Our CompanyChanging the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours! The ChallengeAdobe is looking for an account executive who is responsible for achieving sales targets through the sale of Adobe’s Digital Marketing and Digital Media product lines! You will be part of our savvy sales team, working with Adobe customers across our Manufacturing vertical. This includes the development of long-term relationships with customers as well as developing account plans to expand relationships. The Account Director will achieve this through solution selling capabilities and direct interaction with customers. The individual will be responsible for navigating through the customer’s organization. Your team will guide and assist customers in achieving a successful start with Adobe and help them expand the value realized from our solutions. This is a key role at one of the hottest technology companies in Silicon Valley – and the entire US! The right fit will be, high energy, data-minded, and tech-savvy people with prior software sales experience.What you’ll do:Meet or exceed quota targetsDevelop effective and specific account plans to ensure revenue target delivery and balanced growth. Develop relationships in new and existing customers and demonstrate to drive strategy through organizationBecome a trusted advisor by establishing positive relationships based on knowledge of customer requirements and dedication to value (value of counsel and expertise, value of solutions, value of implementation expertise)Develop customer acuity to understands each customer’s technology footprint, strategic growth plans, technology strategy and the competitive landscape. Review public information (e.g. new executive appointments, earnings statements, press releases) for the company and its competitors to remain updated on key industry trends and issues impacting the customerLead account relationships, prospect profiling, and sales cycles while working with customers to become Adobe referencesDevelop and deliver comprehensive business plan to address customer’s priorities and hurdles. Apply Strategic Value Assessments, benchmarking and Return on Investment data to support decision processFollow a well-adapted approach to maintaining a rolling 4Q pipeline and maintain pipeline currentUse and collaborate with support organizations including Marketing, Inside sales, Partners and channels to funnel pipeline into the assigned territoryWe want experience using Adobe Solutions – Be proficient in and bring all Adobe offers to bear on sales pursuitsAdvance and close sales opportunities - through the successful execution of the sales strategy and roadmapSupport all Adobe promotions and marketing / customer events in the verticalIdeal candidate will have:Demonstrated results selling value and sale excellenceMaintain white space analysis and execution of initiatives (up sell and cross sell) on customer baseOrchestrate resources: deploy appropriate teams and resources to execute winning salesUnderstand Adobe’s competition and effectively position solutions to differentiate Adobe and secure the businessMaintain CRM system with accurate customer and pipeline informationRequirements:Minimum 5 to 7+ years with consistent track record selling solutions to Marketing, IT, and LOBAbility to work effectively in a team environment, acting as a liaison with all other organizations within Adobe including Sales, Engineering, Product & MarketingOur compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $231,700 -- $344,900 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more. Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call (408) 536-3015.Adobe values a free and open marketplace for all employees and has policies in place to ensure that we do not enter into illegal agreements with other companies to not recruit or hire each other’s employees.
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