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Full-Time

Enterprise Account Executive

Posted on 6/27/2024

Bandwidth

Bandwidth

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-based voice and messaging services

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Enterprise Software

Mid, Senior

Raleigh, NC, USA

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Lead Generation
Cold Calling
Segment
Marketing
Requirements
  • 3+ years sales experience selling into large enterprise accounts, preferably in a telecom or SaaS capacity
  • History of meeting and exceeding sales quota
  • Deep base of existing relationships with director and above decision makers
  • Strong prospecting skills with a proven track record of identifying and closing new logo opportunities
  • A deep understanding of the complexities around products and technology integrations
  • Proficient in the use of internal resources (lead generation, marketing events, industry practices) to identify target accounts and build the required relationship to WIN
  • Exceptional team-building skills as you will work closely with cross-functional teams
  • Bachelor Degree - Business, Marketing/Sales, or similar
Responsibilities
  • Work with Bandwidth sales leadership to develop and grow the Enterprise sales segment of our business
  • Work with prospective accounts on how to transition their voice, 911, and messaging solutions to the cloud
  • Work closely with your Sales Development team and the Channel team to drive the sourcing of strategic leads within an assigned set of customer targets
  • Identify and build new account relationships from leads, cold calls, and other internal sources made available to you
  • Maintain and grow the acquired new business to maximize revenue growth, while continuing efforts in new business development
  • Analyze customer and market needs, pricing models and network operations input. Provide feedback through internal channels so course correction can be made quickly and efficiently
  • Navigate effectively in newly acquired accounts to upsell and cross-sale solutions
  • Manage complex commercial and contractual negotiations
  • Sell through multiple levels of an account target, by building relationships and utilizing multiple resources within Bandwidth
  • Proactively manage pipeline; input, monitor, and update opportunities in a timely fashion
  • Developing and maintain up-to-date expert understanding of Bandwidth’s solutions and a general understanding of relevant competitor solutions
  • Research and actively identify emerging trends that influence Bandwidth’s value proposition

Bandwidth provides voice, messaging, and emergency services through cloud-based solutions tailored for businesses, including enterprises, service providers, and application developers. Their services allow clients to integrate reliable communication capabilities into their applications and systems. Bandwidth's offerings include voice calling, text messaging, and emergency calling, all designed to ensure high reliability and scalability, which are essential for uninterrupted communication. The company generates revenue through subscription models, where clients pay a recurring fee, and usage-based models, where charges are based on the volume of calls or messages. Regular maintenance and updates are conducted to enhance service performance and reliability. Bandwidth's goal is to deliver dependable communication solutions that meet the evolving needs of businesses in a competitive telecommunications market.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$24.5M

Headquarters

Raleigh, North Carolina

Founded

2005

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Bandwidth's consistent financial performance, including exceeding revenue and profitability guidance, indicates strong growth potential.
  • Winning multiple Stevie Awards for customer service highlights Bandwidth's commitment to exceptional customer support, a key differentiator in the CPaaS market.
  • The introduction of innovative solutions like Bandwidth Maestro and the Texties awards program demonstrates the company's focus on continuous innovation and customer engagement.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive telecommunications market could pressure Bandwidth to continually innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Dependence on large enterprise clients means that losing a few key customers could significantly impact revenue.

What makes Bandwidth unique

  • Bandwidth's unique combination of owned-and-operated network and global reach sets it apart from other CPaaS providers who rely on third-party networks.
  • The company's focus on providing AI-ready capabilities and programmable communications APIs offers a level of customization and future-proofing that is rare in the industry.
  • Bandwidth's strong regulatory experience and compliance capabilities make it a trusted partner for enterprises with stringent regulatory requirements.

Benefits

100% Medical & Dental Coverage

401(k) & College Savings Plan

PTO with Email Embargo

Free Gym Membership

90 Minute Workout Lunches

Employee Development Opportunities

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