Channel Account Executive - Benelux

ConnectWise
London, United Kingdom
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with a background in technology sales and fluency in Dutch working in the Benelux region.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a proven track record in technology sales and Dutch fluency in the Benelux region
    — “Fluence in Dutch is essential for this role.”
  • Individuals experienced in consultative selling and managing sales pipelines independently
    — “Identifies, qualifies and manages new business opportunities and customers”
  • Professionals with a history of exceeding annual sales quotas and working across cross-functional teams
    — “Proven track record of previous annual quota achievement”

Things to consider

  • The role requires consistent outbound calling and daily time management
    — “Ability to effectively make outbound call timeslots per day”
  • Travel expectations may require flexibility and time spent outside London
    — “Up to 25% travel may be required”

How to stand out

  • Showcase your ability to manage sales cycles and negotiate contracts effectively
    — “Leads entire sales cycle through contract negotiations, opportunity terms, discounts, and implementation”
  • Emphasize your ability to work with multiple internal teams on sales initiatives
    — “Partners with SDR, Marketing, Customer Success, Sales Engineering, Technical support and Product teams”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • acquires new business partners
  • qualifies new potential prospects
  • identifies potential sales pipeline
  • sells new SaaS solutions
  • manages the sales cycle
Typical background
5+ years of relevant experience in new business/acquisition salesproven track record of previous annual quota achievementknowledge of Managed Service Provider (MSP) and/or Technology Service Provider (TSP)

Skills & requirements

Required

New Business AcquisitionSales Cycle ManagementOpportunity QualificationCRM UsageSales ForecastingPipeline ReviewsCollaboration With Distribution PartnersSales NegotiationsSales Process AdherenceSales Quota Achievement

Preferred

Cold-call SellingConsultative SellingOpportunity IdentificationResource LeveragingProject ManagementCall Scheduling

Stack & domain

New Business AcquisitionSalesSaas SolutionsSales CycleDeal CycleCRMProspecting MethodsDigital ProspectingSales NavigatorOutbound OutreachSpecialized IT Market Intelligence PlatformsContract NegotiationsOpportunity TermsDiscountsImplementationAccount RecordsForecastsPipeline ReviewsCollaborationDistribution PartnersAnnual Sales Growth Contract Value QuotaValue/solution Based-sales ProcessPricingMarginsTermsConditionsManaged Service Provider (msp)Technology Service Provider (tsp)Consultative SellingCold-call SellingOpportunity IdentificationResource LeverageProject ManagementProcess ManagementOutbound Call TimeslotsCommunicationProblem-solvingAdaptabilityLeadershipTeamworkProactivePositive AttitudeStrategic InsightsComplex Business ProblemsForecastingService Performance MetricsSaasProspecting

About the role

Original posting from ConnectWise via Greenhouse

ConnectWise is an industry and Global leading software company with over 3,000 colleagues in North America, EMEA and APAC. As a community-driven software company dedicated to the success of technology solution providers, our suite helps over 45,000 of our partners manage their businesses better, sell more efficiently, automate service delivery, and remotely control technology so they can consistently deliver amazing customer experiences.

Our company is powered by our connections, our colleagues, and our community. And, we accept all kinds.

Game-changers, innovators, culture-lovers—and humankind.

We invite discovery and debate. We recognize key moments as milestones.

We see you and value you for your unique contributions. Our inclusive, positive culture lays the foundation to ensure every colleague is valued for their perspectives and skills, giving you the choice of how YOU make a difference.

Curious? Read this opportunity to learn how YOU can make a difference at ConnectWise!

**Fluence in Dutch is essential for this role.

General Summary: 

The Account Executive is responsible for acquiring new business partners, qualifying new potential prospects, identifying potential sales pipeline and selling new SaaS solutions. This role works in partnership with the broader Sales team to manage the sales cycle, lead to deal cycle and attracting new business. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Identifies, qualifies and manages new business opportunities and customers

Creates and converts new business sales-generated opportunities across the product portfolio

Proactively sources and uncovers new opportunities by utilizing diverse prospecting methods, including professional network, digital prospecting, Sales Navigator, outbound outreach, and specialized IT market intelligence platforms.

Leads entire sales cycle through contract negotiations, opportunity terms, discounts, and implementation

Executes accurate account records, forecasts, and pipeline reviews within CRM

Collaborates closely with Distribution partners in the allocated region

Achieves personal annual sales growth contract value quota

Follows ConnectWise value/solution based-sales process

Closes sales that meet the ConnectWise standards for pricing, margins, terms, and conditions (averages are subject to change based on segment, industry, product, etc.)

Average size of transaction: $15K annual per sale

Average number of sales: 85 transactions/year

Average length of sales cycle: 30-60 days

Partners with SDR, Marketing, Customer Success, Sales Engineering, Technical support and Product teams

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required:

Knowledge of Managed Service Provider (MSP) and/or Technology Service Provider (TSP)

Consultative selling, Cold-call selling

Ability to identify opportunities and leverage requested resources appropriately

Ability to manage large projects and processes independently with limited supervision

Ability to effectively make outbound call timeslots per day

Educational/Vocational/Previous Experience Recommendations:

5+ years of relevant experience in new business/acquisition sales

Proven track record of previous annual quota achievement

Business English and fluence in Dutch is essential for this role

Working Conditions:

Onsite/Hybrid/Remote depending on location

Up to 25% travel may be required

ConnectWise is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. ConnectWise provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, marital status, familial or parental status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact us at talentacquisition@connectwise.com or 1-800-671-6898.

Source: ConnectWise careers (Greenhouse)

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