Strategic Account Executive - Healthcare (Boston)

Role We are seeking an Account Executive to sell our Identity Security Solution. Candidate Profile Skilled communicator in first engagements and discovery calls, analyzing the prospect’s needs to qualify an opportunity. Highly proficient in understanding and presenting the value of SailPoint solutions and how they compare to Microsoft, Okta, and Saviynt. Provides a superior customer experience from the first discovery call and leverages skills in competitively positioning solutions and related partner services. Leads a virtual team of partner resources, presales, partner managers, deal desk, professional services, BVA team, and customer success to deliver sales wins and customer success. Operates as part of a team rather than independently. Acts as the quarterback, takes initiative, and prepares the team on what is needed from them prior to calls. Makes sound decisions about who should engage and when, and holds people accountable for follow‑through. Creates a territory or opportunity plan that outlines the steps needed from discovery to the next sales‑cycle steps. Works closely with the leadership team to refine ideas and make the sales strategy as effective as possible. Responsibilities Exceed revenue quota goals on a quarterly and yearly basis. Effectively address each customer’s and partner’s unique inquiries by providing accurate information and tailored solutions that align with their specific needs and interests. Develop business plans that align to the assigned territory. Strategically engage with customers and business partners to maintain a high level of customer service that aligns with SailPoint’s core values. Collaborate with marketing to develop and execute marketing plans through or with partners and end users. Pursue all leads supplied and ensure internal systems are updated. Lead the appropriate technical resources to demonstrate SailPoint’s advantages to the customer. Follow‑up with customers and partners with the post‑sale team to ensure consistent and ongoing coverage of accounts, including new sales opportunities. Own and oversee all aspects of the sales cycle, including qualifying, presentations, demonstrations, RFP responses, negotiations, and closing process. Foster a deep understanding of the territory, including customers, prospects, partners, influencers, and competitors. Understand and communicate all product and technological strategies employed by competitive and complimentary organizations in the SailPoint market space. Effectively initiate, navigate, and manage discussions across all levels of a customer’s organization, from business stakeholders to technical decision‑makers. Utilize all channel management and reporting tools, including accurate forecasting and Salesforce hygiene. Path to Success 1‑Month Milestones Establish plan for existing customers, clearly identifying opportunities for uplift over coming years and understanding account potential. Segment account list into top 20 focused accounts and the Top 3 Big Bet accounts within this list. Meet with old account managers to capture any history. Meet with partners of existing accounts to understand their position and services offered. Work with Marketing Manager on marketing plan. Work with Channel Manager on channel plan. 2‑Month Milestones Create stakeholder map for key partners that are influencers in your Top 20 accounts and devise your approach to connect with them. Demonstrate Salesforce hygiene with regular, accurate activity and updates. Meet weekly with sales management to keep Salesforce and Clari up to date. 3‑Month Milestones Complete territory plan and present to Sales Management: Existing account overview and account potential. Prioritized accounts with account potential. Clean pipeline of potential 2025 opportunities to establish gap to target. Marketing and channel engagement plans to close the gap to target. Customer references / case studies planned. Pipeline growth plan. Meet with all existing customers and identify opportunities to extend the value they are receiving from SailPoint. Lead an operating cadence with virtual team. Achieve “1st Mate” enablement badge. 4‑Month Milestones Create account plans for key accounts. Create opportunity plans for key opportunities. Present forecast for self‑generated opportunity and expected time to first sale. Develop strategies to approach Top 20 accounts and present to management. 6‑Month Milestones Built a pipeline of 2–3 times target comprising existing customer and new pipeline. Refine go‑to‑market for this market segment, highlighting key messaging when competing with Microsoft and Okta, benefits of working with partner, pricing challenges. Complete your Captains badge on HighSpot. Education Preferred but not required: Bachelor's degree or global equivalent in an IT, business, or sales related field. Travel Business travel of approximately 50 percent yearly is expected for this position. Equal Opportunity Statement SailPoint is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone to our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Benefits Overview Health and wellness coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Disability coverage: Short‑term and long‑term disability Life protection: Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Additional life coverage options: Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children Flexible spending accounts for health care, and dependent care; limited purpose flexible spending account Financial security: 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company matching Time off benefits: Flexible vacation policy Holidays: 8 paid holidays annually Sick leave Parental support: Paid parental leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Care Counselors Voluntary benefits: Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance options Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution #J-18808-Ljbffr Clutch Canada