OpenText
Sr. Account Executive
OpenText, Little Ferry, New Jersey, us, 07643
Micro Focus (now OpenText)
is one of the world’s largest enterprise software providers. We deliver mission-critical technology and supporting services that help thousands of customers worldwide manage core IT elements of their business so they can run and transform—at the same time.
Opentext - The Information Company
As the Information Company, our mission at Micro Focus, an OpenText company, is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Be part of a winning team that leads the way in accelerating application delivery with testing, quality, and AI-powered automation.
The Opportunity
Are you looking for a rewarding career in the field of application delivery? Micro Focus (now an OpenText company) is seeking a highly motivated Sales professional to join our DevOps Cloud Sales team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and help our clients deliver more and better software with OpenText application delivery management solutions. If you have a passion for technology and a desire to help clients achieve their business goals, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
We are in search of someone to join our DevOps Cloud (formally Application Delivery Management) Enterprise sales team in the United States, National territory. This Account Executive (AE) role has a proven track record of building a territory, from a base of accounts. You would be driving proactive campaigns to build pipeline, using specialized knowledge and skills to prospect, qualify, negotiate, and close opportunities with both new and existing accounts.
You’re Great At
Developing a long-term sales pipeline to increase the company's market share in specialized areas.Capturing leads outside of specialization and use closed-loop lead management to ensure assignment and follow-up.Using your expertise to seek out new opportunities for value by expanding and enhancing existing opportunities.Working with new and existing customers to set the direction for business development and solution replication.Developing and owning relationships with the Micro Focus client base and wider.Establishing a professional, working, and consultative relationship with clients, up to and including the C-level for mid-to-large accounts, by developing a core understanding of the unique business needs of the client within their industry.Maintaining knowledge of competitors in accounts to strategically position the company’s products and services better.Development of quota objectives and future direction for defined product category.Exceeding a typical quota of $3M.Investing time to know & grow your external ecosystem, by leveraging partner relationships to expand reach into accounts.
What It Takes
At least 5 years of sales experience selling consulting services to enterprise customers.Understanding the industry and market segment in which key accounts are situated and integrating this knowledge into consultative selling.Account planning and accurate revenue forecasting skills.Strong knowledge of application delivery lifecycle solutions and services, especially Micro Focus’, as well as the software development landscape.Consultative solutions selling and business development skills to align the client's business needs with solutions.Initiative and leadership to drive solution sales in accounts - prospecting, negotiating, and closing deals.Collaborating with the management, channel team, and sales teams in shared accounts to ensure seamless integration of specialist sales with other sales activities.Cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with customers to ensure account retention & growth.Developing a comprehensive knowledge of products and service offerings as well as competitor's offerings.Effective partnering with Professional Services account team to build an effective account plan and strategy to drive incremental revenue in account.Knowledge of application delivery, DevOps, and environments.
Education And Applicable Experience Required
University or bachelor’s degree; directly related previous work experience.Demonstrated achievement of progressively higher quota, diversity of business customer, and higher-level customer interface.Extensive selling experience within industry and on similar products.Typically, 8-12 years of advanced sales experience.Project management skills.2-3 years of product sales in the desired specialty.
Micro Focus’ (now OpenText) efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com.
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is one of the world’s largest enterprise software providers. We deliver mission-critical technology and supporting services that help thousands of customers worldwide manage core IT elements of their business so they can run and transform—at the same time.
Opentext - The Information Company
As the Information Company, our mission at Micro Focus, an OpenText company, is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Be part of a winning team that leads the way in accelerating application delivery with testing, quality, and AI-powered automation.
The Opportunity
Are you looking for a rewarding career in the field of application delivery? Micro Focus (now an OpenText company) is seeking a highly motivated Sales professional to join our DevOps Cloud Sales team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and help our clients deliver more and better software with OpenText application delivery management solutions. If you have a passion for technology and a desire to help clients achieve their business goals, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
We are in search of someone to join our DevOps Cloud (formally Application Delivery Management) Enterprise sales team in the United States, National territory. This Account Executive (AE) role has a proven track record of building a territory, from a base of accounts. You would be driving proactive campaigns to build pipeline, using specialized knowledge and skills to prospect, qualify, negotiate, and close opportunities with both new and existing accounts.
You’re Great At
Developing a long-term sales pipeline to increase the company's market share in specialized areas.Capturing leads outside of specialization and use closed-loop lead management to ensure assignment and follow-up.Using your expertise to seek out new opportunities for value by expanding and enhancing existing opportunities.Working with new and existing customers to set the direction for business development and solution replication.Developing and owning relationships with the Micro Focus client base and wider.Establishing a professional, working, and consultative relationship with clients, up to and including the C-level for mid-to-large accounts, by developing a core understanding of the unique business needs of the client within their industry.Maintaining knowledge of competitors in accounts to strategically position the company’s products and services better.Development of quota objectives and future direction for defined product category.Exceeding a typical quota of $3M.Investing time to know & grow your external ecosystem, by leveraging partner relationships to expand reach into accounts.
What It Takes
At least 5 years of sales experience selling consulting services to enterprise customers.Understanding the industry and market segment in which key accounts are situated and integrating this knowledge into consultative selling.Account planning and accurate revenue forecasting skills.Strong knowledge of application delivery lifecycle solutions and services, especially Micro Focus’, as well as the software development landscape.Consultative solutions selling and business development skills to align the client's business needs with solutions.Initiative and leadership to drive solution sales in accounts - prospecting, negotiating, and closing deals.Collaborating with the management, channel team, and sales teams in shared accounts to ensure seamless integration of specialist sales with other sales activities.Cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with customers to ensure account retention & growth.Developing a comprehensive knowledge of products and service offerings as well as competitor's offerings.Effective partnering with Professional Services account team to build an effective account plan and strategy to drive incremental revenue in account.Knowledge of application delivery, DevOps, and environments.
Education And Applicable Experience Required
University or bachelor’s degree; directly related previous work experience.Demonstrated achievement of progressively higher quota, diversity of business customer, and higher-level customer interface.Extensive selling experience within industry and on similar products.Typically, 8-12 years of advanced sales experience.Project management skills.2-3 years of product sales in the desired specialty.
Micro Focus’ (now OpenText) efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com.
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