Strategic Sales Executive, Softeon | WMS, Supply Chain

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Strategic Sales Executive, Softeon | WMS, Supply Chain

Itasca, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    We are looking for a Strategic Account Executive to drive growth for Softeon across a defined set of strategic enterprise accounts. This is a quota‑carrying sales role responsible for both expanding existing customer relationships and acquiring new strategic logos in conjunction with the NN AE’s.

    You will operate as a trusted advisor to senior leaders for our Softeon product - a recognized leader in Warehouse Management Systems, their deep expertise in execution - built on close customer relationships and an unwavering focus on delivery. This role requires comfort navigating complex buying groups, long sales cycles, and high‑value, multi‑stakeholder deals.

    Softeon is a X-sell sales motion which will be run in joined motions with the Account Executives

    What You’ll Do

    As a Strategic Account Executive for Softeon, you will:

    • Own and execute the end‑to‑end sales motion for a portfolio of strategic accounts, including both installed base customers and net‑new prospects in collaboration with the AE on the accounts.
    • Develop deep relationships with senior stakeholders
    • Drive account expansion, cross‑sell, and upsell within existing customers by aligning Softeon value to evolving business priorities
    • Identify and pursue new strategic opportunities in the TAM and GTM, building pipeline through targeted account planning, outbound efforts, and collaboration with marketing and partners
    • Lead complex enterprise sales cycles from discovery through value articulation, evaluation, negotiation, and close
    • Position Softeon as a strategic platform, not just a point solution, by tying outcomes to productivity, safety, engagement, and operational excellence
    • Build and maintain robust account plans, including stakeholder maps, opportunity strategies, and multi‑year growth plans
    • Collaborate closely with Solutions Consultants, Customer Success, Marketing, and Partners to ensure seamless execution and long‑term customer value
    • Maintain accurate CRM data, forecasting, and pipeline hygiene, contributing to predictable and transparent revenue execution

    What We’re Offering

    • Salary Range: $140,000 to $160,000 annually + 100% Variable, Uncapped
    • Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday
    • Medical, dental, & vision insurance
    • 401K with Company contribution
    • Flexible spending accounts
    • Life insurance and disability benefits
    • Tuition assistance
    • Community involvement and volunteering events
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    What You’ll Bring

    We’re looking for a sales professional who combines enterprise selling discipline with strategic curiosity and empathy for frontline operations.

    Required Experience & Skills

    • Proven success as a quota‑carrying enterprise or strategic account executive, ideally in SaaS or enterprise software
    • Experience selling into large, complex organizations with multiple stakeholders and long buying cycles
    • Demonstrated ability to grow existing accounts while also landing new strategic customers
    • Strong executive presence and comfort engaging at Director, VP, and C‑level
    • Consultative, value‑based selling approach with the ability to connect solutions to measurable business outcomes
    • Experience building and executing territory and account plans
    • Familiarity with CRM systems and disciplined forecasting practices

    Preferred Experience

    • Exposure to WMS
    • Experience selling platforms related to operations, workforce enablement, digital transformation, or knowledge management
    • Comfort working in a matrixed, collaborative organization with shared ownership of outcomes

    How You’ll Be Successful

    • You think strategically about accounts, not just individual deals
    • You balance hunter and farmer instincts—creating new opportunities while deepening existing relationships
    • You collaborate naturally across functions and bring others along in complex sales motions
    • You are resilient, curious, and motivated by solving real customer problems
    • You consistently meet or exceed quota while building long‑term customer trust

    As a Strategic Account Executive, you will play a pivotal role in expanding Softeon’s footprint within key enterprise customers and shaping long-term strategic partnerships.

    Additional Information

    We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.

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  • Compensation
    $140,000-$140,000 per year