Director, Enterprise Sales

As a Director, Enterprise Sales, you are responsible for growing our client base with a focus on Fortune 50-500 clients across the United States. You are committed to winning and taking advantage of the untapped customer base that could benefit from Yext's product offering. Individuals should have a proven track record of consultative sales; the ability to negotiate complex six and seven figure contracts; a strong understanding of the digital landscape and a willingness to embrace disruptive, fast paced technology companies. If this is you, we offer best in class compensation with uncapped commissions.
Responsibilities
Build, lead and grow your own book of business, selling to our top accounts and working with Fortune 50-500 caliber clients
Drive significant growth in the market for both existing and new clients, achieving or exceeding individual quota
Focus on executing transactions in a assigned territory and prospect for new opportunities
Manage complete and complex sales-cycles presenting to C-level executives the value of our product
Define, execute, and own an engagement plan for key prospects
Develop and manage strong relationships within our Enterprise market segment, looking for opportunities to add value for the customer and develop additional revenue
Territory/Vertical identification and research, to formalize a go to market strategy and create qualified target accounts
Forecast sales activity and revenue achievement, while creating satisfied and referenceable customers
Minimum Requirements
BA/BS degree or similar college level education. In lieu of degree, relevant skills or equivalent experience
10 years digital experience or technology sales and account management experience
Ability to reach and develop relationships with C-level executives in key verticals
Understanding of digital ecosystem landscape and relationships
Track record of success in carrying a quota, closing Fortune 50-500 deals
Successful history of net direct new business sales, with the ability to prove consistent delivery against targets
A track record of success in selling business applications and complex solutions
Balance a strategic view to an account with a fast-paced transactional approach
Track record of over-achieving quota (top 10-20% of company) in past positions
Experience managing and closing complex sales-cycles- demonstrated ownership of all aspects of territory management
Experience in bringing innovative/market defining products to market
Must work well in a team selling environment
Ability to travel
Preferred Requirements
Experience in a marketing performance environment with a solid understanding of SEO and SEM
SaaS, Local, Display and/or Search market experience