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Major Account Executive

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Posted on 6/27/2024

Anaplan

Anaplan

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-based business planning and performance management platform

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Enterprise Software
Defense

Compensation Overview

$171k - $232kAnnually

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Segment
Marketing
Requirements
  • 4-year college degree
  • 8+ years of successful sales experience with a proven record exceeding quota (B2B, SaaS space preferred)
  • Experience calling into accounts and establishing relationships with business decision-makers
  • Ability to understand a 10K, 10Q/annual reports and translate key points into an Anaplan solution for your strategic account
  • A strong attention to detail and excellent listening skills
  • Passion, energy, and the will to overcome any obstacle to succeed
  • Ability to manage time effectively as well as manage multiple concurrent sales cycles
  • Experience selling into Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Marketing, and IT, with a clear understanding of their individual inner workings and how they work with one another
  • Ability to engage your customer in a conversation that allows you to uncover and translate business pains and challenges into a value proposition that Anaplan can deliver
  • Alignment with Anaplan’s Values; Open, Authentic, Inclusive, Creative, Tenacious, Collaborative
Responsibilities
  • Outbound prospecting into Anaplan’s Major Account Segment using (phone, email, social, etc.) to engage with prospects and customers to articulate the value of Anaplan in meeting their business goals
  • Research, question, and listen to our customers to fully understand their needs and present solutions to fulfill their requirements
  • Drive complex sales cycles to improve our customer’s investment with Anaplan
  • Develop and accelerate strong business relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within your accounts
  • Work collaboratively within the ecosystem of partners to qualify, and understand business drivers, provide business outcome-focused solutions, and close deals to meet quota
  • Provide accurate and timely revenue forecasting and CRM updates

Anaplan offers a cloud-based platform designed for business planning and performance management. Its tools allow organizations to connect data, people, and plans, enabling them to model different scenarios, forecast outcomes, and optimize operations. Users can integrate data, perform advanced analytics, and collaborate in real-time, which enhances their decision-making processes. Anaplan distinguishes itself from competitors by focusing on a subscription-based model that provides clients with scalable access to its services, along with professional support options like training and consulting. The goal of Anaplan is to help businesses streamline their planning processes and improve overall operational efficiency.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$299.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The acquisition by Thoma Bravo for $10.7 billion underscores strong market confidence and provides substantial financial backing for future growth.
  • Relocating headquarters to Miami could attract new talent and foster a more dynamic corporate culture, enhancing innovation and employee satisfaction.
  • Partnerships with companies like Titan Wealth demonstrate Anaplan's ability to support complex financial planning needs, potentially leading to more high-profile collaborations.

What critics are saying

  • The relocation to Miami and recent layoffs may cause internal disruption and affect employee morale.
  • Integration of Fluence Technologies could face challenges, potentially delaying the realization of its full benefits.

What makes Anaplan unique

  • Anaplan's cloud-native platform uniquely integrates data, people, and plans across the enterprise, offering a holistic approach to business planning and performance management.
  • The company's subscription-based model ensures a steady revenue stream and allows clients to scale their usage, providing flexibility that many competitors lack.
  • Anaplan's recent acquisition of Fluence Technologies enhances its platform with advanced financial consolidation and reporting capabilities, setting it apart from other SaaS providers.

Benefits

Insurance, Health & Wellness- Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Maternity & Paternity Leave, Unlimited PTO, Gym Discount, Sick Time

Financial & Retirement - 401k 50% match on the first 3% of base salary, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Roth 401k

Home - Bereavement Leave, Fertility Assistance, Immigration Assistance, Relocation Bonus, Remote Work

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