LinkedIn

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TalentAccountExecutive

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for entry candidates.

The Brief

“Talent Account Executive at LinkedIn. Skills: Sales, Account Management, Forecasting, Negotiation. Prospect to build pipeline. Build relationships with prospects”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet and exceed quota; Close new business consistently at or above quota level

Industry & Context.

Internet
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solve; Be proactive about solving problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years of experience in sales or account management

Nice to Have

Solution selling, Ability to multithread and sell to different business stakeholders, Experience in selling SaaS solutions, Ability to understand the talent acquisition and learning industry, Solid negotiation skills that allow for value-based contract negotiations at the senior level, Excellent communication and project, time and customer management skills, Ability to manage a large number of prospect situations simultaneously while positioning company products against direct and indirect competitors

What You'll Do.

Prospect to build pipeline

Build relationships with prospects

Create reliable forecasts

Identify customers' business objectives

Multithread to establish strategic partnership

Position LinkedIn’s portfolio

Develop and execute strategic plan

Document and distribute competitive information

Leverage peers & manager

Utilize sales processes and tools

Give coaching and advice

Develop and circulate best practices

Listen to market needs

Share insights with product and marketing

Be proactive about solving problems

Take on additional initiatives

Seek out leadership opportunities

Help company achieve objectives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Leverage peers & manager to help problem-solve; Invest in colleagues and give coaching; Share insights with product and marketing team

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills

Process & Methodology

Customer management skills

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 a Talent Solutions Account Executive to join our team to tap into potential client opportunities, generate new business. You will be responsible for responding to inbound inquiries as well as blanketing your region with outbound activity. You will strategically approach target companies and teams, identify the best technology options and sell corporate solutions for hiring and learning. Although you strive to meet and exceed quota, you will always act as the clients’ internal advocate and in the best interest of the clients. Responsibilities: * Prospect relentlessly to build pipeline and build strong personal relationships with prospects. * Create reliable forecasts and be completely transparent with management on the pipeline status. * Identify customers’ business objectives, uncover roadblocks, and multithread to establish a strategic partnership. Position LinkedIn’s portfolio of Talent & Learning Solutions, aligned with the business goals & outcomes of your customer. * Close new business consistently at or above quota level * Develop and execute on a strategic plan for the territo

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