Mid-Market Account Director, Talent Solutions

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The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team.  We are looking for an Account Director to join our team as a trusted adviser with a relentless focus on bringing value to our customers within Mid-Market sector. You will be responsible for helping our customers effectively engage with our solutions (Talent & Learning). You will be dedicated to making our customers stronger and seeking out opportunities for growth. Although you possess a strategic approach to selling and strive to meet/exceed revenue goals, you will always have your clients’ best interest in mind and act as their internal advocate to ensure they are set up for success. Responsibilities:   Researches Customer’s business and prepares thoughtful questions and insights in advance of customer meetings   Asks layered, open-ended questions to understand and clarify Customer’s objectives and challenges beyond surface-level detail   Builds relationships with multiple stakeholders (vertically and horizontally) across the Customer’s organization   Shifts communication style and content to fit the needs of different stakeholders   Leads with Solutions, not products, when making recommendations aligned to Customer objectives   Sells with Integrity   Drives customer decision making by achieving shared vision and proactively considering the value props that tie all stakeholders together   Thinks commercially and applies business acumen when crafting & negotiating commercial agreements    Uses data and insights to support investment recommendations or overcome customer objections    Proactively mitigates churn risk by adopting a smart, customer-centric approach   Engages customers throughout to confirm and clarify value and adapts a strategy when needed to optimize ROI   Drives Customer growth by proactively identifying opportunities to deliver greater customer value   Applies business acumen in Account Planning by considering economic, industry, and company factors with a Customer-centric lens    Maps all key stakeholders in an account to assess the strength of the account relationship and create account outreach strategy   Agrees to joint accountability with colleagues and cross-functional teams for optimal customer success   Practices humility and asks for help from colleagues when faced with a challenge or unknown   Is disciplined in Territory and Account Planning, Forecasting, and Quota Attainment   Follows best practices when using CRM and other Sales tools in order to manage the Sales and Buyer cycles Basic Qualifications:   4+ years of applicable sales experience  Preferred Qualifications:    Experience with HR software   BA/BS degree or equivalent in a related field   Experience with SaaS opportunities and  Dynamics/D365 platform   Experience selling IT solutions   Knowledge of software contract terms and conditions with the ability to create fair transactions   Strong negotiation and accurate forecasting skills   Experience carrying a revenue target with the ability to develop compelling strategies that deliver results   Excellent communication, negotiation and forecasting skills   Demonstrated ability to find and manage high-level business in an evangelistic sales environment   Ability to gather and use data to inform decision making and persuade others   Ability to assess business opportunities and read prospective buyers   Ability to orchestrate the closure of business with an accurate understanding of prospect needs   Ability to include multiple partners and members of the company management team using competitive selling to position company products against direct and indirect competitors  Suggested Skills:    Sales Prospecting  Business Case Preparation  Multithreading  Influence at all levels  Active Listening  LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.    The pay range for this role is $131,000   to $188,000 OTE. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.    The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visit  Benefits | LinkedIn Careers   Equal Opportunity Statement  We seek candidates with a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. LinkedIn considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. 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