LaunchDarkly

Enterprise Acquisition Account Executive - San Francisco

West New York, New Jersey, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software / SaaS, Enterprise TechnologyIndustries

Enterprise Acquisition Account Executive

Position Overview

The Enterprise Acquisition Account Executive will drive LaunchDarkly’s growth by acquiring new enterprise customers. Acting as the "quarterback" for a defined territory, you will develop and execute strategic plans, generate new opportunities, and deliver tailored solutions to demonstrate LaunchDarkly's value.

Responsibilities

  • Territory Management: Develop and maintain comprehensive territory and account plans.
  • Pipeline Generation: Secure consistent new opportunities through targeted outreach and account research.
  • Revenue Growth: Achieve quarterly revenue and new logo acquisition targets.
  • Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships with champions and decision-makers, developing compelling business cases.
  • Collaboration: Work with SDRs, SEs, and other teams to ensure seamless execution and customer success.

Key Skills & Attributes

Strategic Thinking & Execution:

  • 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.

Enterprise Sales Expertise:

  • 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.

Customer-Centric Problem Solving:

  • 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.

Independent Decision Making:

  • Work autonomously with minimal day-to-day supervision, making sound decisions based on analysis of data and situational factors.
  • 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.

Analytical Skills & Data-Driven Insights:

  • Analyze market data, sales metrics, and customer insights to inform strategies and decision-making.
  • Evaluate diverse factors to identify trends, resolve complex issues, and optimize sales efforts.
  • Use CRM and sales tools to track and analyze performance.

Negotiation & Deal Structuring:

  • Negotiate large-scale, complex contracts, balancing customer needs with company goals.
  • Create mutually beneficial agreements that result in long-term business relationships.
  • Handle objections, overcome resistance, and close deals in a competitive market.

Communication & Influence:

  • Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and persuade key stakeholders.
  • Present solutions and negotiate with C-suite executives, ensuring clear understanding and alignment.
  • Communicate complex ideas concisely and compellingly to diverse audiences.

Collaboration & Team Leadership:

  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and customer success, to align efforts and drive growth.
  • Demonstrate leadership in managing internal resources, ensuring alignment with company goals.
  • Motivate and influence team members across departments to achieve common objectives.

Results-Driven Focus:

  • Maintain a strong focus on achieving measurable sales outcomes and consistently meeting or exceeding targets.
  • Demonstrate motivation by performance metrics and commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Take ownership for results, holding oneself accountable for achieving objectives.

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of closing experience, with a focus on net-new logo acquisition.
  • Must be located in SF Bay Area, or other West Coast t

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Skills

Enterprise Sales
Account Management
Strategic Planning
Pipeline Generation
Customer Relationship Management
Negotiation
C-suite Selling
Solution Design
Market Analysis
Team Collaboration
Independent Decision Making

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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