Enterprise Account Executive - Puppet (Central)

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Position Summary:

Our Regional VP of Sales for the Puppet brand at Perforce is searching for an Enterprise Account Executive to join the team in the US-Central territory (preferably MN, WI, IL or IA).  We are looking for an individual who is an experienced, high-energy sales professional with a proven track record of over-achieving quota. You will drive the revenue for new business, services, and renewals, through effective value selling and relationship development at the Director-level and above. You must be well-rounded in all aspects of enterprise account selling, including the ability to create a significant pipeline in a short amount of time, identify business drivers, and have a command of and deliver the Puppet value proposition.  You will need to have experience selling software to large enterprise customers in the Minneapolis and Wisconsin markets, and be well-connected to in-region channel partners. 

More than 40,000 organizations trust Puppet to innovate through IT infrastructure automation. Puppet helps customers strengthen their security posture, compliance standards, and business resiliency beyond the data center to the cloud.

• Actively manage current accounts and prospect to develop opportunities in medium and large Fortune 1000 accounts. 
• Attainment of quota, quarterly and annually. 
• Develop an active and vibrant pipeline, equal to 3x quota. 
• Prepare accurate weekly forecasts and reports to sales leadership. 
• Maintain current, accurate, and active Salesforce hygiene and have familiarity with MEDDPICC and Command of the Message. 
• Ensure the successful rollout and adoption of Puppet Enterprise and related products through strong account management activities and coordination with pre-sales engineering and support resources. 
• Develop account-based selling methodologies and closing plans that can be coordinated with both your local management as well as the executive team. 
• Prospect for new customers in conjunction with our channel partner and SI community. 
• Build and strengthen the business relationship with current accounts and new prospects by leveraging the renewal revenue stream and converting to larger, strategic deals for long-term business opportunities. 
• Travel as necessary to develop account relationships and close large opportunities. 

• You have 3+ years of experience selling enterprise software into the Upper Midwest market - preferably financial, banking, insurance, and healthcare verticals. 
• Selling software to Fortune 500/1000 accounts with a strong technical acumen, as well as the ability to have a presence with upper management and executives in the accounts. 
• Building and executing on a territory plan (Target Account Selling or other sales methodology to ensure you can develop a long-term selling strategy within these large accounts as well as create short-term tactical opportunities.) 
• Driving demand for newer products and are skilled at selling professional services. 
• Calling on platform, infrastructure, and application development teams at the Director to C-level 
• You have experience leveraging SIs, VARs, and Alliance partners to deliver solutions with a proven track record of success with these partners. 

Additionally, this position is eligible for benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, life insurance, wellness programs, total time off, and other employee perks that may be offered by Perforce from time to time. The actual offer will depend on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s education, skills, qualifications, depth of experience and other relevant business considerations. Perforce reserves the right to amend or modify employee perks and benefits at any time. 

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