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Enterprise Account Executive

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PagerDuty

PagerDuty

1,001-5,000 employees

Incident management and response platform

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Senior, Expert

London, UK

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Marketing
Requirements
  • 8-12 years field sales experience, preferably in software sales / SaaS sales
  • 4-6 years of experience expanded into new areas of existing accounts
  • Enterprise Account Management experience with $500M+, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies
  • Sold in a multi-product selling environment before
  • Travel expectations around 30%
Responsibilities
  • Possess a deep understanding of 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
  • Develops strategic plans that anticipate and address customer needs and preferences based on competitor knowledge and industry trends
  • Identifies long-term strategies to grow accounts by aligning with our customers Big Problems and objectives
  • Negotiate positive business outcomes with existing customers for PagerDuty
  • Managing and closing complex, multi-product sales cycles in the +$500 million in revenue space
  • Conducts consistent and effective conversations with senior-level executives (VP+) to garner interest and support for new initiatives
  • Strong presentation skills verbally and visually by customising content and slides to an internal or external audience; Shares information with customers to build credibility, show integrity, and highlight the value of PagerDuty; and tailors presentations to suit the audience's level and interests.
  • Encourages positive conversations between existing 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
  • Utilize historical data and market trends to provide accurate forecasts to management
  • 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
  • Create effective strategies and qualify opportunities within accounts, including plans for winning business for PagerDuty
  • Documenting key qualification details, including use case, purchase timeframes, and next steps (MEDDICC & COM Framework)
  • Proactively engages internal resources and partners at the right time and in the right manner in order to move the sales process forward throughout their accounts.

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

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

7%
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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