Strategic Account Executive - Based in London or Home Counties

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<p>Role: Strategic Account Executive, UK</p>
<p>Based: London or Home Counties</p>
<div class="textLayer" data-main-rotation="0">Due to continued expansion and a significant addressable market, we are seeking a high-caliber enterprise Strategic Account Executive based in the UK to lead our growth across the UK&amp;I region. Reporting to<strong> Director, UKIR Sales</strong> you will be the primary customer relationship owner, responsible for architecting and executing both strategic and tactical sales plans.You will act as a strategic hybrid seller, tasked with both the pursuit of net new logos and the expansion of our existing enterprise footprint. We’re seeking someone with a winning mindset and a deep sense of curiosity to support our upcoming growth. If you have a builder mentality and the positivity and natural ability to inspire others, this is the<br>perfect role for you.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br>● Meet and exceed annual ARR targets through a disciplined blend of new logo acquisition and existing account growth<br>● Work within a matrix team structure (Inside Sales, SEs, Marketing, Channel, and Ops) to own and execute a regional GTM strategy<br>● Utilize solution-selling and ROI-driven methodologies to communicate EDB’s value proposition to C-level stakeholders<br>● Manage every phase of the sales process: opportunity identification, business case development, pricing, and contract negotiation<br>● Build and maintain an expansive network of influencers and decision-makers within assigned accounts to ensure long-term client success<br>● Maintain accurate forecasting and reporting within Salesforce and Clari <br><br><strong>Candidate Profile &amp; Qualifications</strong><br>● 5+ years of enterprise software sales experience (SaaS, PaaS, or Data Management).<br>● A proven track record of selling complex, strategic solutions into Tier 1 &amp; 2 Banking, Financial Services, Telco, or Manufacturing<br>● Demonstrated success in both business development (building net-new logos) and account management (growing existing revenue)<br>● Ability to articulate complex technology value propositions and collaborate with Sales Engineers on product demonstrations<br>● Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive-level influence. You are a storyteller who can lead a room<br>● Able to travel upto 50% (primarily within the UK&amp;I territory)<br>● Tools: Proficiency with Salesforce, Clari, and standard productivity suites (Google Docs/MS Office)</div>
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