Account Executive - USA

Empowered Networks Inc. (“Empowered”) is seeking to hire a results-driven and highly motivated Account Executive (“AE”).

Empowered Network Intelligence

For 25 years, Empowered has been working with the largest brands in the world to help them in their journey to Empowered Network Intelligenceä. Empowered provides technology, know-how, and the benefit of a lifetime spent operating complex IT environments. Our unique data governance technology empowers customers to develop and maintain authoritative data about the network that can be confidently used for initiatives around Automation, AI, Cybersecurity, and Compliance/Audit. We work with customers to unlock the value in their present tools, modernize the tool stack where needed, and provide the improved compliance, risk management, and governance that the business is counting on. www.empowerednetworks.com

Empowered is a proud member of Fulcrum IT Partners, a growing network of top-tier cybersecurity, cloud, consumption-based IT, and managed services organizations across North America and Europe. This partnership enhances our ability to provide increased scale and advanced capabilities to our global customers (for more information, please refer to: www.fulcrumitp.com).

Join an Innovative Team 

It’s an exciting time to be at Empowered.  A career at Empowered is more than just a job – it's an opportunity for you to help shape the future of enterprise networking. Empowered’s team comprises of some of the industry’s most driven and knowledgeable minds. We are passionate user advocates. We are results and data driven. We continually build a culture that fosters inclusivity, communication, support, growth & development, and positivity.

About the Role  

The role of the AE will include, but is not limited to, creating long-term, trusting partnerships with both new and existing customers. The AE will oversee customer account management and operate as the lead point of contact for all matters relating to their respective accounts.

Responsibilities 

• Creating and executing against a sound territory plan to include prospects, customers, and partners;
• To build, develop and land new customer relationships within the assigned territory;
• Effectively leverage internal and external resources to meet territory objectives;
• Provide accurate visibility in terms of revenue and progress by way of financial forecasts;
• Cultivate close working relationships with engineering and marketing counterparts;
• Maintain activity levels to achieve sales targets and build the necessary pipeline to drive growth; and
• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives.

Experience 

• 3-5 years in successful technology sales with a proven track record of attaining quotas;
• Strong sales and relationship-building experience with a proven track record in efficiently navigating sales cycles and closing business;
• Experience in leveraging all buying influencers (technical to executive) as needed to expedite the sales process and deliver revenue goals;
• Ability and experience in translating a customer’s technical requirements into business solutions that bring enhanced value to the customer;

• Many of the activities in this role are self-directed and self-managed; the successful candidate must be comfortable in a minimal supervision setting;
• Experience in leveraging Sales tools such as HubSpot, Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, BANT, ANUM and/or MEDDPIC to reduce cycle time and improve revenue attainment; and
• You are passionate about meeting and exceeding targets every single day and you understand that your output reflects on your success.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to understand technical problems relative to networking, security, and cloud enablement and translate those into solutions;
• Ability to present technical concepts and business solutions clearly through discussions and presentations;
• Ability to think outside of the box – bringing fresh ideas, strategies and tools to the table to maximize the team’s performance;
• Solid experience and knowledge of Microsoft Suite, CRM and NetSuite to manage customer communications and forecasts;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required; skills in French, Spanish or other languages are desirable; and
• Positive – with you, the grass is always greener; the glass is half full. And if it all goes wrong, you are motivated to put it right.

As an AE at Empowered, you will be an essential member of our team, playing a critical role in our growth and success. We are looking for someone who is passionate about sales, eager to learn and grow, and is committed to achieving and exceeding their goals. If you are a self-starter who is results-driven and able to handle multiple priorities effectively, we want to hear from you!

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Certificate/Diploma in Business or related discipline, and
• This role will require regular travel within the USA and Canada; the successful candidate must be able to enter Canada and the USA without restriction and have a valid passport.

Location

• Remote - Minnesota/Ohio

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package;
• Opportunities for growth and career progression; and
• Structured training and development plans, including paid certifications.