Enterprise Account Executive - Chicago, USA

Storyblok is a headless CMS that enables marketers and developers to create with joy and publish with confidence. It empowers you to deliver structured and consistent content everywhere: websites, apps, AI search, and beyond.

Legendary brands like Virgin Media O2, Oatly, and TomTom use Storyblok to make a bigger, faster market impact.

What is in it for you

You will be joining a growing company where you can contribute to many “firsts”. Plus these benefits:

• Monthly remote work stipend (home internet costs, electricity). Home office equipment package right at the start (laptop, keyboard, monitor…)
• Home office equipment upgrade (furniture, ear plugs…) or membership to a local co-working space after your onboarding
• Sick leave benefit, parental leave and 25 days of annual leave plus your local national holidays
• Personal development fund for courses, books, conferences, and material
• The annual international team-building trip, quarterly and monthly online get-togethers
• As a fully remote company, with work-life balance at its core, you’ll enjoy flexible schedules
• An international team that loves to have fun at work and works hard together to accomplish shared goals
• Competitive compensation package with uncapped commission and VSOP (Virtual Stock Purchase Plan)

Job Summary

Storyblok is seeking an Enterprise Account Executive to bring high levels of experience in supporting clients to build exceptional digital experiences within the U.S. market.

The ideal candidate will be an evangelist who can speak on behalf of Storyblok at events and has experience with DXP ecosystem selling. They should also have a strong GSI network and enthusiasm to mentor colleagues in the team.

Essential Job Functions

• Directly contribute to the expansion of the assigned region through the generation of new Enterprise clients
• Value selling working directly with executive buyers including Chief Marketing Officers and Heads of Digital
• Build and implement with an extended team a go-to-market plan to deliver maximum revenue potential for your territory
• Work with and supporting the BDR & Partner team in outbound sales activities
• Lead potential new customers through the sales journey and presentation of Storyblok’s solutions
• Prospect new customers (min 20% of pipeline should be self generated and the best AEs target 100% self generation)
• Nurture a small number of priority accounts to generate expansions into new divisions as well as product upsells
• Negotiation of commercial offers for customers
• Navigate through the legal and procurement process in complex B2B SaaS sales
• Maintain a healthy relationship with existing clients and support Customer Success in upselling into existing accounts
• Evangelize the Storyblok vision through product demonstrations, in-market events, and account specific initiatives

Education and Experience

• Proven record of success in closing large and complex SaaS Enterprise deals over $200k
• Ability to map out and strategically define account & territory plans
• Familiarity with Sales methodologies like Challenger Sales, SPIN Selling, Sandler, MEDDIC etc.
• 5 years of proven SaaS solution selling experience as an Account Executive
• Evidence of relationship building skills with an ability to grow and nurture relationships
• Some technical knowledge of the CMS space and digital experience ecosystem
• Ability to switch the context and messaging between technical and marketing audiences
• Must be fluent in the local language of the territory
• Travel primarily within the assigned region, to foster client relationships and participate in events