Field Sales Executive, Cloud Software Solution Sales

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Field Sales Executive driving cloud tax and accounting software sales for Wolters Kluwer. Managing CPA firm accounts, prospecting, presentations, forecasts, and customer growth across VA, WV, and KY.

Responsibilities:

  • Learn the full line of Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting products, including features, benefits, pricing, intended use, value proposition, and competitive position
  • Learn and implement the prescribed sales process and meet sales quotas
  • Manage assigned CPA firm accounts and maintain a healthy sales pipeline
  • Organize customers by segment and opportunity; research decision-makers and influencers
  • Build calling lists, make calls, and maintain information in Salesforce CRM
  • Develop new accounts and customers through prospecting and introductory calls
  • Establish in-person and virtual meetings; participate in industry meetings, trade shows, and sales meetings
  • Conduct group presentations to create interest in products and services
  • Grow existing customer business by understanding client needs and conveying the value of existing solutions
  • Identify product gaps and issues, work with Product Managers on functional specifications, and manage client expectations
  • Improve market share by identifying target-account opportunities and engaging management and executives
  • Plan and schedule sales activities efficiently
  • Collaborate with colleagues on selling strategies and marketing information
  • Resolve account and channel conflicts with sales personnel and the Division Sales Manager
  • Develop an Annual Business Plan, pipeline predictions, mid-year business updates, weekly reports, and quarterly forecasts
  • Participate in weekly communication with the Divisional Sales Manager

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Marketing, or related field; OR, if no degree, 6+ years of software/SaaS field sales experience
  • Minimum 5 or more years of B2B sales experience
  • Sales experience with on-premise/cloud software, SaaS business application or content information
  • Experience developing and qualifying prospect lists
  • Track record meeting/exceeding quotas and sales goals
  • Experience developing and implementing business plans and forecasts
  • Experience converting contacts gained through networking into legitimate business opportunities
  • Experience making in-person presentations to prospective clients to explain products and services and their correlation to clients' needs
  • Proficiency with CRM tools (i.e. Salesforce.com; SalesLogix)
  • Demonstrated proficiency with a consultative sales approach
  • Ability to work with a minimum amount of oversight
  • Ability to work within a matrixed organization with multiple sales channels
  • Prior President's/Club Achiever and multiple sales performance awards
  • Formalized sales training (e.g. Challenger Sales, Miller Heiman)
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule
  • Excellent facilitation skills
  • Up to 30% annual travel for client visits and company/industry events and trade shows

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
  • 401(k)
  • FSA/HSA
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Vacation and Sick Time
  • Paid Parental Leave