Enterprise Account Executive
appzen
Job Summary
AppZen is seeking a strategic Enterprise Account Executive (EAE) with experience selling to finance teams, specifically in AP Automation or Spend Management. This role is responsible for acquiring new customers and expanding relationships within existing Fortune 1000 accounts. The EAE will manage the full sales cycle, from pipeline creation to contract signing, working with finance executives and procurement leaders to promote AppZen's autonomous spend-to-pay software. The software uses AI to process data from various sources, enabling organizations to understand enterprise spend, make informed decisions, and improve financial processes.
Must Have
- 5+ years of enterprise sales experience
- SaaS sales to C-level executives
- Proven track record in Fortune 1000 accounts
- Exceeded sales quotas
- Strong executive presence and communication
- Consultative selling skills
- Bachelor's Degree
Good to Have
- Experience with AP Automation platforms
- Experience with Expense Management or Compliance Solutions
- Familiarity with Procure-to-Pay workflows
- Background in AI/ML or data-driven platforms
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a pipeline 4x of quota
- Manage the entire sales cycle from prospecting, discovery, to closing
- Drive 6 to 12 month sales cycles with an average deal size of $150K+
- Lead discovery and demo conversations with CFOs, Controllers, VPs of Finance, and Procurement leaders
- Navigate complex buying groups and multiple stakeholders in global organizations
- Present AppZen solutions to C-level executives and stakeholders
- Co-sell with partners and resellers
Requirements:
- 5+ years of previous of Enterprise sales experience or similar role
- Experience selling SaaS to C-level executives, preferably in finance
- Proven track record of managing and selling into Fortune 1000 accounts
- Proven experience meeting and exceeding sales quotas
- Strong executive presence, communication, and consultative selling skills
- Bachelor’s Degree
Physical Job Requirements:
- Ability to travel to client sites and events, requiring extended sitting, standing, and walking
- Proficiency in using equipment (e.g., laptops, phones) for long periods
- Capability to sit for extended durations during meetings and computer work
- Ability to stand and present for long periods at events or meetings
- Strong hearing and verbal communication for in-person and virtual interactions
- Visual acuity to read documents and presentation materials
- Comfort working in various physical environments, including offices and event venues
Nice to Have:
- Experience with AP Automation platforms, Expense Management, or Compliance Solutions
- Familiarity with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) workflows and solutions (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Background in AI, machine learning, or data-driven enterprise platforms is a plus
We are equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.