[Remote] Sales Executive SLED MN-WI at SailPoint

Minnesota, 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
Identity Security, Cybersecurity, Technology, GovernmentIndustries

Requirements

  • Skilled communicator in first engagements and discovery calls to analyze prospects' needs and qualify opportunities
  • Highly proficient in understanding and presenting the value of SailPoint solutions and comparing them to Microsoft, Okta, and Saviynt
  • Provides a superior customer experience from the first discovery call, leveraging skills in competitively positioning solutions and broader value propositions including partner services
  • Leads a virtual team of partner resources, presales, partner manager, deal desk, professional services, BVA team, and customer success to deliver sales wins and customer success
  • Sells as a team, acting as the quarterback by taking initiative, prepping the team prior to calls, making decisions about engagement, and ensuring accountability
  • Creates territory or opportunity plans outlining steps from discovery to next stages in the sales cycle
  • Works closely with the leadership team to refine ideas and optimize sales strategy
  • Minimum of 4 years experience selling into SLED in Minnesota and/or Wisconsin

Responsibilities

  • Exceed revenue quota goals on a quarterly and yearly basis
  • Effectively address each customer’s and partner’s unique inquiries by providing accurate information and tailored solutions that align with their specific needs and interests
  • Develop business plans which align to your assigned territory
  • Strategically engage with customers and business partners to maintain a high level of customer service that aligns with SailPoint’s core values
  • Collaborate with marketing to develop and execute marketing plans through/with partners and end users
  • Pursue all leads supplied and ensure internal systems are updated
  • Lead the appropriate technical resources to demonstrate SailPoint's advantages to the customer
  • Follow-up with customers and partner with post-sale team to ensure consistent and ongoing coverage of account, including new sales opportunities
  • Own and oversee all aspects of the sales cycle, including qualifying, presentations, demonstrations, RFP responses, negotiations, and the closing process
  • Foster a deep understanding of the territory, including customers, prospects, partners, influencers, and competitors
  • Understand and communicate all product and technological strategies employed by competitive and complimentary organizations in the SailPoint market space
  • Effectively initiate, navigate, and manage discussions across all levels of a customer’s organization

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SalesAccount ManagementIdentity SecurityDiscovery CallsSolution SellingCompetitive PositioningTeam LeadershipPartner ManagementCustomer SuccessSLED

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Sales Executive SLED MN-WI role?

A minimum of 4 years experience selling into SLED in Minnesota and/or Wisconsin is required.

What are the main responsibilities of this position?

Responsibilities include exceeding revenue quota goals quarterly and yearly, addressing customer and partner inquiries with tailored solutions, developing territory business plans, and strategically engaging customers and partners for high-level service.

What is the company culture like at SailPoint?

SailPoint has an awesome culture built by its proud team, leading to employees voting it the 'best places to work' for 15 years in a row, with a great community of customers, partners, and analysts.

Is this a remote position or does it require specific location?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What salary or compensation is offered for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

SailPoint

Provides identity security solutions for enterprises

About SailPoint

SailPoint provides identity security solutions that help organizations manage and protect digital identities. Its main products, including IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, and File Access Manager, assist businesses in ensuring compliance with regulations, reducing risks, and controlling access to sensitive information. These products work by giving organizations visibility into who has access to what data, allowing them to manage permissions effectively. SailPoint stands out from competitors by utilizing advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance its identity governance capabilities. The company's goal is to be a trusted partner for enterprises in navigating the complexities of identity security, ensuring that they can securely manage access to their critical information.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2004Year Founded
$20.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Emerging identity management startups increase competition, potentially eroding market share.
Rapid technological changes may outpace SailPoint's innovation, risking solution obsolescence.
Integration challenges with acquisitions like SecZetta may disrupt services or misalign strategies.

Differentiation

SailPoint specializes in managing and securing digital identities for enterprises.
The company leverages AI and machine learning to enhance identity security solutions.
SailPoint's IdentityIQ provides visibility and control over user access.

Upsides

Growing demand for remote work security boosts SailPoint's remote access management features.
Rising adoption of AI-driven identity analytics aligns with SailPoint's AI capabilities.
Increased regulatory requirements drive demand for SailPoint's identity governance solutions.

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