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Here at Appian, our core values of Respect, Work to Impact, Ambition, and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are. In short, this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers, we go beyond completion in our work, we strive for excellence with intensity, and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team that's dedicated to accomplishing hard things.
We are looking for an Account Executive, State Public Sector to work predominantly with our existing customer base. You will be in charge of driving revenue growth in major accounts, establishing relationships and provide direct touch across all levels of the end customer whilst also engaging with the top regional partners. Your ability to scale existing accounts (rather than net new) is essential to your being successful in this role. Cross-functional teams from Appian Marketing, Business Development, Customer Success and Solutions Consulting functions provide support and tools for you to use to attain and exceed sales performance goals.
To be successful in this role, you need:
- Experience navigating a complex sales cycle from start to finish, leveraging internal resources within the larger sales organisation, cross functionally with the customer success team and externally across customer and partner ecosystems
- Strong presentation skills for delivering in-person and virtual presentations to LOB & IT audiences, highlighting your ability to perform client discovery, communicate ROI and build business value
- An in-depth understanding of Australian State Government and its buying behaviors
- To be a trusted advisor to both customers and colleagues to leverage multiple stakeholders throughout complex deals
- To actively seek to understand industry trends to help position against competitors
Basic Qualifications:
- Significant direct selling experience & demonstrable experience as an Enterprise Account Executive, selling complex technologies at the enterprise level to major public sector customers
- History of consistent quota achievement
- Examples of expanding relationships and revenue across major customers
- Strong job tenure: history of displaying loyalty and perseverance through long, stable job tenure and positive career trajectory
Appian Employee Benefits Include:
- Stock options
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness reimbursement
- Enhanced parental leave
- A range of family planning services
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tools and Resources
- Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
- Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
- Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.
About Appian
Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations—resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
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