Sr. Account Executive

**Req id**:43362- Virtual, CH

**OPENTEXT**
OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.**OPENTEXT**
- OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.-
- By leveraging OpenText ADM, organizations can optimize resource allocation, improve collaboration among cross-functional teams, and effectively plan, build, test, and deploy software, enabling them to stay competitive in today's fast-paced and evolving digital landscape.**YOUR IMPACT**
As a Sr Account Executive for our DevOps Cloud portfolio, you will be responsible for leading pursuits in focused territories. You will be driving campaigns to build the pipeline, use specialized knowledge and skills to prospect, qualify, negotiate and close opportunities. For this opportunity, you will be responsible for a defined set of customers in Switzerland**WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS**
- Direct (software) sales experience
- Experience in selling Application delivery management (ADM), DevOps, Hybrid IT solutions is a bonus
- Works closely with the extended sales team with PreSales, Professional Services and Customer Success Management in building an effective Opportunity and Close plans

**WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED**
- Native or equivalent business fluency Swiss German and German speaking and be able to express yourself well verbally and written in English
- Considered to master in knowledge of products, solution or service offerings as well as competitor's offerings to be able to sell large, complex solutions
- Demonstrates leadership and initiative in successfully driving specialty sales in accounts - prospecting, negotiating and closing deals.
- In-depth knowledge of client's business, organizational structure, business processes and financial structure
- Invest time working with and leveraging external partners to deliver or influence the sale. Use management (up to C-level) engagement skills to offer value-add solutions to the client
- Utilizes CRM (SalesForce) system as an expert and accurately forecasts business

**One last thing**

If you're ready to lead the charge in transforming IT operations and driving digital innovation, this role is for you. As a Senior Account Executive at OpenText, you'll leverage your expertise to help customers navigate the complexities of cloud-based IT operations and achieve their business goals. You'll work with top-tier clients in Switzerland, using your deep knowledge of IT service management and sales acumen to close deals and build lasting relationships. Join us to be a key player in- OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.