Strategic Account Executive

Posted 2 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in United Kingdom
Remote
Senior level
Productivity • Software • Conversational AI
The Role
Sell complex communications and security solutions to strategic enterprise accounts across Northern Europe. Responsibilities include growing revenue through cross-selling and upselling, sourcing new opportunities, managing customer relationships, creating pricing proposals, negotiating contracts, tracking revenue, and consistently achieving sales quotas with both business and technical audiences.
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Who we are 

At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences.

Our dedication to remote-first work, and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands.
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Hiring and how we work

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions! 

Also, while we are a remote-first company, you may be asked to report in person on an ad-hoc basis for team gatherings, functional off-sites or customer meetings. 
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See yourself at Twilio

Join the team as Twilio’s next Strategic Account Executive. 

About the job

This position is needed to sell into high value prospects and customers. This person will play a key role in further growing the business across EMEA with a particular focus on Northern Europe. The candidate will be responsible for managing fast growing customers in the region. Focused mainly on Product cross and up-sell and revenue growth, as well as sourcing net new opportunities within a set of accounts.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

  • Servicing the fastest growing customers in the region.
  • Growing our revenue and share of wallet within your key account list. 
  • Opening doors to the purchase of Twilio’s products and services - including voice, messaging, email, contact centre, account security software.
  • Maintaining the highest levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Create pricing proposals, negotiating terms and managing the contract process.
  • Selling solutions to a technical and business audience. 
  • Building trust and mutual respect with technical customers and peers.
  • Thinking outside of the box and having extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills to make complex contractual, technical, and financial details sound simple.
  • Balancing challenging priorities and handling multiple projects/deals at the same time.

Qualifications 

Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

*Required:

  • 6+ years of Account Management/Sales experience covering selling and closing complex technical solutions to a large customer base. 
  • History of working with accounts ranging from large multinational enterprise customers to Digital Natives. 
  • Demonstrated success by achieving quota on a consistent basis.
  • Track record of Account Management experience and a solid understanding of how to cross and upsell solutions within a mature customer base. 
  • A solid understanding of financial reporting within a direct customer base - Revenue tracking

Desired:

  • Ideally, you also have experience selling both to a business and technical audience.
  • Experience and understanding of working in the communications market is preferable.  Have sold or worked with Messaging, Voice Calling, Email, Account Security Verification.  Or have prior experience in a traditional telecommunications environment/business.

Location

The position will  be remotely based in the UK.

We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, approximately 25%  travel is anticipated to help you connect in-person in a meaningful way. 

What We Offer

Working at Twilio offers many benefits, including competitive pay, generous time off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.

Twilio thinks big. Do you?

We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic. Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.

So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now! If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.

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Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

Skills Required

  • 6+ years of account management or sales experience selling and closing complex technical solutions to large customers
  • Experience managing accounts ranging from multinational enterprise customers to digital-native companies
  • Consistent history of achieving sales quota
  • Account management experience with cross-selling and upselling solutions within mature customer accounts
  • Understanding of financial reporting and revenue tracking within a direct customer base
  • Experience selling to both business and technical audiences
  • Experience in the communications market, including messaging, voice calling, email, or account security verification
  • Experience in a traditional telecommunications environment or business

Twilio Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Twilio and has not been reviewed or approved by Twilio.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental-health programs, and core protections like life and disability insurance. Wellness options and stipends are also emphasized to support ongoing wellbeing.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption is described as robust. Financial assistance for adoption and fertility needs further extends family support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous PTO, paid holidays, sick days, and dedicated volunteer time are highlighted, with some teams operating an unlimited time-off approach. Company-wide breaks reinforce the ability to take meaningful time away from work.

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Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

Millions of developers around the world have used Twilio to unlock the magic of communications to improve any human experience. Twilio has democratized communications channels like voice, text, chat, video, and email by virtualizing the world’s communications infrastructure through APIs that are simple enough for any developer to use, yet robust enough to power the world’s most demanding applications. By making communications a part of every software developer’s toolkit, Twilio is enabling innovators across every industry — from emerging leaders to the world’s largest organizations — to reinvent how companies engage with their customers.

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