Mid-Market Account Executive - Italy

Mid-Market Account Executive - Italy

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Sonar

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Generate leads, manage accounts, and close deals with high-potential customers.
  • Company: Join Sonar, a diverse and inclusive tech company making waves in the SaaS industry.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and a supportive team environment.
  • Other info: Embrace a culture of diversity and equity while growing your career.
  • Why this job: Make an impact by driving sales and building relationships with top-tier clients.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in B2B sales, preferably in SaaS, with strong relationship-building skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

What You Will Do Daily

  • Generate new leads and opportunities within an assigned account set, representing our high-potential customer base at Sonar via upselling and cross‑selling which enables you to exceed your revenue targets on a quarterly and yearly basis.
  • Take ownership of your book of business: document the buying criteria, the buying process, the next steps and owners, and ensure pipeline accuracy based on evidence.
  • Ensure that minimum requirements are established, managed and maintained with customers, such as quarterly business reviews.
  • Onboard customers throughout their entire journey with SonarSource commercial products.
  • Develop relationships with champions within existing customer accounts.
  • Size and quote customer software license needs.
  • Negotiate and close upgrades to existing implementations.
  • Interact with customers over phone, email, video conference, and on‑site meetings when necessary.
  • Support marketing efforts with account‑based customer‑focused marketing campaigns.
  • Pro‑actively engage in building, growing and sharing sales team best practices.
  • Accurately capture and report all aspects of account and opportunity information within the SFDC platform.
  • Utilize Salesforce.com to set daily activity and accurately forecast opportunity pipeline.

The Experience You Will Need

  • Proven successful 5+ years of experience in a B2B sales role, ideally in a SaaS or subscription model.
  • Focus on building and managing customer relationships.
  • Experience selling a technical product to a technical buyer.
  • Proven expertise in account planning and prospecting, using various channels and tools for prospecting, such as Zoominfo, LinkedIn, calling and networking.
  • Expertise in navigating and growing a pipeline in existing customer accounts and taking a deal from Lead Qualification to Closed Won.
  • Familiarity in supporting and selling to large enterprise customers and managing and negotiating enterprise deals.
  • Ability to drive the sales process effectively through phone calls, emails, and virtual and on‑site meetings.
  • Proficiency in communicating with executive‑level contacts and delivering value messages based on the persona you are engaging with (bottom/up and top/down approach).
  • Salesforce.com lover; you know it and can’t imagine sales without it.
  • Customer‑Centric focus; We Want Happy Customers.
  • Written and spoken Italian and English at a professional level.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Sonar, we believe that our diversity is our strength. We are a global company that values and respects different backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you need any accommodation, please reach out to us at hiring@sonarsource.com. All offers of employment at Sonar are contingent upon the results of a comprehensive background check and reference verification conducted before the start date.

Mid-Market Account Executive - Italy employer: Sonar

As a leading technology firm in Greater London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal environment for those looking to excel in the B2B SaaS sector. Join us to be part of a team that is dedicated to empowering clients in the financial and retail industries with cutting-edge security solutions.

Sonar

Contact Details:

Sonar Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Mid-Market Account Executive - Italy

B2B Sales
SaaS Sales
Account Management
Customer Relationship Building
Technical Product Sales
Account Planning
Prospecting