Account Executive - SLED

Vasion is seeking an Account Executive salesperson, who embodies our core values and is eager to join our dynamic team. We are dedicated to enabling digital transformation for everyone by providing an affordable, integrated SaaS solution that simplifies business operations. Vasion offers a flexible working environment for our 400+ employees around the globe, including at our headquarters in St. George, Utah, and offices in the UK, Germany, and Lehi, Utah.

Role Overview

The Account Executive will lead the company's SLED sales efforts, dedicated to State & Local Government, Higher Ed, K-12 Education customers. The ideal candidate will create and execute a strategic sales plan to meet and exceed revenue targets by identifying and closing new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales strategy to grow Vasion's presence in our SLED customer base and be their main point of contact for all inquiries and support needs.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to establish relationships with new customers, including prospecting and attending SLED tradeshows as needed.
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts, building and maintaining strong relationships with decision-makers.
• Develop a deep understanding of each client's goals, needs, and pain points to effectively identify and propose solutions that align with their objectives.
• Achieve and exceed challenging sales targets and quotas, consistently driving revenue growth.
• Demonstrate Vasion's platform to prospective customers and provide consultative support to drive adoption.
• Work closely with Vasion's implementation and support teams to ensure successful onboarding and adoption of the company’s platforms.
• Utilize CRM systems to track and manage sales activities, maintain accurate customer records, and report territory progress to management regularly.
• Continuously improve your knowledge of your assigned industry, customer base, and Vasion's platform in order to position yourself as a trusted advisor and industry expert.
• Create strategic plans for ongoing relationship management of assigned accounts.
• Collaborate with Customer Success Management, Product Management, Product Support, and Marketing teams to ensure a world-class customer experience.
• Create quotes and manage the procurement process for customer expansion.
• Maintain accurate sales forecast, verbal and written articulation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly pipeline forecasts.

• 2 years experience in SaaS-related B2B sales or a similar industry, such as EdTech, GovTech.
• Experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding challenging sales quotas.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to meet with clients and attend industry events.
• Ability to support customers in assigned territory time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
• Experience selling software or technology solutions to State & Local Government, Higher Ed, K-12 Education industries.
• Results-driven mindset, with a passion for exceeding goals and driving revenue growth.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate value propositions and build relationships with decision-makers.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of complex sales processes.
• Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and manage a sales pipeline effectively.
• Working knowledge of sales software, tools, and processes.

• Flexible work environment
• Vacation Bonus
• Flexible paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Competitive pay
• A full suite of traditional benefits
• Training/Advancement opportunities
• 401k with company match and immediate vesting
• Financial wellness education
• Company-contributed HSA
• Onsite perks include gym, pickleball, snacks & drinks, arcade, theater room, etc.

Our Core Values

Vasion looks for people who will exemplify its four core values and are driven to become:

• Action Owners, with principles drawn from Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
• Candor Seekers, illustrated in Radical Candor by Kim Scott
• People Builders, as detailed in Leadership and Self-deception by The Arbinger Institute
• Storytellers, guided by principles from Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald Miller

More about Vasion

Visit https://www.vasion.com to learn more about Vasion.

Additional Information

Vasion is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other legally protected characteristics.