Hybrid Account Executive, LinkedIn Talent Solutions

This role can be based out of Vizag or Vijayawada.

At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is remote, meaning it will be performed from the designated home work location upon time of hire, and any changes to this home work location requires a review of remote status and approval. 

We are looking for a Hybrid Talent Account Executive to join our team in tapping into potential existing client opportunities and generating new business. You will be a trusted advisor with a relentless focus on bringing value to our customers, and you will help them effectively engage with our solutions (Talent & Learning). You will be responsible for responding to inbound inquiries as well as blanketing your region with outbound activity. You will strategically approach target companies and teams, identify the best technology options and sell corporate solutions. Although you strive to meet and exceed quota, you will always act in the best interest of the client.

Responsibilities:

• Prospect relentlessly to build pipeline and build strong personal relationships with prospects
• Create reliable forecasts and be completely transparent with management on the pipeline status
• Close new business consistently at or above quota level
• Develop and execute on a strategic plan for the territory and document and distribute competitive information
• Invest in colleagues and give coaching and advice when you see an opportunity for improvement
• Work to develop and circulate the set of best practices that will be the foundation of this team
• Listen to the needs of the market and share insights with product and marketing teams
• Be proactive about solving problems even if it’s outside of your area and be ready to take on additional initiatives and responsibilities as they emerge
• Seek out opportunities to be a leader and do everything you can to help the company achieve its larger objectives
• This is a field sales role requiring travel upto 40% of the time