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About this role
At NiCE, we don’t limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We’re ambitious. We’re game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you’re like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you.
So, what’s the role all about?
We’re seeking an experienced Enterprise Account Executive to help expand our presence in the U.S. market. This is a strategic sales role, where you’ll act as a trusted advisor to both customers and partners, aligning Cognigy’s platform with high-impact transformation initiatives.
While this role emphasizes collaboration—working closely with channel partners, BDRs, internal stakeholders and sales colleagues—you’ll still need the instincts and experience of a hunter: someone who can independently advance opportunities, drive consensus across stakeholders, and close large, complex deals.
How will you make an impact?
Represent NiCE Cognigy, create awareness, generate new ARR Achieve ARR & ACV booking targets Close deals via direct & partner ecosystem Build and maintain a qualified pipeline Close large enterprise deals Run full sales cycles from account planning to close Coordinate responses to RFPs/RFIs Represent Cognigy at trade fairs and industry events
Have you got what it takes?
Proven track record of success in selling SaaS or Technology(UCaaS, CCaaS, AI) Hunter mentality and passionate about winning Ability to create and communicate complex deal structures and ROIs Confident navigating sales cycles with all management levels (particularly SVP/C-Level) Strong organization and prioritization skills Professional communication skills and a customer-centric, personable demeanor Ability to balance driving a sales cycle independently while leveraging internal resources Comfortable leveraging a partner channel to support the sales process
What’s in it for you?
Join an ever-growing, market disrupting, global company where the teams
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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Walk me through your discovery process.
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Template questionHow do you build business cases for stakeholders?
Template questionDescribe a deal you lost and what you learned.
Template questionThis Account Executive position at NiCE involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.
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