Account Executive - Expansion SMB

Smartsheet is seeking an experienced sales professional to join our team as an Account Executive - Expansion for SMB managing a subset of European and African accounts. You will have a history of performance in quota attainment and developing customer accounts. This is a unique opportunity to be a contributor in a hyper-growth market for a category leader.

This role is part of the Commercial Sales team and is based at Smartsheet in London, UK (hybrid or UK, remote eligible) and reports to a Manager, Commercial Sales. 

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You Will: 

• Run full end to end sales cycles including developing and strategising account plans, coordinating members of cross-functional Smartsheet teams
• Manage strategic sales motions alongside transactional, high-volume opportunities
• Ensure Smartsheet success in the growth of account revenue
• Consult with clients in defining business objectives, success criteria and program strategy to ensure the customer perception of value that leads to sales renewal and expansion
• Manage your book of business for expansion and up-sell opportunities; partner and grow client relationships
• Be the subject matter expert of Smartsheet and develop in-depth knowledge of product and service offerings
• Perform other duties as assigned

You Have: 

• 2+ years of full cycle quota carrying sales experience
• Experience managing customer relationships B2B environment and running Solution/Consultative Selling Techniques 
• Experience selling into African accounts is highly desirable
• Experience selling through partners is highly desirable 
• Work with multiple functional departments to manage customer life cycle from implementation to renewal
• Excellent ability in analyzing the opportunity for cross-sell and up-sell potential within existing books of business
• Experience prospecting and managing a designated territory to maximize revenue growth
• Effectively investigate accounts to uncover opportunities for up-sell within existing plans, and multi-thread opportunities across the organization
• Manage excellent interactions both internally and externally with senior level corporate management
• Familiarity of CRM software packages and proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Passion for working with new technologies and the latest sales best practices
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience
• Legally eligible to work in the UK on an ongoing basis

Perks & Benefits:

• Employer-paid Private Medical and Dental, additional cost for family members
• Monthly contributions toward your pension
• Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
• 25 days paid for Holiday + Bank Holidays + Flexible Time Away Program
• 20 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave
• 12 weeks fully paid Paternity/Adoption Leave
• Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
• Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
• Company Funded Perks including a counseling membership, salary sacrifice options, and your own personal Smartsheet account.
• Teleworking options from any registered location in the UK (role specific)