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Account Executive, Construction

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Autodesk

Account Executive, Construction

Los Angeles, CA

Job Requisition ID #

25WD88391

Position Overview

The Account Sales Executive for this Orange County based territory will be responsible for expanding new business and renewals in Construction, Architecture, Engineering, Owner accounts to meet/exceed financial and business objectives. This is a quota carrying role with compensation in the form of base salary and commission. Performance is measured by meeting or exceeding quarterly and annual targets by up-selling, add-on sale, and cross-selling collaboratively with our business partners in each account. This position reports to a District Sales Manager and will work closely with Inside Sales, Product Specialists, Account Based Marketing, Channel Partners, Business Strategy and Customer Success Teams. Requires up to 50% Travel. Candidate preferred location is Southern California.

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Responsibilities

  • Generate new business by creatively expanding existing accounts
  • Proactively own renewals in key accounts
  • Evaluate and prepare account plans which include customer profile, creating value messaging, and targeting key steps needed to execute the account strategies
  • Develop important and effective relationships within the account including with key executives and translate customer challenges and opportunities into unique business value
  • Ensure the Autodesk team delivers business value to the accounts, builds effective account business plans and executes upon the plans, builds, maintains and grows opportunity pipelines within accounts, and uses sound call planning to drive business results and makes continuous improvement in moving Autodesk from vendor to trusted advisor
  • Manage accounts through the entire sales process and post-sale coordination of customer success engagement to deliver consistently positive customer outcomes
  • Outside field sales position, physically at customer location for business development, prospecting, and specifications through contract negotiations, signing, and post-sales support
  • Deliver an accurate weekly, monthly & quarterly forecast of business
  • Partner collaboratively with channel partners in order to understand their business, creatively adopt programs to drive new revenue, and expand business partner relationships
  • Reach out and provide regular customer feedback to the product, industry & strategic marketing teams to help identify product strengths and areas of improvement
  • Negotiate deals and contracts at various levels within the targeted accounts, with primary focus/importance on C and enterprise level negotiations
  • Sell complex service engagements and creatively seek alternative solutions where necessary
  • Be a Trusted Adviser for customers and identify win/win situations
  • Help customers and the company develop success reference stories
  • Time management is critical across different size deal bands

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Ability to work independently and judge which methods and techniques are required to reach objectives

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About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you're an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Benefits

From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based sales roles, we expect a starting On-Target Earnings (OTE) between $161,100 and $233,200. OTE is comprised of base salary plus commission target for sales roles. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries and/or OTE for sales roles, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Sales Careers

Working in sales at Autodesk allows you to build meaningful relationships with customers while growing your career. Join us and help make a better, more sustainable world. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/careers/sales

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Diversity & Belonging

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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Client-provided location(s): Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job ID: autodesk-25WD88391
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • FSA
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Some Meals Provided
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Company Equity
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Promote From Within
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Black founded/led
    • BIPOC founded/led
    • Latinx founded/led
    • Asian founded/led
    • LGBTQ+ founded/led
    • Veteran founded/led