Enterprise New Business Account Executive

    Zoominfo

    🇺🇸 Bethesda, Maryland, United States; Vancouver, Washington, United States; Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    greenhouse

    About this role

    ZoomInfo is where careers accelerate. We move fast, think boldly, and empower you to do the best work of your life. You’ll be surrounded by teammates who care deeply, challenge each other, and celebrate wins. With tools that amplify your impact and a culture that backs your ambition, you won’t just contribute. You’ll make things happen–fast.

     

    As an Enterprise New Business Account Executive, you will play a pivotal role in driving our strategic growth by targeting and securing high-value business opportunities within large-scale enterprises. This position requires a sophisticated blend of strategic account management, deep industry expertise, and exceptional sales acumen underpinned by a strong proficiency in MEDDIC sales principles. 

    You’ll proactively source new opportunities, both through high-quality inbound leads and self-initiated outreach. You’ll also develop and maintain detailed account plans that reflect a thorough understanding of your clients' business challenges and strategic goals, enabling tailored solutions that deliver significant value. Additionally, your role will demand accurate sales forecasting, leveraging advanced analytical skills to predict and manage sales outcomes effectively. Through your expert management of complex sales cycles and stakeholder relationships, you will ensure sustained revenue growth and long-term partnership success.

    What You Will Do:

    • Support the end-to-end sales process, from initial engagement through to deal closure, with a focus on long-term value creation for both the client and the company.
    • Develop detailed, actionable account plans that align with broader business strategies, ensuring a deep understanding of the client’s business landscape

    Tools & Tech Stack

    Outreach
    ZoomInfo

    Selling Motion

    Sales Cycle

    Enterprise

    6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Territory

    Named Accounts

    Pre-assigned list of target companies

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Account Management·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Executive presentations2–3/week
    Business cases & RFPs1–2/week
    Forecast & pipeline2×/week
    Champion coachingDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Inbound Leads

    Warm leads provided

    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

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    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.

    Tags

    816 New Sales - Account Executives
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    Walk me through your discovery process.

    Template question
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    How do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?

    Template question
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    Tell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.

    Template question
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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

    Template question
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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research Zoominfo's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This Account Executive position at Zoominfo involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.

    SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.

    The US market offers the highest OTE potential globally for sales professionals, with a highly competitive talent landscape.

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