Enterprise Account Executive - Industrial Segment
Relay is a Raleigh, NC based cloud-based technology platform that helps frontline teams improve communications, increase employee safety, and improve their productivity. Software has not yet transformed the frontline world, and we're on a mission to change that. Relay helps frontline teams digitally transform their operations with the modern tools which supports actionable real-time data needed to track performance and improve their operations. We’ve experienced tremendous growth in our 5 years as a B2B company, and continue to expand our Raleigh, NC based team as a result!
The ideal candidate for this role has deep subject matter expertise in the industrial and manufacturing arena.
Why Join Relay?
- Join us as one of our founding Enterprise AEs, helping us make a true impact on one of the fastest growing verticals for Relay with a massive greenfield opportunity
- Make a Tangible Impact: Our platform directly enhances the lives of frontline workers, improving their responsiveness to customers (72%) and overall efficiency (77%). We've already facilitated over 2.5 billion messages and supported countless deskless workers.
- Be Part of a Winning Team: We're not just growing - we're recognized as a leader in our field. Relay has been honored by Inc. 5000, Deloitte 500, and NC Tech, and we've achieved over 40% YoY revenue growth for two consecutive years.
- Thrive in a World-Class Environment: Our Raleigh campus boasts a fitness center, outdoor sports courts, a cafeteria, and modern workspaces designed to inspire collaboration and innovation.
- Embrace a Vibrant Culture: With over 200 team members, we've cultivated a culture of empowerment and engagement, where every employee is encouraged to do their best work.
- Invest in Your Future: Our comprehensive benefits package prioritizes work/life integration and supports your personal and professional development.
If you're passionate about technology sales, looking to align your work to a bigger mission, and excited to join a company that's shaping the future of frontline work, we encourage you to explore opportunities at Relay!
Responsibilities and impact:
- Drive Significant Revenue Growth: You will be directly responsible for achieving and exceeding sales targets within the Industrial vertical, contributing significantly to the company's overall revenue objectives.
- Strategic Account Selling: Develop and execute strategic account plans for key enterprise clients in the Industrial sector, focusing on building long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Identify and Qualify Opportunities: Proactively identify and qualify new enterprise sales opportunities within the Industrial market, understanding their unique business challenges and aligning our solutions to address them.
- Solution Selling Expertise: Effectively articulate the value proposition of our offerings to executives and key stakeholders within Industrial organizations, demonstrating a deep understanding of their industry and technology landscape.
- Pipeline Management: Maintain a robust and accurate sales pipeline, diligently tracking progress and providing regular forecasts to sales leadership.
- Collaboration and Teamwork: Work closely with internal teams, including SolutionsEngineering, Product Management, and Customer Success, to ensure seamless customer experiences and successful solution deployments.
- Industry Acumen: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies within the Industrial sector to identify new opportunities and maintain a position as a trusted advisor.
Requirements:
- Proven Sales Experience: A minimum of 5-7+ years of successful enterprise sales experience, with a strong track record of exceeding sales targets.
- Industrial Vertical Expertise: Demonstrated success selling into the Industrial sector (e.g., manufacturing, energy, warehousing, etc.) is highly preferred.
- Software Sales Acumen: Experience selling software solutions to enterprise clients is strongly preferred.
- Hunter and Farmer Mentality: A strong drive to prospect and acquire new enterprise accounts while also nurturing and growing relationships with existing clients.
- Executive Presence: Ability to confidently and effectively communicate with C-level executives and senior management within large Industrial organizations.
- Solution Selling Skills: Proven ability to understand complex business challenges and articulate the value of technology solutions in addressing those challenges.
- Strong Negotiation and Closing Skills: Excellent negotiation, presentation, and closing skills with a proven ability to navigate complex enterprise deals.
- Technical Aptitude: A strong understanding of technology and the ability to learn and articulate the technical aspects of our solutions.
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Bachelor's Degree: A Bachelor's degree in a related field (Business, Engineering, etc.) is preferred.
- Travel: Ability to travel up to 50% within North America required.
About Relay | Culture, Benefits & Perks
Our culture hinges on Relayers getting LIT up in an environment that fosters Learning, Impact, and Teamwork, where we CHASE the best work of our lives. We call this BWIML (Best Work In My Life).
At Relay, we offer:
- 100% Paid Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Long/Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance for you and your dependents
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Savings Plan + Company Match
- Baby Cash Reward + Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Perks: If you’re joining our Raleigh-based HQ, you’ll have access to a world-class onsite fitness center with instructor-led classes, plus tennis, basketball, pickleball, and cycling
- Team Events & Culture: From company celebrations to team outings, we work hard and have fun doing it.
- Latest tech, standing desks, and all the tools and software you need to thrive
The future of frontline work is being built here. Come build it with us. We can’t wait to hear from you.
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