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Strategic Account Executive

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PagerDuty

PagerDuty

1,001-5,000 employees

Incident management and response platform

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Senior, Expert

London, UK

Hybrid role requiring in-office presence 1-2 times per week.

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Segment
Marketing
Requirements
  • 12+ years field sales experience, preferably in software sales / SaaS sales
  • 6+ years of New Logo / New Customer acquisition closing experience (can be in a hybrid selling role where there is expansion and new logo acquisition but must prove focus, competency and execution on new logos specifically)
  • 4+ years experience successfully selling into Strategic Enterprise accounts in the Global 2000 space
  • 4+ years of experience successfully positioning and selling in a multi-product environment
Responsibilities
  • Understanding the problems and focus areas of your stakeholders and effectively communicating the technical wins and strategic business outcomes we can align to and drive with a PagerDuty partnership
  • Aligning use cases with the appropriate service offering / product
  • Ensuring complete buyer satisfaction in all interactions
  • Negotiating positive business outcomes with new customers for PagerDuty
  • Managing and closing complex, multi-product sales cycles with new logos in the Global 2000 segment
  • Strong presentation skills verbally and visually by customizing content and slides to an internal or external audience; Shares information with customers to build credibility, show integrity, and highlight the value of PagerDuty. Tailor presentations to suit the audience's level and interests.
  • Encouraging positive conversations between new or potentially new customers and sales teams, leading to solutions aligned with the customer's strategic vision
  • Planning - Mapping out your territory assignment, priority account targets and working with your greater support team to drive an effective territory strategy
  • Prospecting - leveraging our Marketing, Alliances, BDR programs to develop a point of view and approach to opening net new logo opportunities with a specific focus on Executive level alignment
  • Documenting key qualification details, including use case, purchase timeframes, and next steps (MEDDIC & COM Framework)
  • Closing and managing land-and-expand deals with the main focus on acquiring new customers

PagerDuty specializes in incident management and response, providing a platform that helps organizations quickly address IT issues to minimize operational disruptions. The platform integrates with various monitoring tools to detect incidents in real-time, alerting the right personnel for swift action. This capability is crucial for maintaining the reliability and performance of digital services across sectors like technology, finance, healthcare, and retail. Unlike many competitors, PagerDuty operates on a subscription-based model, offering different pricing tiers based on user count and feature levels, which ensures a steady revenue stream. The company's goal is to enable organizations to manage and resolve IT incidents efficiently, thereby reducing downtime and enhancing service quality.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$523.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

8%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • PagerDuty's expansion into the public sector and EMEA region indicates significant growth potential and market diversification.
  • The launch of new capabilities in the PagerDuty Operations Cloud demonstrates the company's commitment to innovation and improving operational efficiency for clients.
  • Investments from prominent firms like Private Advisor Group LLC and inclusion in Cathie Wood's ARK ETF highlight strong investor confidence and financial stability.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in IT operations management is intense, with major players like ServiceNow and Splunk posing significant threats.
  • Rapid expansion and new leadership appointments, such as the VP of EMEA, could lead to strategic misalignments and operational challenges.

What makes PagerDuty unique

  • PagerDuty's platform integrates seamlessly with various monitoring tools, providing real-time incident detection and response, which is crucial for minimizing downtime.
  • The subscription-based model with tiered pricing ensures a steady revenue stream and allows clients to choose plans that best fit their needs, unlike competitors with less flexible pricing structures.
  • PagerDuty's recent innovations, such as the AIOps solution and Operations Cloud, enhance automation and operational efficiency, setting it apart from traditional incident management solutions.

Benefits

Health, AD&D, Disability, Vision, Life, and Dental Insurance

Paternity and Maternity Leave

Employee Assistance Program

PTO (Vacation / Personal Days)

Sick Time

Remote Work

Adoption Assistance

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Flexible Spending Account

Student Loan Repayment Plan