At Skillsoft, we propel organizations and people to grow together through transformative learning experiences. We believe every team member has the potential to be AMAZING. Join us in our quest to transform learning and help individuals unleash their edge.
The Account Executive, UKI Growth, is a key role responsible for driving top-line revenue growth by expanding our existing base of digital learning customers. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of building strategic relationships and growing an ambitious pipeline of business by exceeding client expectations, demonstrating creativity, and collaborating effectively with the wider team. This role involves expanding our extensive portfolio directly to established accounts .This requires the ability to navigate complex organisations and sell to multiple decision-makers, including the "C Suite."
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive top-line revenue growth by expanding our footprint within the existing account base.
- Sell our extensive content solutions line(s) directly to Enterprise customers.
- Collaborate with specialists to sell blended solutions.
- Own responsibility for meeting and exceeding revenue goals.
- The ability to proactively identify solutions and align them to resolve any business challenges that may arise.
- Represent a solution line with key competitive differentiators to win business.
- Influence customers at the senior leadership level.
- Establish strategic plans and objectives to drive desired business growth.
- Partner with related sales, marketing, and support resources to advance critical opportunities and penetrate the market
- Develop a thorough understanding of Skillsoft sales plays and training portfolio
- Work remotely from a home office.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of successful sales experience.
- Experience in the Digital Learning, EdTech, HCM, or SaaS space is preferred.
- Ability to consistently exceed sales targets and understand the steps involved in a sales cycle.
- Proficiency in managing a designated territory to maximize revenue growth.
- Demonstrated ability to operate with a sense of urgency, be competitive, and maintain a positive, winning attitude.
- Strong negotiation skills based on value and time to close.
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Ability to comprehend complex client requirements and articulate the company's offerings to develop solutions that meet those requirements.
Education and Certifications:
Demonstrated Industry Experience
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#Skillsoft delivers online learning, training, and talent solutions to help organizations unleash their edge. Leveraging immersive, engaging content, Skillsoft enables organizations to unlock the potential in their best assets – their people – and build teams with the skills they need for success. Empowering 36 million learners and counting, Skillsoft democratizes learning through an intelligent learning experience and a customized, learner-centric approach to skills development with resources for Leadership Development, Business Skills, Technology & Development, Digital Transformation, and Compliance.
Skillsoft is partner to thousands of leading global organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company features three award-winning systems that support learning, performance and success: Skillsoft learning content, the Percipio intelligent learning experience platform, which offers measurable impact across the entire employee lifecycle. Learn more at www.skillsoft.com.
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Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL) is a global leader in corporate digital learning, focused on transforming today’s workforce for tomorrow’s economy. The Company provides enterprise learning solutions designed to prepare organizations for the future of work, overcome critical skill gaps, drive demonstrable behavior change, and unlock the potential in their people. Skillsoft offers a comprehensive suite of premium, original, and authorized partner content, including one of the broadest and deepest libraries of leadership & business skills, technology & developer, and compliance curricula. With access to a broad spectrum of learning options (including video, audio, books, bootcamps, live events, and practice labs), organizations can meaningfully increase learner engagement and retention. Skillsoft’s offerings are delivered through Percipio, its award-winning, AI-driven, immersive learning platform purpose built to make learning easier, more accessible, and more effective. Learn more at www.skillsoft.com.
Skillsoft provides a comprehensive selection of cloud-based corporate learning content, including courses, videos, books, and other resources on Leadership Development, Business Skills, Digital Transformation, Technology & Developer, and Compliance. Percipio’s intuitive design engages modern learners and its consumer-led experience assists in accelerating learning.
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