Account Executive

At Epidemic Sound, we make soundtracking content simple and inspiring with unlimited access to music and sound effects. Headquartered in Stockholm, with offices all over the world, we are a force of over 500 on a mission to soundtrack the world. Our innovative licensing model paves the way for professional creators - from YouTubers to the world's most recognizable brands - to use sound to enhance their content while simultaneously supporting artists both financially and creatively. Epidemic Sound music is heard 2 billion times a day on YouTube alone and is recognized as one of Europe's fastest-growing companies by the Financial Times. Epidemic Sound is backed by EQT, Blackstone, Creandum, Atwater Capital to name a few. We are seeking experienced and high performing Senior Account Executives to join our US Enterprise Sales teams. As a Senior Account Executive, your main focus is closing new enterprise clients in our target verticals. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proven track record in enterprise sales and the ability to navigate complex sales processes, where targets are met and exceeded. You will be based in New York City. Job Summary: * Drive Revenue Growth: Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities within the enterprise segment to achieve and exceed sales quotas * Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders within large enterprise accounts. * Negotiation & Contracting: Lead complex negotiations, working closely with legal teams to close deals that meet both client and company requirements * Pipeline Management: Effectively manage and forecast sales opportunities, keeping accurate records of prospecting activities and ongoing deals in our CRM system * Sales Strategy Development: Collaborate with marketing and product to develop sales initiatives tailored to specific enterprise accounts. * Reporting & Analytics: Provide detailed sales reports and account status updates to the leadership team, identifying risks and opportunities. * Team Collaboration and mentorship: Partner with technical teams and customer success to ensure successful onboarding and long-term client satisfaction. Mentor more junior team members * Account Planning: Contribute to detailed plans for accounts, outlining strategies for growth, cross-sell and upsell. * Market & Industry Expertise: Stay informed on industry trends and competitive landscape Requirements: You're passionate about sales and equally passionate about being part of a world-class team. You understand the importance of and take pride in bringing new, large clients to Epidemic. * 8+ years experience in enterprise sales, with a proven track record of exceeding sales targets * Deep understanding and a network from selling to one of the following verticals: Media (inc. Broadcasting, Production), Digital Publishing, Agencies, Corporate (inc. FMCG, Beauty, Fashion, Sports) * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and credibility with senior executives and key decision-makers. * Proven experience in leading negotiations with enterprise-level clients * Experience using CRM tools such as Salesforce to manage sales pipelines and reporting, and other typical systems - Ironclad, Jira, etc. * A self-starter who takes the initiative to get things done This is a full-time position based in New York City. This position has a base compensation span of 89 500 - 163,000 USD yearly, depending on seniority, and an uncapped commission. Benefits include dental, health, medical, and vision plan options, 30 days vacations a year accrual, 6 months parental leave, 401k saving, and wellness benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer: We believe that bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives makes for a healthy workplace, a more successful business and a better world. We value diversity and encourage everyone to come and soundtrack the world with us. Curious to learn more about who we are and what we do? Check out our brand new 'About us' page → Application Do you want to be a part of our fantastic team? Please apply by clicking the link below. Hybrid Remote While our primary mode of operation is from the office, we offer the flexibility for employees to work from home when a couple of days per week.

Created: 2024-11-02