Senior Strategic Account Executive

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Join the team as our next Senior Strategic Account Executive for High Tech Accounts!

Who we are & why we’re hiring

At Twilio we’re shaping the future of communications all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences.

Our dedication to remote-first work and strong culture of connection and global inclusion mean that no matter your location you’re part of a vibrant diverse team making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands.

About the job

We are expanding our team and growth within the High Tech Vertical by adding an experienced Senior Strategic Account Executive. Our team is committed to helping our High Tech clients create frictionless engagement experiences for the customers they serve.

Responsibilities

In this role you’ll:

• Manage and strategically expand relationships with our High Tech customer accounts.

• Develop drive and execute account strategy to consistently deliver strong revenue gross margin and gross profit results across your High Tech account portfolio.

• Drive the entire sales process from prospecting to deal closure including launch.

• Run highly consultative sales cycles with a focus on deep discovery understanding their business listening to customer needs and being an effective champion for their point of view in the organization.

• Understand the customer’s technical requirements and map them to the capabilities of Twilio’s communications API platform so that together you can design a solution for their specific use case needs.

• Effectively communicate with all levels of the customer organization such as developers managers and executives. Our customers are often software engineers application owners product managers line of business executives VP’s of innovation omni-channel and digital strategy stakeholders.

• Serve on a cross-functional account team with representatives from product finance partners support and services teams.

• Run a disciplined forecast consistently achieve goals and present guidance to executive management.

Qualifications

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Twilio values diverse experiences in other industries and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

Required:

• 7+ years of experience in strategic sales with a track record of selling complex technical solutions

• Accountable for relationship management cross sells upsells and solutions consulting.

• Comfortable working with business and highly technical leaders while influencing their understanding and building supportive partnerships.

• Analytical account development strategy based on using data to find opportunities and prove value.

• Demonstrated success by exceeding quota on a consistent basis.

• Demonstrated track record of managing business forecasts and financial models.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with appetite to define processes and build programs.

• Ethical. Hands on. Passionate. Creative. Team-player. Eager to deliver excellence.

• Familiarity with Twilio ecosystem of Tools: Salesforce Outreach LinkedIn SalesNav ZoomInfo Looker Tableau G-Suite Gong

• Excellent verbal and written communication & presentation skills.Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience.

Desired:

• Experience selling API based solutions

• Deep experience working with telecom companies including SMS aggregators carriers or global communications platforms (CPaaS or PaaS)

Location

• This role will be remote based in the US.

Travel

We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role approximately 25% travel is anticipated to help you connect in-person in a meaningful way.

What We Offer

There are many benefits to working at Twilio including in addition to competitive pay things like generous time-off ample parental and wellness leave healthcare a retirement savings program and much more. Offerings vary by location.

Twilio thinks big. Do you?

We like to solve problems take initiative pitch in when needed and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic . Additionally we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.

So if you're ready to unleash your full potential do your best work and be the best version of yourself apply now!

If this role isn't what you're looking for please consider other open positions .

*Please note this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado California New York Washington and Washington D.C. The information below is provided for candidates hired in those locations only.

The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:

• Based in Colorado: $144720 - $180900.

• Based in Washington D.C. or California (outside of the San Francisco Bay Area): $152760 - $190950.

• Based in New York Washington State or the San Francisco Bay area California: $160800 - $201000Sr.

• This role may be eligible to participate in Twilio’s equity plan. All roles are eligible for the following benefits: health care insurance 401(k) retirement account paid sick time paid personal time off paid parental leave.

• This role is eligible to earn commissions.

The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible non-discriminatory factors such as skills experience and geographic location within the state. Applications for this role are intended to be accepted until December 5 2024 but may change based on business needs.