Account Executive
TLDR
Drive software revenue across an assigned territory by qualifying opportunities, leading proposals and negotiations, and closing deals.
Whether you’re an experienced professional or just getting started, your contributions matter at Fortra. If you’re passionate about tackling meaningful challenges alongside talented team members committed to helping each other succeed, all while having lots of fun, we want to hear from you. We offer competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development opportunities, flexibility, and much more!
We are seeking a results-driven and persuasive Account Executive to join our Sales organization. In this role, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth by successfully selling Fortra’s software products within an assigned geographic territory. You will work closely with prospective customers to identify and qualify business opportunities, prepare formal proposals, lead contract negotiations, and address objections to close deals. Your deep understanding of our solutions, combined with your ability to forecast accurately and consistently, will be essential in achieving sales targets and contributing to the overall success of our go-to-market efforts.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Make regular telephone calls to develop relationships and follow up on leads.
- Identify and properly qualify business opportunities.
- Lead negotiations, coordinate complex decision-making process, and overcome objections to closure.
- Develop and maintain communications in a cooperative and friendly manner with all levels of staff and customers.
- Assist in determining sales strategies and goals for products and services.
- Assist in evaluating product and service offerings in terms of customer needs.
- Research and develop lists of potential customers.
- Determine customer needs and apply a product and services offering in an effective manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required
- German speaking native is a must.
- Strong preference for experience selling MFT, middleware or API Management tools.
- 7 years experience minimum
- Inside Sales experience preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and negotiate with emphasis on closing the sale
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
flexibility
Learning Budget
personal and professional development opportunities
Remote-Friendly
Fully remote role
Fortra develops solutions focused on enhancing cybersecurity by disrupting the attack chain. Targeted at businesses seeking robust protection from digital threats, our innovative products empower organizations to proactively defend against cyber risks.