We are seeking an experienced Senior Sales Executive to join our team in France. This is an exciting opportunity to specialize in and lead sales for UL's Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Data Management Software offerings to UL's client base. You would primarily be selling our UL 360 products ESG Reporting | UL, sometimes in combination with advisory or other services across our Software and Advisory portfolio. This role will be a remote-based position from within France.
▪ Serves as the main point of client contact for speciality Software products/services throughout the sales cycle
▪ Maintains ongoing relationships after the initial sale has closed to convert software renewals effectively
▪ Specific to the customer’s current technology platforms and systems, communicates the value proposition of assigned speciality products/services to clients based on highly technical knowledge
▪ Actions on opportunities to sell speciality Software products/services
▪ Works with account managers on discovery and opportunity identification for assigned speciality products/services
▪ Collaborates with the Scoping Team in gathering customer requirements
▪ Brings in additional technical resources (e.g., engineers) when needed to support sales opportunities of assigned speciality products/services
▪ Provides input to the account owner during the account planning process on potential growth opportunities within the assigned solution area
▪ Makes connections and builds trusted advisor status with relevant account owners
▪ Supports smooth hand-off of customers to implementation teams or E&A customer success post-sale
▪ Supports development of Global Account Manager and Strategic Account Manager multi-year account plans in Software by providing insight on area of specialization (specific product/service)
▪ Contributes to the development of strategy for their assigned specialized Software products/services by providing input on customer needs, pain points, trends, etc. to product /service manager
▪ Maintains ongoing plan to prioritize a portfolio of accounts and maintain relationships throughout the year, identifying opportunities for software renewal
▪ Under moderate guidance, performs product demos and advises customers on how to integrate software into an existing IT environment
▪ Uses technical credibility to build relationships with buyers and centres of influence, in support of GAM, SAM and Key Account Managers (serving Global accounts)
▪ Works under moderate guidance of the sales leadership on proposals and closings in the field for assigned speciality product/service sales as directed by GAM, SAM or regionally focused Global support KAM
▪ Works collaboratively with Enterprise Account teams (GAMs, SAMs, KAMs) to introduce our software products within verticals
Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets in France/French Market
Excellent communication skills, fluent in both English and French (Native/Highest Professional Level).
Solid understanding of software products (Software as a Service)
Business acumen and a deep understanding of business sales processes, ideally with a consultative sales background
Knowledge or interest in sustainability, ESG, or a combination of products and services in these fields (sustainability or carbon or environmental would be a distinct advantage)
Ability to demonstrate software products or to quickly learn this skill
Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), and CRM software
Bachelor’s and/or graduate degree in Sustainability, EHS or related field (e.g. Business Studies, Software)
What you’ll experience working at UL:
Mission: For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 125 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.
People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you’ll almost always hear, “the people.” Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We’re able to deliver the best because we employ the best.
Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers create. We’re inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.
Grow & achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.
Total Rewards:
Competitive remuneration package with yearly bonus
Mediclaim scheme for family
Group Term Life Insurance
Group Personal Accident Insurance
Training and Development (provided by UL University).
Learn More:
Working at UL is an exciting journey that twists and turns daily. We thrive in the twists and revel in the turns. This is our every day. This is our normal.
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL Solutions (https://www.ul.com/)
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