Virtual Sales Account Executive (Remote)
About the role
This role involves building and advancing a high-quality pipeline by making 30+ targeted outbound calls daily to generate, qualify, and progress opportunities. The role also includes guiding opportunities through the sales process, collaborating with field sales and cross-functional teams, and working with channel and ecosystem partners.
Responsibilities
- Make 30+ targeted outbound calls daily to generate, qualify, and progress opportunities.
- Use account-based strategies to identify key contacts and create new business opportunities.
- Research target accounts to inform outreach and engagement efforts.
- Take ownership of deals from initial engagement through to completion, ensuring a positive experience for prospects and customers.
- Manage and lead multiple opportunities simultaneously, keeping momentum and engagement high throughout each stage of the sales process.
- Maintain accurate pipeline information and sales activity in CRM systems, supporting effective forecasting and planning.
- Partner with field sales and cross-functional teams to support broader account strategies and ensure customer needs are met.
- Collaborate with channel and ecosystem partners to identify joint opportunities, coordinate outreach, and advance deals, maximizing value for customers and driving mutual success.
- Share protocols and market insights to help achieve team sales goals.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in inside sales or business development in the technology or SaaS sector.
- Track record of successfully moving prospects through the sales process and contributing to revenue targets.
- Understanding of SaaS sales cycles and consultative sales approaches, including prospecting, qualification, and solution positioning.
- Adaptable, organized, and able to prioritize in a dynamic environment.
- Coachable, with a continuous learning mindset and a focus on results.
Qualifications
- Track record of successfully moving prospects through the sales process and contributing to revenue targets.
- Understanding of SaaS sales cycles and consultative sales approaches, including prospecting, qualification, and solution positioning.
- Adaptable, organized, and able to prioritize in a dynamic environment.
- Coachable, with a continuous learning mindset and a focus on results.
Skills
- Outbound calling skills.
- Account-based strategies.
- Sales cycle understanding.
- CRM proficiency.
- Collaboration and teamwork.
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
- Paid parental leave.
- Short and long-term disability coverage.
- Basic life insurance.
Pay
The starting salary range for this position is $109,400.00 to $138,100.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.
Schedule
This role can be performed from any location within the United States.