AE, Commercial Sales (SMB - Net New + Existing) at Pendo

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • 2+ years experience in B2B SaaS sales or account management with closing responsibilities
  • Proven ability to manage a full sales cycle, including renewals and expansions
  • Experience providing tailored technical product demonstrations to net new and existing customers
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills
  • Demonstrated track record of consistent goal attainment
  • Business acumen with an understanding of SaaS metrics and customer value drivers
  • Competency with sales pipeline management and CRM tools, including Salesforce.com
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • Training in MEDDIC and/or Force Management methodologies (Preferred)
  • Experience managing a territory of SMB and/or emerging market accounts (Preferred)
  • High emotional intelligence and ability to resolve conflict with empathy (Preferred)
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment (Preferred)
  • Strong desire to learn and grow within a team-based culture (Preferred)
  • Self-motivated, proactive, energetic team player (Preferred)
  • Extraordinary time and process management skills, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks (Preferred)
  • Treats work like a craft, constantly honing and refining skills to adapt to an ever-changing landscape (Preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Develop deep expertise and understanding of Pendo’s products
  • Own the full sales cycle for net new prospects and current customers from discovery through close
  • Drive expansion and renewal strategies within your book of business
  • Consistent, weekly pipeline generation in collaboration with business development
  • Manage a rolling forecast and consistently hit pipeline creation and bookings targets
  • Navigate free trials and proof of concept evaluations with prospects
  • Lead value-based discovery to uncover customer challenges and align Pendo's platform as the solution
  • Build executive-level relationships across customer organizations
  • Create and execute account plans that drive net new, expansion opportunities and long-term growth
  • Develop and deliver pricing proposals and negotiate contracts
  • Manage billing questions and renewal transactions with precision
  • Partner cross-functionally to address technical needs and deliver value realization
  • Maintain timely and accurate records of activities in Salesforce and other sales tech tools

Skills

Consultative Selling
Pipeline Generation
Sales Forecasting
Contract Negotiation
Account Planning
Renewal Management
Expansion Strategies
Proof of Concept
Value-Based Discovery
Executive Relationships
Pricing Proposals
Cross-Functional Collaboration

Pendo

Enhances product experience and digital adoption

About Pendo

Pendo enhances digital products by providing solutions for product experience and digital adoption. Its platform integrates with clients' existing software, offering tools for in-app messaging, user analytics, and feedback collection. This allows businesses to understand user behavior and improve their products based on data-driven insights. Pendo primarily serves software companies, tech startups, and enterprises in the SaaS sector, charging subscription fees for access to its services. Unlike competitors, Pendo focuses specifically on user engagement and experience, helping clients guide users through new features and updates. The goal is to help businesses meet user expectations and achieve growth in a competitive market.

Raleigh, North CarolinaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$455.5MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Increased competition from AI-driven platforms could threaten Pendo's market share.
Rapid AI innovation may outpace Pendo's integration capabilities, risking competitive edge loss.
Integration risks from Zelta AI acquisition could disrupt Pendo's operations if mismanaged.

Differentiation

Pendo integrates seamlessly with existing products, enhancing user engagement and feedback collection.
The platform offers in-app messaging, user analytics, and feedback tools for product improvement.
Pendo's AI-driven insights provide a comprehensive view of user behavior and product performance.

Upsides

Pendo's acquisition of Zelta AI enhances its AI capabilities for customer feedback analysis.
Partnership with Google Cloud's Vertex AI boosts product discovery and user personalization.
Pendo's $200 million ARR and customer growth highlight its strong market position.

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