Associate Sales Executive (Open Coverage), Tax & Accounting

About the Role The Associate Sales Executive (Open Coverage) in our Tax & Accounting Professionals Mid-Market client segment (firms of roughly 1-30 professionals) is responsible for retaining and growing their existing account base and acquiring new accounts within their geographic area of responsibility. The person in this role will be conducting the majority of their business via telephone, virtual meetings and email. Prospect new customers and close sales for an assigned geography and/or for leads assigned as part of a pooled resource group. Demonstrate the use of Tax & Accounting products to the customer Validate customer needs, shape product plans and drive deals to close. Support in developing and executing territory growth strategies. Focus on new logo acquisition and mid-contract upsell/cross-sell opportunities. Possess core knowledge across products within the subsegment, and engage Sales Specialists where deep product expertise is required to drive to close. Understand specific customer archetypes and needs which are most prevalent within the subsegment and territory. Use an automated and insight-driven Salesforce workflow to progress deals. KPIs include: Nurturing opportunities and moving more complex sales to close i.e. New logo sales & Existing 'non' named' account incremental sales Work with internal resources to lead, advance and close sales cycles Positively contribute to the company culture and add to the team dynamic About You You're a fit for the role of Associate Sales Executive if your background includes: Minimum 3 years of successful sales experience in an Account Executive role with proven/consistent track record of quota attainment Software as a Service Sales (SAAS) experience a plus Working knowledge of sales concepts, methods and techniques Excellent communication skills & presentation skills to maximize phone and virtual client meetings/presentations Strong prospecting and closing skills Ability to win new customers as well as cross sell/upsell existing customers Strong time management and organization skills Ambitious self-starter with high energy and motivation Highly proficient in MS Office suite, utilizing a CRM (such as Salesforce preferred) and overall technical aptitude Continuous learner, flexible and open-minded, positive attitude High level of integrity and understanding of sales ethic #LI-DM1 What's in it For You? 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