Customer Base Account Executive

<h1><span class="emphasis-3">Join Kainos and Shape the Future </span></h1><p>At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.</p><p><br>We believe in a <b>people-first culture</b>, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.</p><p><br>Ready to make your mark? <b>Join us and be part of something bigger.</b></p><div><div><p><b><span>About The Team</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>You will<span> </span></span><span>join</span><span><span> </span></span><span>our<span> </span></span><span>Customer Base Sales</span><span><span> </span>team selling<span> </span></span><span>in</span><span>to enterprise<span> </span></span><span>level clients</span><span><span> </span>across the world</span><span>.<span> </span></span><span>You<span> </span></span><span>will work in</span><span>side</span><span><span> </span>our Sales & Marketing function</span><span><span> </span>with a core<span> </span></span><span>focus</span><span><span> </span></span><span>on<span> </span></span><span>commercial activity</span><span>.</span><span><span> </span>You will join a high performing<span> </span></span><span>team that thrives in a high-pressure</span><span><span> </span>environment</span><span>.</span><span><span> </span></span><span>We are an</span><span><span> </span></span><span>international</span><span><span> </span>and super</span><span><span> </span></span><span>fun team that is diverse and collabor</span><span>ative.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>About The Person</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>You</span><span><span> </span>a</span><span>re a team player with a</span><span><span> </span>positive<span> </span></span><span>can do</span><span><span> </span>attitude</span><span><span> </span></span><span>and</span><span><span> </span>entrepreneurial<span> </span></span><span>mindset.</span><span><span> </span></span><span>Ideally, y</span><span>ou<span> </span></span><span>have a strong understanding of Workday</span><span><span> </span></span><span>and or other HR and Finance platform</span><span>s</span><span>. </span><span><span> </span></span></span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span><span>You thrive</span><span><span> </span>in a dynamic fast-moving environment that is constantly adapting to change. Willingness to travel at least once per quarter for client visits,<span> </span></span><span>conferences,</span><span><span> </span>and<span> </span></span><span>user groups.<span> </span></span><span>This person<span> </span></span><span>flourishes</span><span><span> </span></span><span>in a<span> </span></span><span>quota driven,<span> </span></span><span>highly competitive, high performance and pressurised environment</span><span>.</span><span><span> </span>You<span> </span></span><span>pose</span><span><span> </span>the a</span><span>bility to plan</span><span><span> </span>and<span> </span></span><span>prioritise</span><span><span> </span>your time effectively to<span> </span></span><span>meet deadlines<span> </span></span><span>in accordance with</span><span><span> </span>business and customer requirements</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Essential R</span><span>e</span><span>quirements:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>Sales Experience:</span></b><span><span><span> </span></span><span>Minimum of<span> </span></span><span>2</span><span><span> </span></span><span>year</span><span>s direct selling</span><span><span> </span>experience</span><span><span> </span>in SaaS sales;</span><span><span> </span></span><span>closing deals<span> </span></span><span>in a<span> </span></span><span>S</span><span>ales<span> </span></span><span>E</span><span>xecutive<span> </span></span><span>or<span> </span></span><span>A</span><span>ccount<span> </span></span><span>M</span><span>anagement<span> </span></span><span>role</span><span>. Experience in value based consultative selling and closing</span><span>. Quota delivery, Pipeline<span> </span></span><span>management</span><span><span> </span>and<span> </span></span><span>accurate</span><span><span> </span>forecasting experience</span><span>. Experience selling to the office of CHRO or CFO (HR / HRIT and Finance Leaders)</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>Communication</span></b><span><span>: Excellent communication skills,<span> </span></span><span>active listening,<span> </span></span><span>written</span><span>, verbal<span> </span></span><span>articulation</span><span><span> </span>and presentation skills with proven capability of delivering a value-based proposal</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>Educational Background or Professional Experience:</span></b><span><span><span> </span></span><span>Minimum</span><span><span> </span></span><span>Bachelor’s degree with<span> </span></span><span>concentration<span> </span></span><span>in Arts, Science, Bus</span><span>iness,</span><span><span> </span></span><span>Information Technology,</span><span><span> </span></span><span>or<span> </span></span><span>more<span> </span></span><span>significant</span><span><span> </span>professional<span> </span></span><span>sales<span> </span></span><span>experience</span><span><span> </span>than<span> </span></span><span>stated</span><span><span> </span>above</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Proficiency</span><span><span> </span>in Dynamics 365 or other CRM (SFDC, HubSpot etc.).</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div></div><div><div><p><b><span>Desirable</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Workday certified or selling into<span> </span></span><span>Workday customers or HRIS and Finance.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience in creating Account Plans</span><span>, segmenting product whitespace, defining wallet share, using tech stack such as Zoom</span><span><span> </span></span><span>info and LinkedIn Sales Navigator</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Inside sales, sales<span> </span></span><span>development,</span><span><span> </span>or account management</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span>About The Job</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>R</span><span>etaining and growing an existing base of customers in your defined territory.</span><span><span> </span>You<span> </span></span><span>will</span><span><span> </span>be</span><span>come</span><span><span> </span>the Account lead for<span> </span></span><span>set of<span> </span></span><span>defined<span> </span></span><span>Accounts<span> </span></span><span>across<span> </span></span><span>EMEA</span><span>. You<span> </span></span><span>will</span><span><span> </span>be</span><span>come</span><span><span> </span>fully</span><span><span> </span>responsible and accountable for all Kainos Workday Product commercial activity and account management matters with these customers.<span> </span></span><span>Y</span><span>ou</span><span><span> </span>will<span> </span></span><span>work in close partnership with<span> </span></span><span>a</span><span><span> </span>1:1 mentor and a<span> </span></span><span>close knit</span><span><span> </span></span><span>group of Account Directors and Account<span> </span></span><span>Executives</span><span><span> </span>in the Region.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Your key responsibilities will include:</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Delivering against monthly,<span> </span></span><span>quarterly</span><span><span> </span>and annual individual and team targets</span><span><span> </span>(revenue and activity) in the pursuit of generating qualified pipeline</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Account Planning</span><span><span> </span></span><span>with Account Manager</span><span>s</span><span><span> </span>and Directors</span><span><span> </span>on</span><span><span> </span>prospecting and opportunity qualification activities - Working independently to engage and generate<span> </span></span><span>opportunity</span><span><span> </span></span><span>from<span> </span></span><span>initial</span><span><span> </span>Discovery to Qualification</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Understanding buyer persona</span><span><span> </span>challenges</span><span><span> </span>as they relate to Workday, actively listen,<span> </span></span><span>build trust, articulate their challenges, and propose potential solutions</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Collaborate with the Customer Base Marketing<span> </span></span><span>Manager, Account Managers, Directors VP</span><span><span> </span>to<span> </span></span><span>assist</span><span><span> </span>in the<span> </span></span><span>creation</span><span><span> </span>and<span> </span></span><span>execution of</span><span><span> </span>demand generation</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p></p></div></div><h1><span class="emphasis-3"><b>Embracing our differences  </b> </span></h1><p>At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive.   We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are.   We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field.  <br></p><p>Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out.  <br></p><p>We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.</p><p></p><p> </p>

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