Appian
Account Executive - UK Public Sector
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Role Overview
We are looking for an Enterprise Account Executive to focus on our UKI Public Sector business. You will be in charge of driving major enterprise accounts, establishing relationships, and providing direct touch across all levels of the end customer, engaging with the top Systems Integrators (SI). Your ability to penetrate new customers and organizations within your assigned accounts is essential to your success in this role. Cross-functional teams from Appian Marketing, Business Development, Customer Success, and Solution Consulting functions will provide support and tools for you to use to attain and exceed sales performance goals.
Responsibilities
- Drive Public Sector Value: Use company-wide success and use cases as a blueprint, adding your own ideas and vertical knowledge to target central government bodies.
- Qualify & Solve: Determine if the customer has a valid business need for the Appian platform and Customer Success services. Apply structured thinking and logical problem-solving to complex challenges.
- Engage C-Level: Discuss business drivers and value with relevant decision-makers, including at the CxO level.
- Cultivate Relationships: Build and strengthen your business relationship with existing accounts across all hierarchies; follow up to ensure all their post-sales needs are being met.
- Strategic Planning: Recommend marketing strategies and identify Appian customer references that can be utilized when reference selling.
- Pipeline Management: Provide accurate status information, including forecast and pipeline reporting.
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Requirements
- Consistent Sales Track Record: Preference for candidates from a reasonable-sized software company rather than a small startup; you must be able to handle the complexity, process, and environment of a larger enterprise.
- Product Knowledge: Background in selling enterprise applications.
- Sector Awareness: While deep Public Sector (PS) experience is not strictly essential, some exposure or awareness is highly helpful.
- Core Traits: Exceptional drive, grit, and perseverance, combined with high energy and an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Communication: Ability to express yourself succinctly and clearly, both verbally and on paper.
- Executive Presence: Experience influencing Digital Transformation, Customer Services, and Customer Experience initiatives at the CxO level and with consulting partners.
- Sales Acumen: A strong understanding of the sales process and go-to-market strategies, including account segmentation.
- Travel: Ability to travel within the assigned region, working closely with Managers and SI partners, with occasional travel outside of the region required.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base Salary Range: £88,000 GBP - £137,500 GBP
- Benefits: Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health coverage, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), lifestyle allowance, tuition reimbursement, and family-forming benefits. Benefits may vary by country. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Specialist for details on the benefits available in the location you are applying to.
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Training and Development
- During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training.
- Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
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Growth Opportunities
- Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills-based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education.
Community
- We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one.
- Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com.
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