Sales Executive

About D2L:

D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.

New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience – and deliver improved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages – in schools, campuses, and companies.

D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.

D2L has had a singular mission for 25 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.

A member of our Talent Acquisition team reviews ALL of our applications - yes a real person reviews resumes! They are excited to read more about what amazing things you could add to D2L.

About the Role:

As a Sales Executive at D2L, you will be responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives for an assigned Asia-based territory by promoting and selling the D2L product suite through professional sales techniques. This role requires proven ability to sell high-value, complex software solutions to the Corporate and Higher Education market. 

You will spend the majority of your time in-field developing and cultivating prospects, moving them through the sales process and closing new business. You will be responsible for achieving sales targets by identifying opportunities to sell additional products and services within our existing account base. You will be supported by a Business Development Representative, who is responsible for assisting you in the creation of a qualified pipeline. You will also work closely with the marketing team who will support your efforts to develop in-territory campaigns, events and other lead generation activities.  

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Own your territory and drive results: Exceed revenue targets by managing a full sales cycle (for both new and existing clients) from prospecting to closing, and also lead the end-to-end renewal process.
• Build pipeline: Make prospecting an integral part of your regular routine. Consistently add new prospects and maintain a healthy 12-month pipeline.
• Drive complex sales: Navigate a 6–12 month mid-market, SaaS sales cycles with multiple stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Develop positive relationships and work closely with Business Development, Marketing, Professional Services, Finance, Engineering, other departments and Channel Partners. Effectively and efficiently deploy D2L resources at appropriate stages in the sales cycle to advance the sales process.
• Participate in proposals: Take an active role in the RFP process. Prepare written presentations, reports and price quotations. Participate in contract negotiations. 
• Account planning:  Develop and maintain account plans for your assigned account base.
• Professional development and upskilling: Continuously improve your product knowledge and selling skills through self-learning, Revenue Enablement-hosted initiatives and other training opportunities. Be well informed about current industry trends and be able to talk intelligently about those trends in the context of your territory. 
• Leverage CRM: Use Salesforce to track activities, manage pipeline, and report accurately.
• Partner engagement: Understand the D2L Partner relationships and how they relate to D2L sales.
• Represent D2L: Attend and participate in sales meetings, product seminars, conferences and trade shows.
• Travel: Travel up to 30%

What You'll Bring to the Role:

• 5+ years of proven SaaS sales experience in the e-Learning, Education Technology, HCM and/or complex solution software sales industries
• Must have strong understanding of enterprise software sales cycles and dealing with top decision makers
• Strong knowledge of the Asia Higher Education and Corporate Learning Industry
• Familiarity with MEDDPICC or similar sales methodologies. 
• Track record of successful achievement of assigned quotas
• Ability to manage a pipeline of 50+ accounts at any given time
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Collaborative mindset and able to work in a team environment
• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• Proven success prospecting, building a pipeline, moving opportunities through the sales cycle; proposing, presenting and discussing solutions with C-level and other decision-makers
• Ability to craft a solution with appropriate products and services that meets business goals based on client discussions
• Working knowledge of web and database technology
• Familiarity with AI tools and using AI to further business goals
• Proficiency in Salesforce and other sales tools
• Must be able to travel 30%+ 

Education Recommendations:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Computer Science/Engineering
• Graduate degree, preferably an MBA