Own and manage the entire sales lifecycle within a defined set of named enterprise accounts, from strategic planning to expansion and renewal
Develop and execute deep, multi-year account strategies to expand Temporal’s footprint across multiple divisions, teams, and buying centers
Multi-thread across software engineers, architects, engineering leaders, and executive stakeholders to understand business and technical priorities
Lead complex, value-based and ROI-driven sales motions that align Temporal’s capabilities to enterprise-wide initiatives
Navigate sophisticated technical and organizational discussions, positioning Temporal as a long-term platform partner
Build trusted advisor relationships at the executive and practitioner levels, driving adoption and long-term customer success
Partner closely with customer success, solutions architecture, product, RevOps, and deal desk to deliver cohesive, win-win outcomes
Drive enterprise expansion through solution selling, enablement, and adoption-led growth motions
Adapt and execute on account strategies to meet the evolving needs of large, complex organizations
Manage and accurately forecast your business in SDFC

Demonstrated expertise in enterprise software sales, typically gained through 10+ years of experience in similar roles
Proven success owning and expanding named strategic enterprise accounts with long sales cycles and high deal complexity
Strong solution-selling background with the ability to articulate ROI and business value across multiple business units
Deep technical and business acumen, with the ability to bridge conversations from software engineers to C-level executives
Demonstrated success navigating political complexity and closing 7 figure, multi-year deals within large, matrixed enterprise organizations
Experience leading enterprise-wide transformation or platform adoption initiatives
Exceptional ability to multi-thread across executives, engineers, and diverse buying centers
Grit, resilience, and comfort operating in long, high-stakes sales cycles
Executive presence paired with approachability and credibility with technical audiences
Strong partner mentality, collaborating cross-functionally on creative deal structures and expansion strategies
Experience with developer tools, infrastructure platforms, or highly technical products
Familiarity with consumption-based or adoption-driven sales models
Outstanding communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
A passion for technology and a deep curiosity for solving complex customer challenges.

Unlimited PTO, 12 Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
100% Premiums Coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision
AD&D, LT & ST Disability, and Life Insurance (Standard & Supplemental Available)
Empower 401K Plan
Additional Perks for Learning & Development, Lifestyle Spending, In-Home Office Setup, Professional Memberships, WFH Meals, Internet Stipend and more!

Account Executive, Growth – Enterprise

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