About the job
Are you driven by the challenge of fostering growth within a diverse range of enterprise accounts? Join Kahoot!, a leading player in the SaaS industry, as a Senior Account Executive focused on Enterprise Accounts within our EMEA Sales team. Become a key part of our exciting growth trajectory!
In this crucial position, you'll go beyond merely overseeing renewals; you'll serve as a trusted advisor to our enterprise clients (with 2,000+ employees), pinpointing opportunities to amplify the Kahoot! presence and ensuring our solutions consistently deliver value within their organizations. You will connect our current achievements with future expansion, managing a portfolio of enterprise accounts through a structured, data-driven, relationship-centered approach.
If you flourish in a global environment, accept challenges with enthusiasm, and are determined to succeed while engaging directly with customers, this role presents a superb opportunity to thrive within our EMEA Sales team.
This role is based in our centrally located office in Oslo, Norway.
Your Role
Your primary responsibility will be to oversee existing accounts across various customer segments and solutions in the UKI, Benelux, and Nordic regions. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining and growing our existing accounts through effective account management. You will report directly to the regional sales manager or director.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Renewal Processes: Lead the renewal efforts for a portfolio of Kahoot! clients, ensuring timely and successful subscription renewals while generating advanced insights to secure optimal outcomes.
- Drive Growth & Upselling: Identify and seize opportunities for upselling additional products or services, securing expansions and price adjustments across existing offerings.
- Act as a Trusted Advisor: Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with key existing clients, serving as their point of contact for renewal requirements and negotiating terms and pricing in alignment with company objectives.
- Execute High-Capacity Initiatives: Develop and present compelling business cases that persuade clients to continue investing, executing all necessary commercial agreements or modifications for renewals and expansions.
- Leverage Data & Forecasting: Utilize HubSpot (CRM) to track all account activities and provide accurate monthly forecasts on expected revenue and potential growth.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner closely with Customer Success to ensure a seamless transition from sales to onboarding and ongoing support.
- Maintain Operational Excellence: Ensure high data integrity within core systems to facilitate smooth renewals and monitor metrics to identify trends for enhancement.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in account management within value-based B2B SaaS sales, specifically with enterprise clients (2,000+ employees).
- Demonstrated success in managing client relationships and driving revenue growth.
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in using CRM tools, particularly HubSpot.
- Ability to analyze data and create actionable insights to inform strategy.
- A collaborative spirit and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
