Account Executive, Select, Austin

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.<br><br>Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100 companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.</p></div><p>Verkada is building a world class sales organization and is seeking highly motivated, results-driven Sales professionals to join our Mid-Market Select team. The Mid-Market Select team will play a crucial role in driving new business acquisition for the largest, most strategic segment of Mid-Market.</p> <h3><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Source and Cultivate Opportunities:</li> <ul> <li>Proactively identify and pursue new strategic business opportunities within Select Named Accounts.</li> <li>Conduct strategic outbound prospecting through phone calls, emails, in-person field events, and online outreach to generate leads.</li> </ul> <li>Sales Cycle Management:</li> <ul> <li>Manage the complete sales cycle, from initial contact to close, with a focus on meeting or exceeding quarterly sales quotas.</li> <li>Conduct online demos, create compelling proposals, and actively participate in demos trials / proof of concepts to showcase Verkada's value proposition.</li> <li>Create effective presentations and proposals; create urgency to drive deal closure, negotiate pricing and contractual agreements.</li> </ul> <li>Territory Planning and Forecasting:</li> <ul> <li>Develop and implement a strategic territory plan to maximize opportunities within the Select segment.</li> <li>Maintain accurate pipeline management and contribute to forecasting efforts to ensure goal alignment.</li> </ul> <li>Customer Engagement and Consultation:</li> <ul> <li>Act as a trusted advisor to customers within the Select segment, understanding their needs and recommending Verkada solutions.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with channel partners to enhance customer relationships and drive successful launches.</li> <li>Initiate and manage expansion discussions to drive customer retention. This includes identifying customers’ goals and requirements, including budgetary constraints and key decision makers.</li> </ul> </ul> <h3><strong>What You Bring</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Minimum of 4-9 years of sales experience, with a track record of success in a quota-carrying capacity.</li> <li>Possess a hunter sales mentality with a strong desire to be successful, and have a proven track record of prospecting, closing new logos, and landing accounts against incumbents.</li> <li>Effective communication skills, including the ability to build rapport, nurture relationships, and deliver compelling presentations.</li> <li>Ability to thrive in a dynamic, competitive, and fast-paced startup environment.</li> <li>Tenacity, drive to learn, and a self-motivated attitude.</li> <li>Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.</li> <li>Experience with Salesforce, LinkedIn, ZoomInfo Outreach is a plus.</li> <li>Knowledge and execution of MEDDPICC is preferred.</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams: Channel, Sales Engineering and Marketing.</li> <li>Willingness to travel for customer meetings, presentations, and team collaborations.</li> <li>Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>US Employee Benefits</strong></h3> <ul> <li> <p>Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their familie ... (truncated, view full listing at source)