Regional Account Executive - Chicago

Redis
US
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward experienced enterprise software sellers comfortable with owning a territory and driving revenue growth in a competitive market.

Best fit for

  • Enterprise software hunters with a track record of exceeding quotas in fast-paced markets.
    — “5+ years of quota-carrying software sales experience to enterprise customers in a fast-paced and competitive market
  • Consultative sellers who can simplify complex technical solutions for business audiences.
    — “Exceptional communication skills and the ability to present the business value of complex solutions in a simple and straightforward way
  • Entrepreneurial individuals who thrive in hyper-growth environments and want ownership.
    — “Entrepreneurial and competitive mindset that strives for success

Things to consider

  • Must be based in the Chicago area despite potential remote work claims.
    — “Must be located in the Chicago area
  • Requires building executive relationships across IT and developer audiences.
    — “Build strong and effective trusted relationships with your customers at Executive, IT leadership and Developer level

How to stand out

  • Quantify past overachievement against quotas with specific revenue figures.
    — “A proven track record of meeting and overachieving your sales targets
  • Demonstrate experience selling open source solutions across deployment models.
    — “A consultative and value-based approach to selling open source software for cloud, on premise and hybrid deployments
  • Showcase strategic territory planning skills beyond basic pipeline management.
    — “Formulate and execute a sales strategy plan to drive revenue growth for your territory
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • exceeding sales targets
  • building strong customer relationships
Typical background
5+ years of software sales experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales StrategyCustomer Relationship ManagementConsultative SellingQuota Achievement

Preferred

Open Source Software SalesCloud Deployment

About the role

As a Regional Account Executive at Redis, you'll craft and execute sales strategies to drive revenue growth, focusing on high-impact enterprise customers in the Chicago area, with a strong emphasis on building and nurturing long-term relationships.

Original posting from Redis via Ashby

Who we are

We're Redis. We built the product that runs the fast apps our world runs on. (If you checked the weather, used your credit card, or looked at your flight status online today, you’re welcome.) At Redis, you’ll work with the fastest, simplest technology in the business—whether you’re building it, telling its story, or selling it to our 10,000+ worldwide customers. We’re creating a faster world with simpler experiences. You in?

Why would you love this job?

As an Account Executive, you will be selling Redis Enterprise, consistently voted one of the world’s most loved databases and the real-time data platform of choice for every organization that needs blazingly fast speed and response times for their most critical applications. From powering real-time inventory management systems to real-time fraud detection and real-time claims processing, and powering next generation AI applications, Redis Enterprise enables organizations to transform their data layer to deliver unmatched customer journeys.

Our ideal candidate is a collaborative individual with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives in a fast-paced environment and yearns to join a hyper growth company where you can make a real difference. Your portfolio will include leading brands in your territory that are ready to execute on an enterprise-grade Redis deployment. It's hard work but incredibly rewarding and a lot of fun! We also recognize that you do have a life and at Redis we go to great lengths to ensure the wellbeing of all our employees is at the heart of everything that we do.

If you are a new business hunter with a passion for scaling a business and owning your own territory, then we would like to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

  • Formulate and execute a sales strategy plan to drive revenue growth for your territory
  • Identify, qualify and develop a robust sales pipeline collaborating with internal teams.
  • Close business to exceed monthly, quarterly and annual quota objectives.
  • Build strong and effective trusted relationships with your customers at Executive, IT leadership and Developer level, delivering the value they come to expect from you and from Redis.

What will you need to have?

  • 5+ years of quota-carrying software sales experience to enterprise customers in a fast-paced and competitive market
  • Ability to build and execute an Account Plan to close net new logo opportunities in your assigned territory
  • A proven track record of meeting and overachieving your sales targets
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to present the business value of complex solutions in a simple and straightforward way
  • Entrepreneurial and competitive mindset that strives for success
  • A consultative and value-based approach to selling open source software for cloud, on premise and hybrid deployments
  • Must be located in the Chicago area.

Why join Redis now

  • Redis is one of the world’s most successful Open Source Software projects with widespread adoption in the industry
  • Redis is on a pathway to IPO
  • Commission is uncapped with accelerators
  • Best in breed Sales training in MEDDIC, and our comprehensive Sales Enablement programs
  • RSU grants on joining
  • Generous and competitive benefits

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The estimated gross base annual salary range for this role is $150,000– $165,000 per year in New York, California, Washington, Colorado, and Rhode Island. Actual compensation may vary and is dependent on various factors, including a candidate’s work location, qualifications, experience, and competencies. Base annual salary is one component of Redis’ total compensation and competitive benefits package, which may include 401(k), unlimited time off, learning and development opportunities, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits. This role may include discretionary bonuses, stock options, commuter benefits based on location, or a commission plan. Salary history is not used in compensation package decisions. Redis utilizes market pay data to determine compensation, so posted compensation ranges are subject to change as new market data becomes available.

As a global company, we value a culture of curiosity, diversity of thought, and innovation from our employees, customers, and partners. Redis is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees’ differences are celebrated and supported, and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work. Redis is dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We strive to create a workplace where every voice is heard, and every idea is respected.

Redis is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodation to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you think you may require accommodations for any part of the recruitment process, please send a request to recruiting@redis.com. All requests for accommodations are treated discreetly and confidentially, as practical and permitted by law.

Any offer of employment at Redis is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable laws.

Redis reserves the right to retain data longer than stated in the privacy policy https://redis.com/legal/privacy-policy/ in order to evaluate candidates.

Source: Redis careers (Ashby)

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