WPP · 3 hours ago
Account Executive, WPP Open (SaaS Solutions)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $230K/yrWPP is the creative transformation company, dedicated to building better futures through creativity. They are seeking an experienced Enterprise Account Executive to lead the sales function for their WPP Open SaaS offering, focusing on new business development and managing the entire sales cycle for enterprise accounts.
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Responsibilities
Drive New Business: Identify and develop new opportunities for WPP Open within a defined territory, targeting enterprise accounts to secure new opportunities
Own the Sales Cycle: Manage the entire sales process, target for closing six-figure deals within these accounts —from prospecting and qualification to closing deals
Engage Strategic Stakeholders: Build relationships across multiple lines of business, engaging with C-level executives, Marketing operational leaders, and key decision-makers
Deliver Tailored Solutions: Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and demonstrate how WPP Open solutions can solve their marketing strategic and operational challenges
Showcase Value: Present use-case-specific pitches and demos, independently or in collaboration with our WPP Open Growth Consulting, to highlight the measurable impact of the solutions
Engage closely with WPP Agencies, External partners and SaaS partners to accelerate deal cycles
Leverage Team Support: Partner with your virtual team, including business development representatives, growth consulting, customer success, marketing managers, and partner managers, to drive success
Direct Sales & Pipeline Management: Personally run client and agency sales meetings, conduct discovery sessions, deliver demos, and manage the sales process through to contract signature. You will proactively manage the sales pipeline to drive deal progression and ensure the CRM is meticulously maintained
Collaboration & Growth: Work closely with marketing on lead generation campaigns, coordinate with pre-sales on larger opportunities, and collaborate with the Commercial Operations Lead on pricing. You will also develop affiliate, reseller, and partner programs to expand market reach
Qualification
Required
Proven SaaS Sales Experience: A strong track record of success in enterprise SaaS sales, with a focus on securing new business and consistently achieving revenue targets
Expertise in Complex Sales: Experience managing long, multi-stakeholder sales cycles within large enterprise accounts
Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with enterprise applications, Marketing and the ability to engage with C-level executives
Strong Communication Skills: Exceptional presentation and storytelling abilities to confidently influence senior stakeholders and decision-makers
Collaborative Mindset: A team-oriented approach, leveraging internal and external resources to achieve shared goals
Company
WPP
WPP creates transformative ideas and outcomes for its clients through an integrated offer of communications, commerce, and technology.
Founded in 1985
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1988-01-01IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Johnson
GroupM CEO - WPP President
Stephan Pretorius
Chief Technology Officer
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