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Full-Time

Senior Account Executive

Mid Market, Applications

Posted on 5/29/2024

Vonage

Vonage

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-based communication services for businesses

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Hardware
Enterprise Software
Entertainment

Mid, Senior

Arizona, USA

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Management
Salesforce
Requirements
  • 4+ years of quota carrying software or technology sales and account management experience
  • Experience managing the sales cycle - from business champion to C-Suite level
  • Industry experience is preferred
  • Track record of over-achieving quota, club, awards in past position
  • Experience managing and closing complex sales cycles, demonstrated ownership of all aspects of territory management managing the sales cycle from business champion to C-Suite level
  • Have executed a minimum $1M+ quota
  • Previous sales methodology training, Salesforce/CRM experience, and strong customer references
  • Bachelors degree preferred
  • Self-motivated and driven
  • Able to work collaboratively within different teams and with differing levels of seniority
  • Passionate about delivering excellence
  • Self-starting and able to self-manage
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate across sales organization to ensure timely and accurate quote provision and order processing
  • Work with engineering and technical team
  • Selling into Enterprise companies
  • Execute on the account plan to deliver maximum revenue potential
  • Manage complete and complex sales-cycles often presenting to C-level executives the value of our cloud-based applications
  • Forecast sales activity, pipeline management and revenue achievement using Salesforce
  • Create satisfied customers
  • Support implementation through ongoing and supportive customer contact, ensuring a smooth transition to account management and customer success management post-implementation

Vonage offers cloud-based communication services that enable businesses to integrate voice, messaging, video, and data capabilities into their applications. Its main products include Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS), Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), and Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS), which help improve customer engagement and streamline internal communications. Unlike its competitors, Vonage uses a dual revenue model with both subscription and usage-based fees, allowing for scalability based on client needs. The company's goal is to modernize business communication infrastructure for various industries.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$1.1B

Headquarters

Holmdel Township, New Jersey

Founded

2001

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Vonage's acquisition by Ericsson for $6.2 billion positions it for significant growth and innovation within a global network.
  • Winning multiple awards, including Gold in the 5G category and Best Virtual Agent Platform, highlights Vonage's industry leadership and commitment to cutting-edge technology.
  • Partnerships with major players like Singtel and KDDI Web Communications expand Vonage's global reach and enhance its service offerings.

What critics are saying

  • The $1.09 billion impairment charge by Ericsson could indicate financial challenges or integration issues post-acquisition.
  • The competitive landscape in cloud communications is intense, with numerous players vying for market share, which could impact Vonage's growth.

What makes Vonage unique

  • Vonage's CPaaS, UCaaS, and CCaaS offerings provide a comprehensive suite of communication tools that integrate seamlessly into business processes, unlike competitors who may specialize in only one area.
  • The dual revenue model of subscription and usage-based fees ensures financial stability and scalability, setting Vonage apart from competitors with less flexible pricing structures.
  • Recognition as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPaaS for two consecutive years underscores Vonage's strong market position and visionary approach.
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