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Role Description

As an Account Executive, you will be part of a team responsible for managing the sales process of Strata’s leading cloud-based SaaS financial planning, analytics, and performance platform. This account executive will serve as an evangelist for effective financial and operational management.

• Own the business activities and relationships in your assigned region or book of business.
• Bring competitive energy and a client-focused mindset.
• Strategically position our software’s value for long-term partnerships.
• Showcase the value of our solutions through a proven track record in prospecting and experience in financial institutions.

Responsibilities of the Role

• Revenue Accountability: Achieve annual and quarterly revenue goals as assigned.
• Annual Territory Planning: Develop and execute an annual territory plan for assigned region.
• Pipeline Development: Create a comprehensive prospecting strategy contributing to annual sales growth targets. Work closely with Account Development Representative to maintain a robust sales pipeline.
• Deal Management: Manage complex deal cycles from prospecting through close, including discovery calls, tailored demonstrations, due diligence review, pricing strategy, and contract negotiation.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Professional Services, Product Manager, Solution Engineers, and Vertical Industry Leaders to deliver compelling product demonstrations and presentations.
• Reporting & Data Management: Maintain accurate pipeline and forecast data in Salesforce (SFDC) and provide regular updates to Senior Leadership.

A Day in the Life

You’ll spend your day connecting with key decision-makers, assessing their strategic goals, and demonstrating how our software can address challenges and optimize operations. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine proposals, analyze pipeline data, and contribute to high-stakes sales discussions. Occasional travel to client sites will enable you to foster deeper client relationships and deliver impactful presentations.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in financial software sales, managing large enterprise deals, ideally with VP-level or higher contacts.
• Expertise in maintaining and growing a dynamic sales pipeline with accurate forecasting.
• Strong relationship-building and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to develop pricing strategies, understand client business models, and provide valuable insights to sales leadership.
• Skilled at identifying client needs, troubleshooting issues, and developing innovative solutions.
• Able to work well both independently and in a team, maintaining professionalism, integrity, and ethics.
• Up to 50% travel required for this role.

Requirements

• Estimated Salary Range: $115,000 - $135,000.
• This role is eligible for commission with an estimated pay mix of 40/60.
• Actual base salary will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skill set and level of experience.
• Strata provides discretionary variable pay programs based on role.
• Comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits, health and welfare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, life and accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits.

How We Work

The preferred location for this role is in Chicago, IL or St. Louis, MO. We value our people spending time together and have campuses hosting in-person events located in both cities. We are truly a hybrid environment with all team members experiencing the flexibility to work from home.

Company Description

Our culture is driven by our people solving problems together. We embrace learning, collaboration, and continuous career growth. Together, we lift our customers, our products, our company, and our community.

• We believe that each of our team member’s unique perspectives and experiences drive innovation and positive change.
• We foster a culture of inclusion, equity, and belonging, regardless of race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Our Core Values

• We connect with positive intent.
• We are helpful.
• We own it.
• We get better every day.
• We are humble.