Full-Time

Account Executive

Commercial

Updated on 1/8/2025

Highspot

Highspot

1,001-5,000 employees

AI-powered sales enablement platform

Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$90k - $120kAnnually

+ Stock Options + Other Forms of Compensation

Mid, Senior

Seattle, WA, USA + 29 more

More locations: Washington, USA | Pennsylvania, USA | Oregon, USA | California, USA | Washington, DC, USA | Texas, USA | Montana, USA | Jackson Township, NJ, USA | Florida, USA | Waterbury, CT, USA | Nevada, USA | Georgia, USA | Arizona, USA | Concord, NH, USA | Tennessee, USA | Virginia, USA | Arkansas, USA | Minnesota, USA | Utah, USA | New York, NY, USA | Maryland, USA | Wisconsin, USA | Massachusetts, USA | North Carolina, USA | Missouri, USA | Ohio, USA | Michigan, USA | Illinois, USA | Idaho, USA

This position can be in-office or remote across various states.

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Marketing
Requirements
  • Proven track record of successfully selling complex enterprise platform solutions (preferably sales and marketing solutions) and driving revenue primarily through new customer acquisition
  • Strong understanding of and experience selling to qualified, early-stage leads, as well as full cycle sales with proven ability to effectively generate pipeline
  • Demonstrated ability to sell to Sales, Sales Enablement, Marketing, and Operations teams at the corporate level, successfully emphasizing business value and product differentiation, and expanding conversations to include multiple stakeholder groups.
  • Has operated in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment with limited overhead, but deep support
  • Consistently demonstrated ability to garner commitment at every step of sales process, and a proven closer
  • 3+ years of successful software sales experience with a focus on value-based solution selling of CRM, Sales Enablement, Marketing Automation, or other complex long-cycle business solutions into enterprise accounts
  • Demonstrated success generating pipeline through omni-channel and multi-threaded approach.
  • Ability to creatively question and actively listen to uncover the customers’ high impact, critical business needs
  • Consistent track record of surpassing sales targets
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with very strong presentation skills
  • Travel within North America required
  • Strong team player with a positive growth mindset
  • Proficient using SFDC, Clari, Gong, Linkedin, Groove, ZoomInfo
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute against qualified, but often early stage leads to achieve and exceed individual software quota responsibility
  • Consistently build and deliver an accurate pipeline and forecast visibility via Salesforce.com and/or available forecasting tools
  • Lead multiple customer sales cycles and close effectively – candidate is a hunter
  • Quickly learn new software product(s) and clearly communicate the value proposition and differentiation
  • Manage effective internal working relationships with Sales Engineers, Professional Services, and Account Development Teams
  • Develop strong relationships with key decision makers, influencers and partners within assigned opportunities
  • Understand and document corporate budget, decision-making timeframe, customer goals, and key decision makers within the prospect’s organization
  • Be a conscientious team member that actively contributes to our positive work environment, which is anchored in our guiding principles and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Highspot offers a sales enablement platform that enhances sales team productivity through its AI-powered digital assistant, Highspot Copilot. The platform provides sales representatives with timely access to relevant content, supports onboarding and training, and facilitates personalized interactions with buyers. Highspot distinguishes itself from competitors by focusing on data-driven results, such as improved win rates and reduced ramp-up time for sales reps. The company's goal is to drive effective behavioral changes in sales teams to help them close deals more efficiently.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$625.1M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2012

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

  • Highspot is recognized as a leader in the Forrester Wave report Q3 2024.
  • The partnership with Krisp enhances voice productivity in remote sales environments.
  • Highspot's Meeting Intelligence improves real-world coaching for better sales outcomes.

What critics are saying

  • Highspot faces competition from larger rivals like Salesforce and Oracle.
  • Recent layoffs may impact Highspot's operational efficiency and innovation.
  • Reliance on AI technologies exposes Highspot to data privacy and ethics concerns.

What makes Highspot unique

  • Highspot offers a unified sales enablement platform with AI-driven features.
  • The platform integrates content management, training, and engagement intelligence for sales teams.
  • Highspot Copilot enhances sales productivity with AI-powered digital assistance.

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Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, & life benefits

Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Matching employer contributions (DPSP) with immediate vesting

3 Weeks of Paid Vacation

Generous Holiday Schedule

Quarterly Recharge Fridays

Flexible work schedules

Professional development opportunities

Discounted ClassPass membership

Access to coaches & therapists

2 Volunteer days per year