About the Role
Riverbed Technology, a leader in AIOps for observability, empowers organizations to optimize user experiences through AI automation. The company's platform and solutions enhance digital experiences and improve IT efficiency. Riverbed also provides industry-leading Acceleration solutions for secure application acceleration across any network. The company collaborates with thousands of global customers, including 95% of the FORTUNE 100, to enable next-generation digital experiences.
As an Enterprise Sales Executive, you will be responsible for driving high-value sales within large enterprise accounts. This involves cross-selling, upselling, closing new business, and cultivating long-term client relationships. You will act as a thought leader and trusted advisor, gaining a deep understanding of the structure, priorities, objectives, and motivations of key stakeholders within your assigned strategic accounts.
Key Responsibilities
- Maximize high-value sales into large enterprise accounts through cross-selling, upselling, closing new business, and building long-term relationships.
- Serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor within assigned strategic accounts, understanding their organizational structure and identifying the priorities, objectives, and motivations of multiple key stakeholders.
- Prospect enterprise accounts across various verticals, generating interest, qualifying opportunities, and developing new business.
- Lead complex sales cycles by orchestrating and leveraging cross-functional teams, including Sales Engineering, Marketing, Product, and Sales & Executive Leadership, ensuring alignment throughout the sales journey to deliver business value and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Successfully manage multi-month sales processes involving multiple stages, evaluations, and approvals, breaking down long sales cycles into smaller milestones and continuously tracking progress.
- Communicate and demonstrate the value of the Riverbed Platform, highlighting Return on Investment (ROI) and building compelling business cases that illustrate long-term benefits to decision-makers.
- Implement and execute effective account management strategies, understanding each account's unique challenges and tailoring solutions to align with their needs and goals.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Proven track record of success selling high-end enterprise platforms within a SaaS subscription model.
- Multiple years of experience negotiating high-end deals with large enterprise organizations, with demonstrated success in closing large, multi-million-dollar transactions.
- Experience selling to C-suite executives and other key stakeholders involved in the purchasing decision process.
- Existing relationships within assigned enterprise accounts are highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in closing large, complex deals and successfully navigating intricate buying processes involving multiple decision-makers and sales cycles typically ranging from 3 to 9 months.
- Good working knowledge of the partner ecosystem and proven experience in establishing and fostering strong partner relationships.
- Strong experience with *********** or other Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
- Possess the tenacity, wit, and energy to engage with prime targets and build relationships with both new and existing Riverbed clients.
Required Skills
- Enterprise Sales
- SaaS Subscription Model
- Negotiating High-End Deals
- Closing Large Multi-Million Dollar Transactions
- Selling to the C-Suite
- Navigating Complex Buying Processes
- Partner Ecosystem Management
- *********** and other CRMs
- Relationship Building
- Account Management
- Sales Cycle Management
- Business Case Development
- Value Proposition Articulation
- Understanding of IT Issue Resolution
- Knowledge of Observability Platforms
- Familiarity with Acceleration Solutions
Work Environment and Location
This is a full-time position. The role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within the Quryat Al Olaya region. The position requires over 10 years of experience.
Riverbed is committed to fostering an inclusive, fair, and enjoyable workplace where respect and well-being are prioritized. The company is an equal employment opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer.