NA Mid-Market Expansion Account Executive

NA Mid-Market Expansion Account Executive

Lucid Software

Raleigh, NC

Other

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Lucid Software is the leader in visual collaboration and work acceleration, helping teams see and build the future by turning ideas into reality. Our products include the Visual Collaboration Suite (Lucidchart and Lucidspark) and airfocus. We hold true to our core values: innovation in everything we do, passion & excellence in every area, individual empowerment, initiative and ownership, and teamwork over ego. At Lucid, we value diverse perspectives and are dedicated to creating an environment and culture that is respectful and inclusive for everyone. Lucid is a hybrid workplace. We promote a healthy work-life balance by allowing employees to work remotely, from one of our offices, or a combination of the two depending on the needs of the role and team.

Since the company's founding, Lucid Software has received numerous global and regional recognitions for its products, business, and workplace culture. These include being listed to the Forbes Cloud 100, Fast Company Most Innovative Companies, Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology, and PEOPLE's Companies that Care. Lucid's solutions are used by more than 100 million users across the globe, making Lucid the most used visual collaboration platform by the Fortune 500. Our customers include Google, GE, and NBC Universal, and we partner with leaders such as Google, Atlassian, and Microsoft.

Mid-Market Account Executives (AEs) lead the strategic business growth for current Lucidchart and Lucidspark customers across their assigned territories.  Post prospect qualification, AEs will work directly with existing customers to create business value across multiple personas, continually working to close sales opportunities.  AEs will also work to ensure renewals, drive expansion, and continual customer engagement. 

Responsibilities:
  • Effectively close business, prospect, and build personal relationships with existing book of accounts
  • Provide excellent customer service and upkeep of existing clientele while identifying strategic opportunities to expand Lucid suite adoption
  • Displays a strong "out of the box" thinking approach to improve best practices around outbound prospecting and pipeline generation
  • Create and maintain reliable forecasts that create transparency between your pipeline and the management team
  • Become an expert in demonstrating the value of the Lucid Suite, understanding the target market and personas
  • Develop a mentality of Teamwork Over Ego seeking opportunities to help others and lead out critical initiatives
  • Meet team standards around activity, accountability, and internal cross-functional SLAs
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • 4+ years closing experience (as an Account Executive or similar role; preferably in tech/SaaS) 
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • This position is hybrid, combining remote work with in-person collaboration at our Raleigh, NC office two days per week (Tuesday and Thursday). 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM
  • Experience in building personal relationships and expanding existing book of accounts (as an Account Manager, or similar role)
  • Experience with software sales (prospecting & closing)
  • Experience with Salesforce leads, contacts, and opportunities
  • Maintains clean Salesforce hygiene
  • Ability to manage a large number of prospects and opportunities simultaneously
  • Experience with Outreach or similar workflow software
  • Skilled in selling a product against direct and indirect competitors
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent

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Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Account Executive?

A: To succeed as an Account Executive, key technical skills include proficiency in sales software and CRM systems, as well as a strong understanding of industry trends and market analysis. Soft skills such as excellent communication and negotiation skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build strong relationships with clients are also crucial for success in this role. By combining these technical and soft skills, Account Executives can effectively manage client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and drive revenue growth, ultimately supporting their career advancement and effectiveness in the role.

Q: What is the career path for a Account Executive?

A: A typical career path for an Account Executive involves progression from entry-level roles such as Account Coordinator or Business Development Representative, to mid-level positions like Senior Account Executive or Account Manager, and ultimately to senior roles like Account Director or Vice President of Sales. Throughout their career, Account Executives can develop key skills in sales strategy, relationship-building, and negotiation, as well as opportunities to specialize in specific industries or product areas. Long-term, Account Executives may pursue leadership roles within their current organization or transition into related fields such as sales management, business development, or entrepreneurship.



Lucid Software job posting for a NA Mid-Market Expansion Account Executive in Raleigh, NC with a salary of $52,500 to $92,300 Annually with a map of Raleigh location.