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SLED Account Executive

SailPoint Technologies

Job Description

Posted on: 
November 25, 2024

Summary and company overview

As the leader in Identity Security, SailPoint is the leader in identity security for the modern enterprise. Harnessing the power of AI and machine learning, delivering the central control point for risk management for the enterprise. SailPoint continues to grow globally and expanding our global presence creates opportunities for top salespeople to become a part of our awesome culture.

We are a Gartner top right, high growth Identity Security SaaS organization: the only company with a multi-tenant, micro services built SaaS IGA solution and AI and machine learning Identity Security platform. Organizations don’t know what data they have; let alone where it resides and crucially: who/what has access: we help them answer those key questions. Identity security is the central control point for risk management for the enterprise: the easiest way to implement your digital transformation faster and reduce risk.

Our employees voted us “best places to work” – 10 years in a row.

Responsibilities

  • Sell our Identity Security Solutions to State & Local Government and Higher Education entities.
  • Use previous experience in SaaS, Cybersecurity, or IAM/IGA to negotiate high-value contracts.
  • Utilize the Challenger sales methodology to engage with approximately 30 target customers.
  • Navigate complex accounts, generally at the C level.
  • Develop and maintain trusted relationships with senior level decision makers and other key buyers.
  • Develop compelling business value propositions and ultimately close business.
  • Leverage the support of influential channel partners, including the GSI's like Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG.

The path to success:

  • 1st month:
  • Established internal network & led interlock meetings with virtual teams & key stakeholders.
  • Schedule weekly 1:1 meeting cadence with your Manager with TAM review agenda.
  • Ensure you have a buddy assigned and meet with them at least once a week.
  • Demonstrate your understanding of financial terms and how we currently measure financial success at SailPoint.
  • Familiarize yourself with SailPoint's language of acronyms and technical terms.
  • Ask your manager to share strategic and team objectives.
  • Achieved “Bosun” enablement badge.
  • 2nd month:
  • Sorted TAM accounts into Sales priority order and reset/clean pipeline.
  • Set $$ amounts next to all “A” accounts & make introductions.
  • Territory plan developed, presented and signed off by Sales Management.
  • Created a stakeholder map for key partners and devised approaches to connect.
  • Presented pipeline growth plan to Management.
  • Demonstrated SFDC hygiene with regular, accurate updates.
  • Complete the Crew Member Value Proposition Tool and discuss with your manager.
  • 3rd month:
  • Implemented an operating cadence with virtual team.
  • Developed strategies to approach “A” accounts.
  • Customers from “A” accounts know who you are – relationship maps in SFDC completed.
  • Achieved “1st Mate” enablement badge.
  • 4th month:
  • Created Account plans and Opportunity plans for all ‘A’ accounts.
  • Presented forecast for self-generated opportunities.
  • Shown progress through sales stages for any inbound/inherited opportunities.
  • Achieved “Sailing Master” enablement badge.
  • 6th month:
  • Achieved strong correlation between engagement and pitch rate with all ‘A’ accounts.
  • “Quarter Master” and “Captain” enablement badges completed.

Job Requirements

Preferred qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or global equivalent in an IT, business or sales related field.

Additional commentary

  • Business travel of approximately 50 percent yearly is expected for this position.
  • Candidates can be located in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
  • Benefits and Compensation vary based on the location of your employment.
  • As part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the SailPoint Corporate Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission, along with potential eligibility for equity participation.
  • SailPoint maintains broad salary ranges to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations.
  • Base salary for US-based employees: $120,100 - $171,600 - $223,100.
  • Benefits:
  • Health and wellness coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Disability coverage: Short-term and long-term disability.
  • Life insurance and additional coverage options.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Financial security: 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company matching.
  • Flexible vacation policy and 8 paid holidays annually.
  • Sick leave and Paid parental leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program and voluntary benefits.
  • Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
  • SailPoint is an equal opportunity employer.

Summary and company overview

As the leader in Identity Security, SailPoint is the leader in identity security for the modern enterprise. Harnessing the power of AI and machine learning, delivering the central control point for risk management for the enterprise. SailPoint continues to grow globally and expanding our global presence creates opportunities for top salespeople to become a part of our awesome culture.

We are a Gartner top right, high growth Identity Security SaaS organization: the only company with a multi-tenant, micro services built SaaS IGA solution and AI and machine learning Identity Security platform. Organizations don’t know what data they have; let alone where it resides and crucially: who/what has access: we help them answer those key questions. Identity security is the central control point for risk management for the enterprise: the easiest way to implement your digital transformation faster and reduce risk.

Our employees voted us “best places to work” – 10 years in a row.

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