Sr. Strategic Account Executive, EMEA at Highspot

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Sales Enablement, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of solution sales experience managing complex sales cycles with demonstrated ownership of territory, within SaaS and ideally for a disruptive technology provider
  • Ability to align technology solutions to complex, multi-stakeholder business problems and utilise strategic thinking skills to solve customer problems
  • Track record of consistent over-achievement of quotas, revenue goals and the ability to effectively identify and sell to C-level executives
  • Technologically adept with a high level of business acumen and outstanding communication, both written and oral
  • Ability to work individually and within a cross-functional virtual team in a fast-paced and continuously evolving environment
  • Experience in dealing with strategic enterprises in the 30k+ range of employees
  • Prior experience solution selling into Sales and Marketing professionals and familiarity with the core mechanics of a SaaS business
  • Strong focus on outbound calling and sequences

Responsibilities

  • Build and execute a robust territory plan that maximises revenue from the assigned patch
  • Ownership of pipeline growth and activities in your region
  • Collaborate closely with Marketing, Solutions Consulting and other internal functions such as the ADR team to drive your own pipeline
  • Effectively navigate each stage of the sales-cycles from qualification to close to meet or exceed your quarterly targets and annual sales quota
  • Be a fabulous and conscientious team member that actively contributes to our positive work environment which is anchored in our guiding principles and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Skills

SaaS Sales
Solution Selling
Territory Planning
Cross-Sell
Up-Sell
Net New Business
Cross-Functional Leadership
Account Executive

Highspot

AI-powered sales enablement platform

About Highspot

Highspot provides a sales enablement platform that helps sales teams improve their productivity and efficiency. Its main product, Highspot Copilot, is an AI-powered digital assistant that delivers the right content to sales representatives at the right time, enhancing their ability to engage and convert potential buyers. The platform supports sales teams by managing sales content, preparing reps for different selling scenarios, and facilitating personalized interactions through digital sales rooms. Highspot also includes features for onboarding and training sales reps, ensuring they are well-prepared for real-world situations. Unlike many competitors, Highspot focuses on driving measurable outcomes such as increased win rates and reduced ramp time for sales reps. The goal of Highspot is to empower sales teams to close deals more effectively and generate higher revenue.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$625.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_FCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, & life benefits
Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Matching employer contributions (DPSP) with immediate vesting
3 Weeks of Paid Vacation
Generous Holiday Schedule
Quarterly Recharge Fridays
Flexible work schedules
Professional development opportunities
Discounted ClassPass membership
Access to coaches & therapists
2 Volunteer days per year

Risks

Highspot faces competition from larger rivals like Salesforce and Oracle.
Recent layoffs may impact Highspot's operational efficiency and innovation.
Reliance on AI technologies exposes Highspot to data privacy and ethics concerns.

Differentiation

Highspot offers a unified sales enablement platform with AI-driven features.
The platform integrates content management, training, and engagement intelligence for sales teams.
Highspot Copilot enhances sales productivity with AI-powered digital assistance.

Upsides

Highspot is recognized as a leader in the Forrester Wave report Q3 2024.
The partnership with Krisp enhances voice productivity in remote sales environments.
Highspot's Meeting Intelligence improves real-world coaching for better sales outcomes.

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