Account Executive (Manufacturing vertical) at Cognite

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • 4-7 years of experience in a high-paced environment (e.g. business development, start-up, sales, consulting, strategy, or similar)
  • High level of energy, drive, ambition, and ability to thrive in ambiguity
  • Curiosity and coachability – eager to learn, willing to take feedback, and open to new ways of working
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills including comfort with numbers and business cases – Excel/PowerPoint savvy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including good presentation skills
  • Detail oriented, strong relationship-building skills and a focus on a high level of customer service
  • Self-motivated, who can work independently and proactively to resolve issues and take ownership of processes and results with minimal supervision
  • Previous training in Command of the Message, MEDDPICC and Salesforce.com is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Work alongside an experienced team to identify, qualify, and pursue opportunities in Nordics, UK and Benelux
  • Develop and execute sales strategies to drive bookings growth, win new customers and grow existing customers
  • Through active prospecting, generate new pipeline and provide insights and advise to prospective clients on how Cognite’s solutions will address the most important areas of their value chain
  • Manage complex sales cycles and collaborate with your cross-functional teams (pre-sales and other key functions) to delight your prospects and customers
  • Utilize value-selling processes alongside demonstrating deep knowledge of Cognite’s solutions
  • Negotiate favorable pricing and business terms with large enterprises by selling value and ROI
  • Achieve bookings targets while developing satisfied and referenceable customers
  • Continuously learn and develop through close mentorship, training, and on-the-job experience
  • Be “on the road” a lot. It is expected that as an Account Executive you will spend 40-50% of your time on client sites, conferences, events or other activities

Skills

B2B Sales
New Business Development
Account Management
SaaS Sales
Digital Transformation

Cognite

Industrial data management for asset-heavy industries

About Cognite

Cognite specializes in managing industrial data and facilitating digital transformation for asset-heavy industries like oil and gas, power and utilities, and manufacturing. Its main product, Cognite Data Fusion, integrates and organizes data from various sources, making it easier for businesses to analyze and utilize this information effectively. This process, known as data contextualization, enhances the relevance of data for better decision-making. Cognite operates on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, allowing clients to subscribe to its software, which provides a consistent revenue stream and access to ongoing updates. Additionally, Cognite offers consulting services to assist clients in optimizing their use of the software. The company's goal is to help industries improve their operations through better data management and digital solutions.

Bærum, NorwayHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$219.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Industrial & Manufacturing, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive Compensation + 401(k) with employer matching
Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages with premiums fully covered for employees and all dependents
Unlimited PTO + flexibility to enjoy it
Paid Parental Leave Program
Learning & Development Stipends
Global Mobility & Exchange Program
Company Paid Friday Lunch via DoorDash + Fully Stocked Fridges in the offices

Risks

Emerging industrial AI startups pose a threat to Cognite's market share.
Geopolitical tensions could disrupt operations in key regions like the Middle East.
Reliance on cloud providers introduces risks related to data security and outages.

Differentiation

Cognite Data Fusion integrates and contextualizes data for asset-heavy industries.
Cognite offers a subscription-based SaaS model, ensuring continuous software updates.
Cognite's solutions enhance safety, sustainability, and efficiency in industrial operations.

Upsides

Cognite's partnership with Google Cloud enhances scalability and security for data management.
The launch of Cognite Embedded opens new innovation avenues for industrial software builders.
Cognite's joint venture with Saudi Aramco expands its influence in the MENA region.

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