Strategic Account Director

Hi, we’re TechnologyAdvice.

At TechnologyAdvice, we pride ourselves on helping B2B tech buyers manage the complexity and risk of the buying process. We are a trusted source of information for tech buyers, delivering advice and facilitating connections between our buyers and the world’s leading sellers of business technology. 

Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, we are a remote-first company with more than 20 digital publications and over 500 global team members in the US, UK, Singapore, Australia, and the Philippines. We’re proud to have been repeatedly recognized as one of America’s fastest growing private companies by Inc., as well as a Tennessee top workplace. We work hard each day and have fun, too, with monthly virtual events, recreational slack channels, and the occasional costumed dance from our CEO.

All positions are open to remote work unless otherwise specified in the requirements below. 

 The opportunity

As a Strategic Account Director, your main objectives are to meet or exceed sales goals within a set of client enterprise strategic accounts. Using a consultative approach, you are expected to determine customers’ needs and provide them with possible business solutions, while bringing previous industry knowledge to the table.

As a TechnologyAdvice team member, you would get to be a part of a positive sales culture and partake in fun team events. We’ll make sure you have a dedicated support team from pre to post sale along with providing resources such as: sales enablement team, expansive list of tools, SDR team, and more to help drive business forward.

 What you'll do

• Develop and execute against a comprehensive account/territory plan

• Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold outreach, networking, and social media

• Create and execute key sales and business development initiatives to increase sales pipeline

• Conduct market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs

• Sell products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects

• Create and articulate compelling value propositions around TA offerings to prepare and deliver appropriate proposals that accurately describe those products and set proper expectations

• Identify product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors

• Manage contract negotiations

• Participate in exhibitions, conferences, and onsite client meetings on behalf of the company

• Negotiate and close deals by handling rebuttals and objections

 Who you are

• 3-5+ years of experience in Technology Data, Demand Generation, Digital Media, and research driven integrated marketing campaigns

• Agile professional who excels in a fast paced environment and thrives on continuously pivoting strategies to drive business needs forward

• Proven seller of Demand Generation and sold $2-5MM in content syndication lead programs

• Sold $2-5MM in SaaS ABM Platform Campaigns

• A hunter sales approach 

• Have extensive experience dealing with larger, comprehensive deals

• Experience finding budget holders inside enterprise tech organizations

• Knowledge of the current and evolving digital media and demand generation landscapes 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Strong negotiation skills

• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach

• Competitive mentality, and a confident and determined outlook

• Resilience - the ability to cope with rejection

 What we offer you

Our benefits and programs are designed to make your life better for you and your family...

• Flexible schedule with remote, hybrid and on-site options

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance

• 401K with company matching

• Flexible paid time off

• Paid maternity and paternity leave

• Pet insurance for your furry family members and co-workers 

• Wellness perks that include the Headspace App and monthly fitness reimbursements

• Ongoing career development opportunities, mentorship program, bucket list benefit, and more

• In-office snacks, beverages, catered meals, and even some ping pong

 Learn more about our solutions: https://solutions.technologyadvice.com/solutions-overview/

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Work authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire in an employer approved US state and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

 Salary Range

TechnologyAdvice seeks to hire top-tier individuals across the world and intends for our compensation to be at a rate that allows us to recruit and retain individuals who align with our core values, purpose, mission, and vision.   

Final total compensation is based on a multitude of factors including, but not limited to, skill level, relevant experience to the position, and cost of labor.
Base pay range represents 50-60% of total OTE, with remaining OTE based on earned commission.

Base pay range

$100,000—$150,000 USD

 EOE statement

We believe that our differences make us stronger, and thus foster a diverse and inclusive culture where people feel safe being themselves. TechnologyAdvice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.

 Pre-employment screening required.