LearnVantage Software Sales Account Exec Manager Enterprise Account Management
Accenture · Albany, New York Metropolitan Area · Yesterday
Business Development$87k–$140k/yrFull-time
About the role
We Are Accenture LearnVantage is a strategic partnership between Accenture and three industry-leading training organizations: Udacity, Award Solutions, and Ascendient Learning. This role involves embedding within Accenture's Diamond Account and strategic account teams to sell LearnVantage, a comprehensive workforce transformation platform focused on AI, data science, and digital skills.
Responsibilities
- Attend account planning sessions, QBRs, and client meetings to identify and qualify workforce reinvention opportunities within active Accenture engagements.
- Build trusted, recurring relationships with Client Account Leads (CALs), Managing Directors, and Accenture industry leads across assigned accounts.
- Identify the right moment to introduce LearnVantage into active Accenture transformation programs, integrating AI, data, cloud, networking, and certification training into technology implementations, managed services agreements, and change management programs.
- Lead executive-level discovery and solution presentations with client C-suite stakeholders, positioning LearnVantage as a strategic partner rather than a training vendor add-on.
- Create comprehensive LearnVantage workforce solutions, aligning with Accenture's technology offerings and client needs.
- Present value-selling business cases that connect LearnVantage investments to measurable client outcomes, such as AI capability development, technology adoption speed, workforce productivity, talent retention, and long-term competitive readiness.
- Navigate Accenture's internal commercial processes, advocating for LearnVantage's commercial interests while maintaining strong internal relationships.
- Manage LearnVantage pipeline across all assigned Accenture accounts with disciplined CRM hygiene, accurate forecasting, and regular visibility for both LearnVantage and Accenture leadership.
- Convert Accenture-introduced opportunities into closed, contracted LearnVantage engagements and expand these into multi-year, multi-solution workforce partnerships.
- Serve as the voice of the client and the Client Account Lead (CAL) back to LearnVantage's product, curriculum, and go-to-market teams, surfacing emerging skill gaps, deal structure needs, and market opportunities.
- Travel to client sites and Accenture offices as required to support strategic account pursuits.
Requirements
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in business development, account management, sales leadership, or new logo acquisition in a consulting, technology, or professional services environment.
- A demonstrated track record of originating and closing significant net new business in mid-market or multi-subsidiary environments, preferably $500K+ ARR deals or more.
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years of work experience) or Associate's degree with 6 years of work experience.
- Direct experience with Accenture's account structure, including familiarity with Diamond Accounts, CAL/MD relationships, and Accenture's internal commercial processes (CCI, Accenture Funding, co-investment).
- Experience selling corporate learning, AI and digital skills platforms, managed learning services, IT certification training, or workforce technology into large enterprise accounts.
- Familiarity with any LearnVantage solution area — AI/ML (Udacity), advanced wireless and 5G (Award Solutions), or instructor-led IT certification (Ascendient Learning).
- Experience building and scaling a co-sell motion within a large partner or alliance ecosystem.
- Experience leading or mentoring sales talent and an interest in helping build the LearnVantage sales team as we scale.
- Existing relationships within Accenture's account teams or with the clients served by Accenture's Diamond Account practice.
- Excellent communication, executive presence, and the ability to present persuasively to executive audiences.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in business development, account management, sales leadership, or new logo acquisition in a consulting, technology, or professional services environment.
- Minimum of 12 years of work experience with a Bachelor's degree or 6 years of work experience with an Associate's degree.
Skills
- Strategic thinking and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to navigate large, complex organizations both internally and externally.
- Strong understanding of Accenture's account structure and internal commercial processes.
- Experience selling into large enterprise accounts.
- Effective presentation and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
Benefits
- Market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan.
- Bonus opportunities.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off.
Pay
Annual salary range: $87,400 to $140,400
Schedule
Estimated travel: 30–50%