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Strategic Account Manager

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Hiring Remotely in New Jersey, USA
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Hiring Remotely in New Jersey, USA
Mid level
Drive new business and expand existing accounts by selling Forcepoint security software, appliances, and services. Build and execute account plans, engage sales and channel resources, manage CRM and forecasted pipeline, present to executives, negotiate at all levels, and exceed quota.
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Who is Forcepoint?

Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. 20+ years in business. 2.7k employees. 150 countries. 11k+ customers. 300+ patents. If our mission excites you, you’re in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All we’re missing is you!

The Strategic Account Manager role focuses on finding, developing, and closing new business opportunities across existing customers and new logo accounts (prospects). You must work closely with the partner community to effectively manage customer relationships and business outcomes. A successful candidate will be able to speak to the following traits and experience:
  • Self-motivated
  • Outcome-driven
  • A proven track record of managing and closing pipeline
  • Highly skilled in outbound prospecting
  • An existing network in territory of both partners and customers
  • The ability to forecast accurately across a 13-week quarter
  • Familiarity with MEDDPICC
  • Comfortable with presentations to the C-Suite
  • Confident as a public speaker 
 Some of your core responsibilities will include:
  • New account development and/or expanding existing accounts through business-to-business sales of Forcepoint software licensing, appliances and services to accounts
  • Working with the Area Vice President to develop and implement specific customer accounts and opportunity plans in support of company goals and quota objectives
  • Effectively engage sales resources (SE, Channel, Solutions Sales teams and Executives) on the development and implementation of customer account plans
  • Use the CRM system effectively, responsible for the development, management and closure of forecasted opportunities
  • Manage and drive revenue through complex, multiple go-to-market strategies
  • Execute complex sales and effectively manage the sales process and activities 
  • Exceed sales quota
  • Interface to negotiate and exchange information with all levels of management
  • Performs other duties and projects as assigned Education and Experience

Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don’t meet all requirements listed in a job posting. Forcepoint is focused on building an inclusive and diverse workplace – so if there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.

The policy of Forcepoint is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Forcepoint is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected].

Applicants must have the right to work in the location to which you have applied.

Forcepoint Campbell, California, USA Office

675 campbell technology pkwy, Campbell, CA, United States, 95008

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