Senior Account Executive - Upstream Oil and Gas

IFS North America seeks a strategic Account Executive with a passion for selling enterprise software in the Upstream Oil and Gas industry. The ideal candidate is assertive and entrepreneurial focused, seeking the opportunity to make a positive impact in a company with a growing presence in the North American business software market. This position will emphasize a net new client base and include Lead Generation and Business Development, Qualification and Business Analysis, Visioning and Presentations, Project Management, Negotiation and Closing Business.
Responsibilities
Generate revenue from license sales, service sales and maintenance services
Work within an assigned multi-state territory of mid-market companies
Steer the execution of the sales cycle
Identify and manage various indirect sales channels
Sell directly to executive-level decision-makers
Utilize business partners to supplement offerings and provide implementation services
5 years of relevant outside enterprise software sales and new business development experience based on complex software sales, ERP software is preferred
Experience with a long, complex sales process and have a history of closing high-dollar transactions with C-level prospects
5 years + experience selling of software specifically in oil and gas technology
Develop and maintain good domain knowledge and competitive intelligence within the oil and gas upstream industry
Ability to handle multiple buying influences and sell licenses and services together
Ability to work in a team environment with solution experts
Ability to communicate with and effectively persuade C-level decision makers, and quickly articulate IFS’ value proposition
Ability to carry a quota, and a proven record of consistent quota achievement
Strong understanding of ERP technology
Selling directly, selling through channels and working closely with influencers
Bachelor’s Degree in Business related field
Travel 50-60%

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid