Account Executive (Remote Chicago)

Are you passionate about learning and intellectually curious?  Do you thrive in a fast paced, innovative work environment where team members hold themselves and others accountable?  Are you energized by trying new things, have an agile mindset and enjoy making an impact?   Is working for a purpose driven organization important to you?  If the answers to these questions are a resounding YES, then read on!

Skillsoft is the global leader in corporate learning. We help businesses solve their biggest challenge – attracting, motivating and retaining world class talent.  Our team is recognized for cutting edge digital learning and human capital management solutions. Trusted by the world's leading organizations, including 65% of the Fortune 500, we train more professionals than any other company in the world. Our 100,000+ courses, videos and books are accessed over 130 million times every month, in 160 countries and 29 languages. At Skillsoft, we believe that knowledge is the fuel for innovation and innovation is the fuel for business growth.

We are all about “Making Work Matter.”  With over 2200 employees around the world, we are always looking for amazing talent! 

Will you be next to join our team?

Opportunity Highlights:

• Drive top-line revenue growth through new customer acquisition and expansion of our footprint within existing account base.
• Sell our vast content solutions line(s) directly to Enterprise customers and prospects.
• Own responsibility to meet and exceed revenue goals.
• Win by representing a solution line with key competitive differentiators.
• Influence customers and prospects at the senior leadership level.
• Establish strategic plans and objectives to drive desired business growth.
• Partner with related sales, marketing and support resources in the successful advancement of critical opportunities and market penetration.
• Develop a thorough understanding of Skillsoft sales plays.
• Work remotely from a home office.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years successful sales experience
• Experience in the learning or human capital, human capital technology or SaaS space is preferred
• Ability to exceed sales targets, a keen understanding of the steps involved in a sales cycle and ability to leverage each stage to advance the sale
• Ability to prospect and manage a designated territory to maximize revenue growth
• Ability to operate with a sense of urgency, be aggressive, competitive, and demonstrate a positive, winning attitude
• Negotiate effectively based on value and time to close
• Ability to understand complex client requirements and to clearly articulate the company’s offerings to develop solutions to meet those requirements
• Willingness to travel
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Success Qualities:

Adaptable and Agile. Responds quickly to the changing needs of the business and is resilient in the face of setbacks or adversity.

Confident & Audacious Achiever.  Champions breakthrough initiatives and holds him/herself and others accountable for delivering.  Enjoys working hard; is action-oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting without over-analysis.

Entrepreneurial Spirit with Learner’s Mindset.  Is uncomfortable with simply maintaining "status quo" and is intellectually curious and demanding of excellence and continuous improvement.

Committed to our Collective Purpose.  Leverages cross functional collaboration to solve complex business issues and drive greater results.

Authentic & Customer Centric.  Never compromises integrity to achieve results while constantly being mindful of creating a positive customer experience both internally and externally.  Adheres to an uncompromising set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; practices what he/she preaches.  Acts with the highest standards of conduct and is seen as a direct, truthful individual.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. 
If this opportunity intrigues you, we'd love for you to apply!

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