in an evangelist sales environment Ability to assess business opportunities and use data to inform decision making and persuade others Ability to manage a large number of prospect situations simultaneously while positioning company products against direct and indirect competitors. Suggested Skills: Negotiation Forecasting Communication Additional Information India Disability Policy LinkedIn is an equal employment opportunity employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. For more information on our equal opportunity policy, please visit https://legal.linkedin.com/content/dam/legal/Policy_India_EqualOppPWD_9-12-2023.pdf Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates Please follow this link to access the document that provides transparency around the way in which LinkedIn handles personal data of employees and job applicants: https://legal.linkedin.com/candidate-portal. Workplace Type: Hybrid Career Track & Grade: IC2/SA7 Department: GBO

Responsibilities

The Account Executive is responsible for prospecting, building a sales pipeline, and closing new business within the Search and Staffing vertical. They must develop strategic territory plans, manage enterprise relationships, and provide transparent forecasting to management.