[Remote] Enterprise Acquisition Account Executive at LaunchDarkly

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Software, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of sales experience, with a focus on net-new logo acquisition
  • Proven success in selling technical solutions to CIO/CTO-level personas in competitive or unbudgeted environments
  • Proven track record in enterprise sales, including lead generation, opportunity identification, negotiation, and closing high-value deals
  • Deep understanding of the enterprise sales cycle and the ability to manage complex, multi-stage deals
  • Skilled in selling to C-suite executives and senior decision-makers, developing customized solutions that address business needs
  • Work autonomously with minimal day-to-day supervision, making sound decisions based on analysis of data and situational factors
  • Analyze market data, sales metrics, and customer insights to inform strategies and decision-making
  • Negotiate large-scale, complex contracts, balancing customer needs with company goals
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and persuade key stakeholders
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and customer success

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive territory and account plans
  • Secure consistent new opportunities through targeted outreach and account research
  • Achieve quarterly revenue and new logo acquisition targets
  • Build strong relationships with champions and decision-makers, developing compelling business cases
  • Work with SDRs, SEs, and other teams to ensure seamless execution and customer success
  • Design and execute long-term strategies that drive business growth within a defined territory
  • Identify and capitalize on market opportunities and align them with company objectives
  • Adapt strategies as market dynamics evolve, ensuring continuous growth and a competitive edge
  • Assess customer pain points and design tailored solutions that create measurable value
  • Build long-term relationships with key customers, acting as a trusted advisor to solve their business challenges
  • Overcome obstacles and find innovative solutions to meet customer needs
  • Take ownership of the territory, managing customer acquisition with confidence and minimal instruction
  • Prioritize tasks and make decisions quickly, ensuring alignment with broader business goals
  • Use CRM and sales tools to track and analyze performance
  • Create mutually beneficial agreements that result in long-term business relationships
  • Handle objections, overcome resistance, and close deals in a competitive market
  • Present solutions and negotiate with C-suite executives, ensuring clear understanding and alignment
  • Communicate complex ideas concisely and compellingly to diverse audiences
  • Demonstrate leadership in managing internal resources, ensuring alignment with company goals
  • Motivate and influence team members across departments to achieve common objectives
  • Maintain a strong focus on achieving measurable sales outcomes and consistently meeting or exceeding targets

Skills

Enterprise Sales
Territory Management
Pipeline Generation
Lead Generation
Negotiation
Closing Deals
C-Suite Selling
Account Planning
Strategic Planning
Customer Engagement
Revenue Growth

LaunchDarkly

Feature management platform for software developers

About LaunchDarkly

LaunchDarkly provides a platform for developers to manage and automate software features. Its main product is a feature management platform that allows developers to control software features, enabling safe code shipping, self-serve experimentation, personalized user experiences, and improved reliability of applications. This platform allows developers to revert feature behaviors without code changes, enhancing productivity. LaunchDarkly operates on a subscription model, charging clients for access to its services. The platform helps clients innovate quickly, automate software releases, reduce delivery costs, and maximize the impact of software features. The goal is to improve software development processes for a diverse range of clients in the DevOps market.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$321.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible work environment - Making an inclusive space for everyone means recognizing we all have our own individual working styles and needs.
Health and wellness - LaunchDarkly offers full coverage with health, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents.
Salary and options - We're all in this together. LaunchDarkly offers competitive pay, equity, and the option to participate in a 401(k) program.
Learn and grow - We love to see our own continue to grow their skill sets—whether that's taking a class or attending a conference.

Risks

Competition from Harness, acquiring Split.io, threatens LaunchDarkly's market share.
Guardian Edition's complexity may confuse customers and complicate sales.
Expansion into the EU region may increase operational costs and regulatory scrutiny.

Differentiation

LaunchDarkly offers advanced feature flagging and experimentation capabilities for progressive delivery.
The platform supports EU data residency, enhancing compliance for European clients.
LaunchDarkly integrates feature management with CI/CD pipelines for seamless software delivery.

Upsides

LaunchDarkly's Galaxy Product Release enhances personalized user experiences and feature optimization.
The appointment of Claire Vo as CPO is expected to drive platform innovation.
Recognition as a Strong Performer by Forrester boosts LaunchDarkly's market credibility.

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