Sr. Account Executive, Outbound

BambooHR

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Outbound Account Executive (AE) at BambooHR, you will own the full sales cycle for new logo acquisition, targeting strategic accounts and driving complex, consultative sales motions. You’ll partner closely with your BDR to generate and advance pipeline, engage executive stakeholders, and consistently deliver against revenue targets.
This role is designed for a seasoned seller who thrives in outbound environments, leads with value, and sets the standard for sales execution. You will play a critical role in expanding BambooHR’s footprint by helping prospective customers see BambooHR as a long-term business partner, not just a point solution.

Requirements

• 5-7+ years of quota-carrying sales experience, with a strong history of consistent quota attainment.
• 3-4+ years of outbound sales experience, including prospecting, qualifying, and advancing opportunities via phone, email, and social channels.
• Proven success selling in consultative, value-driven sales environments with moderate to complex deal cycles.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior leaders and executive stakeholders.
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability for results.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to tailor messaging to all levels of an organization.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage time across multiple deals and initiatives.
• Strong active listening skills to uncover customer pain points and align solutions thoughtfully.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

• A consistent track record of high win rates and strong pipeline coverage ratios.
• Advanced objection-handling and negotiation skills.
• Ability to establish executive sponsorship and navigate multi-stakeholder buying committees.
• A persuasive, customer-first sales approach paired with strong internal collaboration skills.
• Comfort leveraging AI tools for productivity, content creation, deal strategy, and self-coaching.
• Strong organizational habits and disciplined CRM usage.
• A healthy competitive drive paired with professionalism and respect for colleagues and prospects.
• A growth mindset, with clear personal and professional goals and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Adaptability and resilience in the face of change, ambiguity, and evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute a full-cycle outbound sales motion, from prospecting through close, focused on new logo acquisition.
• Expand the top of the funnel by complementing centralized marketing efforts with strategic, self-sourced outbound prospecting.
• Build trusted relationships across multiple levels within target accounts, including C-level executives, influencers, and decision-makers.
• Lead complex, consultative sales conversations that diagnose customer business needs and align BambooHR solutions accordingly.
• Drive consistent sales execution using BambooHR’s sales methodology to meet and exceed quota.
• Forecast accurately, build and maintain healthy pipeline coverage, and document all activity thoroughly in the CRM.
• Demonstrate deep product and use-case knowledge across BambooHR’s platform and service lines.
• Partner with BDRs to move prospects from latent to active need by creating urgency and value.
• Set the foundation for long-term customer success through clear, thoughtful handoffs to post-sales teams, including identification of future growth opportunities.
• Serve as a role model within the sales organization by sharing best practices, contributing to team learning, and elevating outbound execution standards.

Benefits

• A Great Company Culture that has been recognized by multiple organizations like Inc, and Salt Lake Tribune
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance
• Generous leave policies that include 4 weeks of vacation, 12 company holidays, parental leave, and volunteer time off so you can enjoy quality of life
• 401k plans with up to 6% company match
• $2000 Paid-Paid Vacation bonus
• EAP through Headspace
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level