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Account Executive - Enterprise (SLED)

Freshworks · Austin, TX · Remote

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About Freshworks

Organizations everywhere struggle under the crushing costs and complexities of “solutions” that promise to simplify their lives. To create a better experience for their customers and employees. To help them grow. Backed by Accel and Peak XV.

About the role

As an Account Executive, Enterprise (SLED), you will play a pivotal role in expanding Freshworks’ footprint within Higher Education institutions. This role focuses on engaging multiple stakeholders across colleges and universities, delivering customized ITSM and EX solutions, and empowering institutions to drive productivity and employee satisfaction through our advanced software.

What they're looking for

  • 5–8 years of proven success in SaaS enterprise sales, with strong experience in ITSM and EX solution selling
  • Prior experience selling to Higher Education institutions is a strong plus
  • Mastery in solution selling and pipeline management
  • Strong analytical abilities to assess customer needs and provide tailored recommendations
More about this role

As an Account Executive, Enterprise (SLED), you will play a pivotal role in expanding Freshworks’ footprint within Higher Education institutions. This role focuses on engaging multiple stakeholders across colleges and universities, delivering customized ITSM and EX solutions, and empowering institutions to drive productivity and employee satisfaction through our advanced software. You’ll thrive in complex, consultative sales processes with high-budget deals and medium-to-long sales cycles, helping Higher Education institutions improve employee workflows and IT efficiency.

  • Solution Selling: Develop tailored ITSM and EX strategies for Higher Education clients, demonstrating how Freshworks’ solutions optimize productivity and enhance faculty and staff engagement.
  • Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with diverse decision-makers, including administrators, IT leaders, and HR departments, to address unique challenges within Higher Education institutions and deliver impactful outcomes.
  • Pipeline Management: Build, maintain, and execute a robust sales pipeline, ensuring consistent progress through medium- to long-term sales cycles tailored to the Higher Education sector.
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