LinkedIn Hiring for Manager – Account Executives, LinkedIn Talent Solutions at Mumbai, India Full Time

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Manager – Account Executives, LinkedIn Talent Solutions

At LinkedIn, we trust each other to do our best work where it works best for us and our teams. This role offers a hybrid work option, meaning you can both work from home and commute to a LinkedIn office, depending on what’s best for you and when it is important for your team to be together.

We are looking for a Manager – Account Executives to join our team in generating new business through selling LinkedIn’s talent solutions’ products and services. You will be responsible for leading the expansion of our client base in your region and managing a team of seasoned account executives. You will inspire and motivate employees on a daily basis and bring innovation to the sales process to help accelerate our market growth trajectory.

Responsibilities:

• Have a clear and comprehensive understanding of LinkedIn’s products, business model, customer marketplace and organizational structure

• Develop and execute against a focused sales strategy to acquire new business for your region

• Leverage relationships to open doors to new strategic business opportunities

• Prepare and present accurate and timely sales forecasts to senior management

• Coach and develop individuals in the team on sales methodologies and processes.

• Be directly involved with the mentoring and development of the sales team which includes recruiting, hiring and training new account executives

• Consistently monitor the sales activity of the team and track results

• Directly manage the day-to-day operations of the team and grow and scale as necessary

• Manage escalations and participate directly in all aspects of the sales cycle to ensure customer and member satisfaction

Basic Qualifications:

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in marketing, business or a related field

9+ years of quota-carrying sales experience

3+ years of sales management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA degree in marketing, business or a related field

Experience directly managing individual sales reps as well as team leads

Experience coaching and mentoring peers and onboarding new hires to achieve success

Experience hiring and motivating seasoned account executives

Experience in a SaaS-based, startup environment

Strong knowledge of CRM tools and subscription-based business sales models

Knowledge of LinkedIn Talent Solutions products and solutions

Excellent communication and time management skills

Strong sales process discipline with the proven ability of meeting and exceeding revenue goals

Ability to develop deep relationships across the organization and influence decision makers at all levels

Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks and work within deadlines with little supervision

Ability to evaluate sound business opportunities and close deals

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