Senior Account Executive

NICE
Sydney, Australia
Remote

Who this role is best for

Best suited to experienced technology sales professionals working in enterprise software, particularly in Customer AI or contact center domains, with a focus on strategic account management and collaboration across cross-functional teams in Australia.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 8+ years in complex software sales and a focus on enterprise account expansion
    — “8+ years’ experience in technology sales, ideally selling complex software solutions”
  • Individuals adept at influencing C-level executives and managing long-term client relationships
    — “Drive revenue growth by engaging with C-level and senior decision-makers”
  • Professionals with a track record of executing large-scale sales strategies and cross-team collaboration
    — “Develop and execute sales and account strategies, including strategic account plans and marketing initiatives”

Things to consider

  • The role demands active engagement with internal and external teams across the customer journey
    — “Partner closely with Solution Engineers, Consulting Professionals, and Technical Service Engineers to deliver value at every stage of the customer journey”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work within a national territory and manage resources effectively
    — “Be responsible for a national territory of accounts, effectively deploying country and regional resources”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in managing large, complex sales cycles and achieving consistent results
    — “Proven track record of consistently achieving targets and successfully managing large, complex sales cycles”
  • Demonstrate ability to build long-term relationships with customer executives and understand their business priorities
    — “Build trusted relationships with customer executives, developing a deep understanding of their business, technical priorities, and organizational structures”
  • Showcase skills in aligning with presales and support teams to deliver value propositions
    — “Collaborate closely with presales and broader teams to deliver a compelling value proposition”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • driving revenue growth
  • building trusted relationships with customer executives
Typical background
technology salescustomer AIcontact center

Skills & requirements

Required

SalesCustomer Relationship ManagementComplex Software Solutions

Preferred

Channel PartnersLarge Enterprise Accounts

Stack & domain

Technology SalesComplex Software SolutionsCustomer AIContact CenterSystem IntegrationRelationship BuildingInfluenceProblem SolvingConsultative SkillsSalesCustomer SuccessEnterprise Software

About the role

Original posting from NICE via Greenhouse

At NiCE, we don’t limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We’re ambitious. We’re game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you’re like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you.

So, what’s the role all about?

The Account Executive is the first and primary customer point of contact selling into a defined sales territory. As a trusted sales professional, you will collaborate closely with presales and broader teams to deliver a compelling value proposition that highlights the strength of the NiCE portfolio. This role is focused on both expanding into untapped markets and building long-term relationships with customers while helping them transition from competitor solutions. It is a high-growth role with significant impact across the region.

 How will you make an impact?  

Be responsible for a national territory of accounts, effectively deploying country and regional resources to maximize business potential.

Drive revenue growth by engaging with C-level and senior decision-makers, ensuring that quarterly and annual targets are achieved.

Build trusted relationships with customer executives, developing a deep understanding of their business, technical priorities, and organizational structures.

Develop and execute sales and account strategies, including strategic account plans and marketing initiatives.

Partner closely with Solution Engineers, Consulting Professionals, and Technical Service Engineers to deliver value at every stage of the customer journey.

Design and support roadmaps for large-scale implementations of NiCE systems and services.

Work with partners and alliances to identify and pursue joint sales opportunities.

Build and maintain a strong network of internal and external relationships to facilitate collaboration and success.

Lead sales, presales, engineering, and support efforts within accounts to achieve business goals.

 Have you got what it takes?

8+ years’ experience in technology sales, ideally selling complex software solutions. Experience in Customer AI, Contact Center (CX), or system integration sales is highly regarded.

Proven track record of consistently achieving targets and successfully managing large, complex sales cycles.

Strong ability to build relationships and influence senior stakeholders.

Commercially astute with strong problem-solving and consultative skills.

 You will have an advantage if you also have:

Experience working with channel partners and large enterprise accounts.

Self-motivated, collaborative, resilient, and adaptable, with strong attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style for different audiences.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with curiosity and openness to learning new concepts and strategies.

Requisition ID: 11864

Reporting into: Director, Sales, ANZ 

Role Type: Individual Contributor 

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About NiCE

NICE Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE) software products are used by 25,000+ global businesses, including 85 of the Fortune 100 corporations, to deliver extraordinary customer experiences, fight financial crime and ensure public safety. Every day, NiCE software manages more than 120 million customer interactions and monitors 3+ billion financial transactions.

Known as an innovation powerhouse that excels in AI, cloud and digital, NiCE is consistently recognized as the market leader in its domains, with over 8,500 employees across 30+ countries.

NiCE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, neurotype, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.

Source: NICE careers (Greenhouse)

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