Senior Account Executive, OpenText
Cyber Security
Information management for enterprises
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Information management for enterprises
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
1001+ employees
Company mission
To enable intelligent and connected enterprises by managing, leveraging, securing and gaining insight into enterprise information, on-premises or in the cloud.
Role
Who you are
- Results driven - Operates with personal ownership and looks for ways and means to improve performance all the time. Acts with urgency and a sense of accountability
- Energy & work ethic - Intellectually curious and able to bring an energy and spirit of innovation to the role. Builds trust with others by acting authentically and with integrity
- Domain expertise - Applies a thorough understanding of business practice, industry trends, and the competitive landscape to carry out a repeatable sales process. Seen by clients as a trusted advisor
- Software SaaS or license sales experience, with a demonstrable track record of over-achievement and new business wins
- Directly related previous work experience a definite plus. Application Security, IAM, DevSecOps, Content security solutions experience a distinct advantage
- A strong network of client contacts at all levels within Enterprise organizations
- University or bachelor’s degree; Advanced University or MBA preferred or equivalent work experience
- Experienced in following a sales methodology, in territory management, account development and opportunity management
- Successful partner engagement experience. Works effectively with our partners to drive additional revenue
What the job involves
- We are looking for a high-energy, driven Account Executive to join the Cyber Security Sales team in the UK
- The Account Executive will be responsible for creating, qualifying, developing, and selling Cyber Security solutions. With a consultative sales approach, you will lead with business value and engage both new and existing clients
- Supported by a broad team of pre-sales solution consultants, you will manage a defined territory. Your territory will span many large and mid-sized clients
- Your software portfolio includes a combination of SaaS and on-premises solutions
- Pipeline Qualification (Pipeline Creation, Progression & Closure) - Uses expertise to seek out new opportunities and expand existing client footprints. Takes ownership of pipeline creation to ensure sufficient coverage of the target. Continuous qualification whilst progressing the opportunity to close
- Value based selling – Identifies key drivers of value for the customer and develop unique value propositions by articulating a vision that resonates with the customer. Selling outcomes not products
- Planning for Success – Demonstrates a structured, methodical approach to building and executing annual sales plans. Balances strategic and tactical pursuits to optimize coverage and develop a predictable revenue stream
- Orchestrating teams / working with partners - Builds and develops cross company pursuit teams to engage prospects in strategic sales. Collaborates with select partners to develop territories and expand sales coverage
- Good sales hygiene - provides accurate revenue forecasting, ensuring the CRM system is always up to date
Our take
Founded back in 1991, OpenText offers software applications that manage content or unstructured data for enterprises such as large companies, government agencies or professional service firms.
The company has continuously built out its product suite over the years, keeping pace with the changing market. For example, in 2023 it launched OpenText Aviator, a generative AI platform for business networks and IT operations.
As a recognised market leader, this 25+ year old company shows no signs of slowing down. As well as internal development, it also adds to its value through acquisitions, such as that of MicroFocus in 2023.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
21% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Education assistance
- Wellness/fitness reimbursement
- Time off to volunteer
Company HQ
Waterloo, ON
Leadership
Mark J. Barrenechea
(CEO & CTO)Previously served as CEO and President of SGI and Rackable Systems, CTO for Computer Associates and Senior Vice President of Applications Development for Oracle.
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