Manager - Business Development - Software Sales

Welcome to GEP Who We Are GEP, with over 30 offices internationally, is the fastest growing procurement and supply chain solutions firm – consulting, software and managed services. GEP has succeeded by being smart and creative; solving complex problems and finding opportunities for the world’s largest organizations. How You Grow at GEP We recognize people who make a genuine difference, work hard and drive achievements. Results are noticed and rewarded. It’s how you will grow a career at GEP, and in a much shorter time frame than at other firms. Celebrating Everyone GEP succeeds through the ideas and creativity of our team members so we embrace people of all experiences, nationalities, abilities, cultures, races, gender identities, sexual orientations and ages. What makes you unique and different is celebrated and will help GEP stand out even more. And we are a women-founded and -owned company so our foundation is making GEP a great place to work for women, a place where women can learn, advance and give back. Are You One of Us ROLE OVERVIEW The Enterprise Account Executive is responsible for driving the company's direction and engagement by proactively managing software and solution sales for innovative eProcurement and Supply Chain solutions. They will prospect, qualify, sell, and close opportunities for new and existing GEP customers. Building and managing executive relationships are crucial to maximize GEP's market penetration and achieve the goal of becoming the preferred solution provider. The position involves executing sales strategies to boost GEP's revenue through proactive identification, engagement, and closure of software and solution sales in the Procurement and Supply Chain sectors. Responsibilities include prospecting, qualifying, forecasting, selling, client demonstrations, account planning, pipeline management, and reporting. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and maintain strong client relationships with executives and deal teams, as well as associated legal and financial intermediaries to optimize ongoing sales and repeat orders. Manage sales across the assigned market and/or geographic territory to promote enterprise-level agreements. Responsible for showcasing company capabilities to prospective customers. Prepare and execute sales strategies for the qualifying leads. Work with sales management, project management, customer service, and marketing team REQUIREMENTS Demonstrated success in selling SaaS solutions. Proficient in building relationships across diverse levels of maturity. Strong communication and presentation skills to convey complex ideas effectively. Must be business fluent in English – additional business fluency in German is a must Experienced in handling complex sales engagements. Proven track record of thriving in a fast-paced sales environment. Ability to collaborate with clients and develop tailored business solutions. Exceptional negotiation skills. An excellent understanding of eProcurement and/or Supply Chain solutions across a broad industry background would be desirable