Enterprise Sales Account Manager

Description:

The Opportunity
Adobe aims to grow as a leading provider of enterprise software solutions. The Enterprise Sales Account Director will sell Adobe's digital experience solutions to State & Local Government agencies. This role focuses on driving business in specific states and collaborating with the sales ecosystem to identify and close opportunities. Building strong relationships with C-level customers and creating account plans are key to success. This role involves both face-to-face and virtual interactions with customers and internal sales personnel, navigating enterprise organizations to uncover cross-selling and upselling chances. Reporting to State & Local business leadership.
What You'll Do
Run an enterprise sales territory focusing on state & local government customers in the New York metro area (NY/NJ/CT).
Develop target named account strategies and tactical penetration plans
Develop and maintain relationships at the “C” and “VP” levels of the defined target named accounts as well as key alliance and integration partners
Develop compelling value propositions based on return on investment cost/benefit analysis
Successfully navigate the sales process by identifying potential business prospects, assessing their suitability, progressing them through the sales cycle, and closing them
Sell against annual revenue targets for software licenses and services
Coordinate with pre-sales, professional services, and other cross-functional teams
Supply creative demand gen ideas and participate in marketing events
Provide accurate and timely sales forecasts
Develop, maintain and strengthen third party relationships
What You Will Need
Demonstrated sales track record with Tier 1 and Tier 2 government customers (5-10 years of State & Local Government sales experience)
Understanding of public sector industry with an emphasis on digital experience for constituents
Understanding of broad competitor solution footprints for the information systems marketplace
Be able to work with prospects to understand their business requirements and value models
Ability to quickly adapt and then clearly articulate value propositions
Ability to work cross functionally and collaboratively to bring in the right resources to bear at the right stage in the selling process
Experience and success in selling high value, long lead time enterprise solutions software ($500K and above)
Excellent new business development skills and sales quota attainment track record
Demonstrates a resourceful and proactive approach; takes the initiative to connect with prospects in creative ways; takes full responsibility for their own success with minimal support until prospects are qualified; showcases perseverance and a strong desire to achieve.