Entry Level Account Executive

<p><b>About Planisware:</b></p><p>Planisware is a premier provider of Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) solutions, empowering organizations to align strategy with execution and enhance business outcomes.</p><p>Our platform enables companies to plan, prioritize, and deliver complex initiatives across R&D, IT, and capital projects, enjoying robust adoption in the pharmaceutical, medical device, manufacturing, energy, and financial services sectors.</p><p>With a solid foundation, global presence, and ongoing growth, Planisware is in a unique position to define the future of portfolio management.</p><p><br></p><p><b>About the Role:</b></p><p>As an Entry Level Account Executive, you will be a crucial part of Planisware's expansion by identifying new opportunities, engaging with prospects, and providing support to seasoned account executives.</p><p>Collaborating with experienced sales leaders, you will cultivate in-depth knowledge of the market, our solutions, and how to spark interest from the first interaction.</p><p><br></p><p><b>What You Will Do:</b></p><ul><li>Enhance pipeline growth through strategic account-based marketing (ABM) initiatives, utilizing a variety of channels (social selling, emails, calls, etc.) alongside IT and Digital teams.</li><li>Boost attendance and engagement by promoting key events and webinars.</li><li>Create excitement and interest during discovery calls with potential customers.</li><li>Assist Account Executives in proposal creation, RFP management, and delivering product demonstrations.</li><li>Collaborate with the Marketing team to effectively convert inbound leads.</li><li>Maintain organized and accurate documentation, ensuring CRM data is updated as opportunities progress.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>What You Bring:</b></p><ul><li>Exceptional communication skills and enthusiasm for engaging with customers.</li><li>A curious and adaptable mindset, capable of swiftly grasping complex software concepts.</li><li>A proactive, energetic approach to collaboration and sales execution.</li><li>Resilience, with the ability to handle rejections while maintaining a confident, positive, solution-focused sales approach.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Required Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>At least 2 years of experience in a Business Development Representative (BDR), Sales Development Representative (SDR), or similar role.</li><li>A bachelor’s degree in business, information technology, or a related field.</li><li>Experience in executing outbound sales initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>A background in project or product management.</li><li>Familiarity with the IT, Finance, or Healthcare industries.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Benefits and Perks:</b></p><ul><li>3 weeks of paid vacation</li><li>Paid holidays</li><li>Up to 4 months of maternity leave</li><li>Paternity leave</li><li>Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance</li><li>Company annual kick-off trip</li><li>401(k) plan with variable company contribution</li><li>Health, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan with employer contribution</li><li>Cell phone and internet allowances</li><li>Quarterly events and monthly happy hours</li><li>Company charitable donation matching</li><li>Opportunities for community outreach</li><li>Tuition assistance program</li><li>Graduate program</li></ul><p><br></p><p><i>This role will be based out of our San Francisco, CA office. Planisware currently has a hybrid policy of working in-office four days per week, Monday-Thursday, with remote flexibility on Friday. This is subject to change as the company sees fit.</i></p>

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