Senior Account Executive

NICE
Sydney, Australia
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with 8+ years in complex software sales, working in enterprise technology environments with a focus on AI and customer experience solutions in Australia.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 8+ years in complex software sales and a track record in enterprise account management
    — “8+ years’ experience in technology sales, ideally selling complex software solutions”
  • Professionals experienced in influencing C-level executives and managing long-term client relationships
    — “Drive revenue growth by engaging with C-level and senior decision-makers”
  • Individuals skilled in cross-functional collaboration across sales, presales, and technical teams
    — “Partner closely with Solution Engineers, Consulting Professionals, and Technical Service Engineers”

Things to consider

  • The role involves managing a national territory and may require coordination across multiple regions
    — “Be responsible for a national territory of accounts, effectively deploying country and regional resources”
  • Candidates should be prepared to manage large, complex sales cycles with a focus on enterprise clients
    — “Proven track record of consistently achieving targets and successfully managing large, complex sales cycles”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience in transitioning clients from competitor solutions during interviews
    — “helping them transition from competitor solutions”
  • Showcase your ability to design and support large-scale implementation roadmaps
    — “Design and support roadmaps for large-scale implementations of NiCE systems and services”
  • Highlight your ability to lead cross-functional teams in achieving business goals
    — “Lead sales, presales, engineering, and support efforts within accounts”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • sales targets
  • customer satisfaction
  • market expansion
Typical background
technology salesenterprise salescomplex software solutions

Skills & requirements

Required

SalesCustomer Relationship ManagementStrategic PlanningConsultative Selling

Preferred

AI IntegrationSystem IntegrationPartner Management

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: 11889

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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