Senior Account Executive, General Manufacturing

This role is located in Somerville, MA - We are a hybrid work environment and are in the office 3+ days/per week.

Tulip, the leader in frontline operations, is helping companies around the world equip their workforce with connected apps, leading to higher quality work, improved efficiency, and end-to-end traceability across operations. Companies of all sizes and across industries have implemented composable solutions with Tulip’s cloud-native, no-code platform to solve some of the most pressing challenges in operations: error-proofing processes and boosting productivity, capturing and analyzing real-time data, and continuous improvement. 

A spinoff out of MIT, Tulip is headquartered in Somerville, MA, with offices in Germany and Hungary. Focused on composable, human-centric solutions for industrial environments, Tulip is disrupting the MES category and has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Global Innovator. Tulip has also been named one of Energage’s Top Workplaces USA and one of Built In Boston’s “Best Places to Work” and “Best Midsize Places to Work” for 2024. 

About You:

• Proven track record of exceeding quota in complex SaaS sales cycles, from prospecting to close.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex sales scenarios and provide creative solutions.
• Experience selling complex enterprise software solutions within a high growth startup, or scale up environment.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and eager to contribute to building scalable sales processes.
• Genuine, humble, and intellectually curious, with a passion for learning about manufacturing and technology.
• Strong customer-centric approach, focused on building long-term relationships.
• Positive, proactive, and collaborative team player.
• You have a passion for technology and speak fluently about current SaaS, IIoT, cloud, and AI trends, including actively using modern tools plus AI-assisted tools to work more effectively. 

What skills do I need? 

• 8+ years of proven success in SaaS sales, ideally within the manufacturing or industrial sector.
• Demonstrated history of consistently exceeding quota in previous sales roles.
• Proficient in Salesforce.com, Outreach, ZoomInfo, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
• Actively uses AI tools to accelerate day-to-day work (whether that's drafting outreach, researching accounts, summarizing call recordings, or building business cases faster).
• Highly productive communication skills, with ability to manage multiple emails, phone calls, social media, and more each day
• Knowledge of MES, or other manufacturing software is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new software quickly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex solutions to diverse audiences.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain a high volume of activity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive revenue growth by managing the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing strategic deals within mid-market and enterprise accounts in targeted industries.
• Develop and execute effective sales strategies to achieve and exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets.
• Have a passion for technology and speak fluently about current trends related to SaaS, PaaS, IoT, and cloud solutions.
• Accurately forecast sales pipeline and maintain meticulous records in Salesforce.com.
• Present compelling value propositions that address customer pain points and demonstrate the technical superiority of the Tulip platform.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including VP/C-level executives and technical decision-makers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales Engineering, Marketing, Customer Success) to ensure customer satisfaction and successful implementations.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and competitive landscape to effectively position Tulip's solutions.

Key Collaborators:

Sales Team and Customer Success Team

Working At Tulip

We know even great candidates experience imposter syndrome. Even if you don’t match every requirement, applying gives you the opportunity to be considered. 

We’re building a strong, diverse team that values hard work, families, and personal well-being.

Benefits of working with us include:

• Direct impact on product and culture
• Company equity
• Competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Commuter Benefits, Parental Leave, and 401(K)
• Flexible work schedule and unlimited vacation policy
• Virtual company events and happy hours
• Fitness subsidies

We are an equal opportunity employer. At Tulip, we celebrate all. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Help us build an inclusive community that will transform frontline operations.

The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range posted, actual compensation will be determined depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge & skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, market compensation data, and internal equity. Expected compensation ranges for this role may change over time. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $140,000 per year, and is eligible for on-target-earnings (OTE).