Strategic Account Director

The opportunity

One of the flagship owned and operated sites of Technology Advice is DZone. DZone.com is one of the world's largest online communities and leading publisher of knowledge resources for the software development life-cycle. Every day, thousands of developers come to DZone.com to read about the latest technology trends and learn about new technologies, methodologies, and best practices through shared knowledge.

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for B2B media and publishing? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment where every deal is an opportunity to make an impact? At DZone, we’re looking for a Strategic Account Director to build relationships with top-tier organizations in the software development space.

If you’re a self-motivated, results-driven closer who excels at consultative sales, negotiation, and strategic problem-solving—while embracing the thrill of uncapped commission—you’ll fit right in. Let’s connect and see if this role is the perfect next step in your career.

Location: United States

What you'll do

• Consultative sales approach of TechnologyAdvice’s B2B solutions to Marketers, including a variety of content creation, digital advertising, and lead generation services
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of potential clients sufficient to exceed annual sales goals
• Consult TechnologyAdvice’s clients with best practices in digital marketing, by staying current on insights, competitors, and trends, and applying knowledge to assist clients in hitting their revenue targets
• Prospect into new customers within TechnologyAdvice’s mid-market ICP, identify and strategize new customer objectives, propose recommendations through deal shaping & secure insertion orders.
• Evaluate assigned accounts based on propensity to purchase, ICP, and other buying signals, and focus efforts accordingly
• Set & Hold client meetings through stages of discovery, sales call, proposal, follow-up, negotiation, close, and renewals to exceed revenue goals.
• Manage and update pipeline opportunities utilizing CRM
• Provide weekly updates on the pipeline, sales forecasts, and other relevant metrics to track progress against goals, using reports and automation tools
• Collaborate closely with Customer Success and other internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients and to identify growth opportunities
• Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, and negotiating skills to make strategic decisions
• Consistently deliver sales results to meet quarterly and annual revenue targets [as defined on an annual basis]
• Negotiate and close deals by handling rebuttals and objections

Who you are

• 5+ years of professional sales in the B2B media/publishing space
• Fast learner with a passion for sales
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• A confident and determined outlook
• Resilience - the ability to cope with rejection
• Agile professional who excels in a fast-paced environment and thrives on continuously pivoting strategies to drive business needs forward

What we offer you

• Career Growth: Advance with mentorship programs, leadership academies, and opportunities to shape company culture and DEI initiatives.
• Flex Fridays: Adjust your 40-hour week to enjoy a full or half day off on Fridays.
• Remote-First Culture: Work from the comfort of your home.
• Flexible PTO: Take the time you need, when you need it.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
• Insurance Protection: Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• 401K with Match: Secure your future with our company-matched retirement savings.
• Paid Parental Leave: Support for new parents during life’s special moments.
• Wellness Perks: Access Headspace and enjoy monthly fitness reimbursements.
• Pet Insurance: Care for your furry family members.
• Speaker Series Bonus: Present in our monthly speaker series and earn a bonus.
• Book Reimbursement: Get up to 12 books reimbursed per year to fuel your learning.
• Bucket List Benefit: Celebrate milestones with annual contributions toward your dream adventures after 3 years.
• In-Office Perks: Enjoy catered lunches for our in-office team.

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Work authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire in an employer approved US state and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.