Articulate is looking for an International Sales Account Executive to join our amazing team! As an International Sales Account Executive, you will report to the Senior Manager, Commercial Account Executives to drive direct international sales. This role will cover LATAM and some EU territories. You will be responsible for identifying international sales that must be direct, qualify and drive those deals to closure. You thrive in an environment with tons of autonomy, love a high-volume, fast-paced environment, and work well as part of a team that is laser-focused on providing an outstanding experience for Articulate users as well as internal colleagues.
Manage pipeline by proactively leading prospects through the sales process using MEDDPICC methodology.
Meet (and exceed) corporate revenue goals.
Work cooperatively with other Articulate teams and channel partners to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
Work with in-country partners to process and fulfill orders when necessary.
Develop a deep understanding of Articulate 360 and demonstrate competency around other Articulate products.
Take control of the sales process by understanding prospect pain points, challenging prospect assumptions, creating constructive tension, providing commercial teaching, and closing Articulate 360 sales.
Teach prospects about their industries and offer unique insights that cause prospects to think differently about their business.
Conduct needs analysis with prospects and provide product demonstrations that solve the needs of the prospect.
Create sales quotes, negotiate with prospects, and explain Articulate subscription options that meet the needs of prospective customers.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a sales or business development role
Minimum 2 years of experience with cold outreach and cold calling, where you've had success in creating and closing self-sourced business
Demonstrated success in selling to new logos and cross-selling and upselling into existing customers
Solid computer skills, including experience with Salesforce and/or Outreach
Excellent attention to detail and follow-through, with the ability to handle and prioritize high-volume activities without letting anything fall through the cracks
Ability to tailor communication to the prospect's needs with authority and has strong verbal and written communication skills
Independence at managing personal sales pipeline, and other duties as assigned or time allows
A can-do, positive attitude
Positive, energetic phone presence
Thoughtfulness and be a trustworthy doer
BA or BS degree or equivalent experience
You have SaaS experience
Spanish fluency
Experience selling into the LATAM market
BA or BS degree or equivalent experience preferred
Experience selling internationally or outside of North American markets
Experience working with channel sales partners and familiar with the channel sales motion
Fundamental understanding of MEDDPICC methodology
Experience working in a remote-first environment