Account Executive

Job Description

This role will be based in Dublin, Ireland

At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team.

We’re looking for a LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Sales Executive to join our fast-growing Online Sales Organisation. The role requires you to identify potential client opportunities and generate new business. You’ll be responsible for outreach to and building relationships with clients in an effort to optimize revenue. You will own your own book of business and strategically target companies within your book, selling solutions that help them achieve their marketing objectives. You’re comfortable with and are excited to meet and exceed quota, always acting in the best interest of the client and aligning with LinkedIn’s culture and values while contributing to the exciting dynamic of the team.

Responsibilities:

• Prospect, build pipeline and strong relationships with clients in your book of business to consistently achieve or exceed quota expectations
• Besides quota, achieve quarterly KPIs designed to help you drive sales
• Leverage existing as well as new client accounts to grow business revenue
• Develop and execute a strategic plan for your book of business, leveraging LinkedIn’s various tools and processes for book (of business) prioritization and client engagement
• Educate clients on their opportunities for optimization of the LinkedIn platform, using your digital media expertise to help them be successful
• Close business consistently at or above quota expectations
• Provide updates to the management team on your pipeline and sales forecast, key objectives and results
• Be proactive about solving problems and be ready to take on additional initiatives and responsibilities as they emerge.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of work experience in digital marketing, media sales, account management or a closely related function
• Business fluency in English and a Nordic language (Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Danish)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a sales quota carrying role
• Experience in client-facing roles with internal or external stakeholder management experience
• Experience in sales connecting with customers, identifying their needs, and upselling and cross selling solutions to them
• Knowledge of how Internet advertising technology works and the ability to explain it in ordinary terms
• Proven communication and telephone skills across multiple channels (e.g. virtual meetings, phone, and email)
• Experience with a CRM system-managing day-to-day tasks on system
• Experience building rapport with key marketing/key decision makers
• Ability in activating and growing existing business
• Ability to manage a sizable volume of clients/accounts
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Experience with and are comfortable with ambiguity
   

Suggested Skills:

• Negotiation Skills
• Prioritization & Time Management
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Strategic Planning and Execution