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SMBAccountDirector-TalentSolutions
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“SMB Account Director - Talent Solutions at LinkedIn. Skills: Sales, Account management, Revenue targets, Customer success. Own book of business. Close renewals”
What You'll Achieve.
Consistently hitting revenue goals; Contributing to team success
Industry & Context.
Assess business opportunities; Read prospective buyers; Gather and use data; Inform decision making; Persuade others
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2+ years sales experience
Nice to Have
Experience with HR software, BAS degree or equivalent, Experience with SaaS opportunities, Experience with Dynamics/D365 platform, Experience selling IT solutions, Knowledge of software contract terms, Negotiation and accurate forecasting skills, Experience carrying revenue target, Develop compelling strategies, Ability to gather and use data, Ability to assess business opportunities, Ability to orchestrate closure, Ability to be coachable, Ability to include multiple partners
What You'll Do.
Close expansion opportunities
Identify growth opportunities
Drive strategic conversations
Secure long-term commitments
Strengthen customer relationships
Ensure long-term value
Contribute to team success
Research customer business
Prepare thoughtful questions
Understand customer objectives
Understand customer challenges
Build relationships with stakeholders
Shift communication style
Fit communication needs
Align recommendations to objectives
Drive customer decision making
Achieve shared vision
Tie stakeholders together
Apply business acumen
Craft commercial agreements
Negotiate commercial agreements
Use data and insights
Support investment recommendations
Overcome customer objections
Adopt customer-centric approach
Drive customer growth
Deliver greater customer value
Apply business acumen in account planning
Consider economic factors
Consider industry factors
Consider company factors
Assess account relationship strength
Create account outreach strategy
Agree joint accountability
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multiple stakeholders; Colleagues and cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Shifts communication style; Ask layered questions; Ask open-ended questions
Full Job Description
LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We're also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that's built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed. Join us to transform the way the world works. At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. We are looking for an Account Director to join our team as a trusted adviser with a relentless focus on bringing value to our customers within our SMB segment. In this role, you will own a defined book of business and be responsible for closing both renewals and expansion opportunities across LinkedIn’s Talent and Learning solutions. This is a closing role that blends hunting and farming—but all within an existing customer base. You’ll be responsible for proactively identifying growth opportunities, driving strategic conversations, and securing long-term commitments—without the need for net-new logo acquisition. Success requires a mix of commercial acumen, curiosity, and a consultative mindset that helps customers get the most out of their investment. You’ll be responsible for strengthening customer relationships and ensuring long-term value, all while consistently hitting revenue goals and contributing to our team’s success. Responsibilities: * Is disciplined in Territory and Account Planning, Forecasting, and Quota Attainment * Researches Customer’s business and prepares thoughtful questions and insi
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