Full-Time

Strategic Account Executive

Updated on 1/16/2025

Smartsheet

Smartsheet

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-based work management and automation software

Enterprise Software
Education

Compensation Overview

$112.5k - $167.5kAnnually

+ Incentive Opportunity + RSU Stock Grant

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Requirements
  • Proven experience in enterprise (G2K), complex software solution sales.
  • 5-10+ Years of Enterprise sales experience
  • Track record of consistently exceeding quota
  • Minimum of 3+ years tenure in previous roles, demonstrating company loyalty and growth trajectory.
  • Demonstrated ability to prospect, build demand and hunt in a defined territory.
  • Strong experience in team-based strategic account planning, development and execution.
  • Enabled on a value selling methodology like Force Mgmt, Sandler, Value Selling Framework or other.
  • Executive presence with proven ability to engage with VP+ and C-suite executives.
  • Strong desire for face-to-face customer engagement and willingness to travel (30%-50%).
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Data-driven, with a keen focus on leveraging PLG signals in sales strategies.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • High emotional intelligence and mental agility.
  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Consistently exceed quarterly and annual software and services sales quotas
  • Effectively forecast, manage a diverse pipeline and consistently achieve performance metrics
  • Provide account and selling team leadership, drive sales strategy and develop accounts over a multi-year time horizon
  • Create & maintain actionable account plans
  • Collaborate with internal cross-functional experts and external partners
  • Drive a positive customer experience and outcomes throughout the customer journey
  • Actively engage and sell to both Line of Business (LOB), Functional Areas and IT departments.
  • Manage and execute both a transactional land/expand selling motion and a value-based solution motion
  • Leverage MEDDICC during the sales process
  • Build and maintain relationships with VP+, C-suite executives and key decision-makers.
  • Demonstrate a winning, competitive, and positive mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Evangelize the functional and solution value of Smartsheet
  • Utilize data and PLG signals to drive sales strategies and decisions.

Smartsheet provides work management and automation solutions through its cloud-based platform. Users can create, share, and manage workflows and projects, with the ability to customize their solutions to fit specific needs. The platform integrates with other popular applications, enhancing its functionality for businesses of all sizes. Smartsheet operates on a subscription model, offering various pricing tiers to accommodate different users, from individuals to large organizations. In addition to the platform, Smartsheet offers support resources, including self-paced learning and coaching, to help users maximize their experience. The company's goal is to improve efficiency and productivity for its clients across various industries.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$121.2M

Headquarters

Bellevue, Washington

Founded

2005

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for remote work solutions boosts Smartsheet's adoption.
  • Partnership with AWS enhances AI capabilities, positioning Smartsheet well in the market.
  • Digital transformation trends drive demand for Smartsheet's scalable solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Atlassian may impact Smartsheet's market share.
  • Potential acquisition by Vista and Blackstone could disrupt operations.
  • AI integration with AWS may face technical challenges, affecting reputation.

What makes Smartsheet unique

  • Smartsheet offers a highly customizable platform for diverse industry needs.
  • The platform integrates seamlessly with popular apps, enhancing its versatility.
  • Smartsheet supports low-code/no-code solutions, broadening its user base.

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Benefits

Health and wellness benefits - From sick days to mental health services, we support you. We provide company-sponsored comprehensive healthcare coverage and well-being benefit programs so you can take care of your whole self.

Time away - We want you to find time for what matters to you. We offer a variety of programs so you can recharge and reconnect, including paid time off for company holidays, vacation, volunteering, military leave, and parental bonding.

An investment in your future - We help you plan for the dreams you’re working toward. We offer every employee competitive pay, retirement contributions, stock awards, and an employee stock purchase program.

Perks and discounts - It's the details that make life easier. From discount programs and an allowance for work-related expenses, to medical concierge (U.S. only) and caregiver services, we help set you up for success both at work and outside of it.

An inclusive environment - We strive to foster a culture of belonging that is rooted in respect for all people. We believe that by celebrating diversity of voices and experiences, and by creating equitable opportunities for our team, customers, and communities, we enable people to do and be their best.

Continuous learning - We know that when you’re growing, so are we. That's why we provide opportunities to develop on the job through internal mobility, virtual learning, and a variety of development programs.