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SaaS
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About this role
Company Overview
At Eon, we’re transforming cloud backups into useful assets for the first time ever. Backed by prominent investors and industry leaders, our groundbreaking Cloud Backup Posture Management (CBPM) platform offers instant visibility and access across all cloud environments, turning every backup into a searchable, accessible tool. We’re an ambitious, collaborative team driven to redefine what’s possible in cloud technology. Join us, and see how your contributions can directly shape the future of backup.
Position Overview
We’re looking for a motivated, results-driven Enterprise Account Executive based in the UK to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for building sales from the ground up, developing relationships with the companies we work with, finding new business opportunities, and delivering top-notch service. The ideal candidate has solid experience in the backup industry, a strong background in enterprise sales, and a history of working with products that make a real difference for businesses.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a sales strategy to drive new business from scratch.
- Meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs consistently.
- Negotiate contracts and close deals to maximize profits.
- Work closely with the sales team to identify new opportunities within your territory.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers.
- Manage the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to closing deals.
- Provide regular feedback on sales per
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Outbound-Heavy
Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach
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.
Template questionHow do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?
Template questionTell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.
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 Eonio involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.
SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.
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