Sales Executive, Australia and New Zealand

D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.

New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience – and deliverimproved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages – in schools, campuses, and companies. D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L. D2L has had a singular mission for 25 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.

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As a Senior Sales Executive, you'll be responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives in your assigned territory by promoting and selling the D2L product suite using well-honed, professional sales techniques.

This role requires proven ability to sell high-value, complex software solutions to the Higher Education and Corporate (Training Organizations) market. You will spend the majority of the role in the field developing and cultivating prospects, moving them through the sales process and closing new business. You will be supported by a Business Development Representative, who is responsible for assisting you in the creation of a qualified pipeline. You will also work closely with the marketing team who will support your efforts to develop in-territory campaigns, events and other lead generation activities.

• Own your territory and drive results: Exceed revenue targets by managing a full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
• Build pipeline: Make prospecting an integral part of your regular routine. Consistently add new prospects and maintain a healthy 12-month pipeline.
• Drive complex sales: Manage a 6–12 month enterprise, SaaS sales cycles with multiple stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Develop positive relationships and work closely with Business Development, Marketing, Professional Services, Finance, Engineering, other departments and Channel Partners. Effectively and efficiently deploy D2L resources at appropriate stages in the sales cycle to advance the sales process.
• Participate in proposals: Take an active role in the RFP process. Prepare written presentations, reports and price quotations. Participate in contract negotiations.
• Professional development and upskilling: Continuously improve your product knowledge and selling skills through self-learning, Revenue Enablement-hosted initiatives and other training opportunities. Be well informed about current industry trends and be able to talk intelligently about those trends in the context of your territory.
• Leverage CRM: Use Salesforce to track activities, manage pipeline, and report accurately.
• Partner engagement: Understand the D2L Partner relationships and how they relate to D2L sales.
• Represent D2L: Attend and participate in sales meetings, product seminars, conferences and trade shows.
• Travel: Travel 50%+

• 5+ years of successful SaaS or complex solution sales experience (EdTech, HCM, or eLearning preferred).
• Deep understanding of enterprise sales cycles and experience selling to C-level decision-makers.
• Proven success in prospecting, building a pipeline, and moving opportunities through the sales cycle.
• Ability to craft a solution with appropriate products and services that meet business goals based on client discussions, and skilled at presenting these solutions to stakeholders.
• Familiarity with MEDDPICC or similar sales methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage a pipeline of 50+ accounts and a track record of successful achievement of assigned quotas.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Salesforce and other sales tools.
• Working knowledge of web and database technology.
• Familiarity with AI tools and using AI to further business goals.
• Willingness to travel 50%+.

Don't meet every single requirement? We strongly encourage you to still apply At D2L, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage your application even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined, because we love to help our people grow and develop

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