Sales Executive - SaaS (Remote - West Coast Territory)

WHY JOIN US?

We explore ways to deliver new value, foster creativity and reach beyond boundaries. We use drive and commitment to energize, engage, and inspire others. We do what is important and strive for continuous improvement, work with passion, and purpose. We act with mutual respect, communicate fearlessly and collaborate to leverage our collective talents. At Riskonnect, we share this set of expectations and values. They guide us every day in every way. These values are more than words – they unite our organization and bring meaning and purpose to what we do.

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THE TEAM

You’ll be joining a team of both tenured and newer members to Riskonnect. We are responsible for managing all New Business Sales in North America of Riskonnect’s suite of GRC products within Riskonnect’s IRM offering and each team member has a designated territory. Our team works together; we are a cohesive unit with varied, complimentary backgrounds. Many members that support our team come from other departments within our organization such as Business Development, Solution Engineering and Solution Architecting, so each team member has a unique perspective and skillset. We support each other, win together and have had two consecutive record-breaking years!

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Sales Executive quarterbacks our new business Sales process to exceed their quarterly sales goals. In this opportunity, the Sales Executive is responsible for the generation of new product and services revenue for the Riskonnect GRC products within Riskonnect’s Integrated Risk Management Suite. This territory-based role focuses on securing the eligible Fortune 1,000 prospects as new customers. The Sales Executive and Sales Engineer work together to understand the client’s business requirements and to make recommendations that leverage our capabilities, resulting in a win-win relationship. The role is also supported by the efforts of our Marketing, Product Management, Client Services, Support, and the Professional Services teams. The right candidate must leverage their network and demonstrate a deep understanding of the sales process and revenue goal attainment with a track record of successfully selling technology to solve business problems. Creativity and high intensity are expected.

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A FIT?

You are innovative and a pioneer. You care not only about how you will succeed, but how you will contribute to the success of our customers and your fellow Riskonnect colleagues. You crave a fast-paced environment where your success is tied to your customers and your teammates. You possess the following skills and requirements:

• Ability to develop and maintain or leverage existing relationships with C-level executives within Risk Management, Information Security, Information Technology, Compliance and Internal Audit within his or her territory.
• Aptitude to develop and execute a targeted sales plan within prospective accounts, including target identification, prospecting, organizing resources, leading meetings and demonstrations with prospects, closing deals and facilitating contract negotiations.
• Ability to develop and execute a sales plan with focus on meeting and exceeding individual sales goals.
• Ability to develop and deliver demonstrations of our applications to C-level executives.
• Overnight travel required 20%-30%.
• Ability to develop and maintain or leverage existing relationships with C-level executives within Risk Management, Information Security, Information Technology, Compliance and Internal Audit within his or her territory.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
• Candidate will live in the West Coast Territory
• 5+ years of enterprise software sales experience, preferably in related industry such as GRC, IRM, BC&R, Healthcare, RMIS, or Cyber
• Thorough understanding of enterprise software sales and a demonstratable ability to articulate business value.
• Skilled communicator and relationship builder; Trusted client contributor.
• Highly organized with the ability to track activities, opportunities, and contacts within Salesforce on a daily basis.
• Proactive problem-solver with strong business acumen, solid sales approach, proven closing ability, and the ability to build an iron-clad business case.
• A track record of exceeding Sales targets.
• Knowledge of GRC and/or IRM a plus.

WHY BE A PART OF OUR TEAM?

At Riskonnect, innovation starts with our people. We’re a fast-growing, global team of 1,500+ dedicated professionals who bring bold thinking, a collaborative mindset, and a shared commitment to help organizations manage risk with confidence.

You’ll work alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry, united by a purpose to help customers solve their complex risk challenges through cutting-edge technology and world-class service.

Our culture of excellence has earned us consistent recognition, including:

• Best and Brightest Companies to Work For (Nationwide) – 6 years
• Best and Brightest Elite Award Winner – 1 year
• Business Insurance Best Places to Work – 2 years
• Great Place to Work Certified – United Kingdom – 2 years
• Great Place to Work Certified – India – 1 year

We’re proud of these honors, but even more proud of the people who made them possible. Ready to be part of something meaningful? Join us.

If you read this and thought, “I can do this!” then please submit your qualifications and apply directly at Riskonnect.com/company/careers/

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