Sales Executive

Drive meaningful impact at Forwood Join us as a Sales Executive

Forwood is a global organisation comprising of a team of passionate, values driven professionals with a laser focus on fatality prevention.

We have created a robust SaaS-based Critical Risk Management System that has changed the way safety is managed in every industry.

Our system has been implemented in some of the largest high risk operations in the world and together with the people who work in those locations it has delivered profound results.

Position Summary

The Sales Executive is responsible for driving Forwood's ambitious customer acquisition and revenue growth across the APAC region – Mining.

This role requires a high-performing senior sales professional with broad enterprise sales expertise and a strategic approach to developing opportunities within mining and construction sales channels. You will play a key role in expanding our footprint in the region, identifying new business opportunities, and fostering strong relationships with clients.

As a key driver of regional growth, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a cutting-edge safety SaaS company, helping to prevent fatalities in high-risk industries.

This is a 100% remote position. Fluency in English is required.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Meet all sales and operational targets set within the agreed deadlines.
• Tailor sales strategies to the regional market.
• Reporting to the Global Head of Sales on regional Sales, KPI Tracking and Pipeline Management.
• Promote and ensure correct usage of customer relationship management and other sales applications.
• Upskill the market in Forwood products, support product launches, development and identification.
• Partner with customers to understand their business needs and objectives.
• Collaborate with other teams on sales initiatives.
• Train and ensure adherence to the company sales processes.
• Seek out new customers and sales opportunities to build the pipeline and increase the revenues of the company.
• Partner with customers to understand their business needs and objectives.
• Effectively communicate the company's value proposition through proposals and presentations including education and training in products and technologies.
• Understand industry landscapes and trends, reporting on the forces that could shift tactical budgets and strategic direction of accounts.
• Work effectively within a high performing, cross functional, engaged team to deliver on the sales targets and company goals.

Ideal Candidate Considerations

• Deal Sizes: Must have experience handling high-value SaaS deals, typically above US$200K, with an average sales cycle of 6+ months.
• Sales Strategy & Methodology: Should demonstrate a clear, strategic approach to closing complex SaaS deals, from prospecting to close. This includes pipeline management and weekly planning to land Tier 1 and Tier 2 deals, and strong qualifying questions and a well-defined sales process.
• Enterprise SaaS Sales Experience: At least 8+ years in Senior Sales Executive roles selling complex SaaS solutions into large enterprise organisations with multiple stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Quota Attainment: Proven ability to meet or exceed quotas of US$1M+, with average deal sizes of US$200K.
• Proactive Sales Approach: Actively engaged with BDR roles.
• Experience in new logo acquisition with a hunter mentality — less focused on account management or upselling.
• Multi-Channel Prospecting: An active LinkedIn profile used for outreach, alongside other channels.
• Executive Presence: Must have the finesse and strategy to sell into large enterprise organizations, navigate complex sales processes and able to communicate with senior levels within the organisation.
• Track Record & Tenure:
  
  Longer tenure in previous roles and ability to share sales numbers (quota vs. achieved) over the past 4–5 years.
• Adaptable: Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where processes are still evolving, with high levels of innovation.