About the job
At Fastly, we empower individuals and businesses to forge deeper connections with their passions. Our cutting-edge edge cloud platform allows clients to swiftly create exceptional digital experiences with security and reliability, by processing, serving, and safeguarding their applications as close to end-users as possible—right at the edge of the Internet. Our platform is engineered to leverage the modern internet, is fully programmable, and is tailored to support agile software development. Our esteemed clientele includes industry leaders such as GitHub, Yelp, Paramount, and JetBlue.
Join us in our mission to build a more trustworthy Internet.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an accomplished New Business Sales professional to fill the role of Senior Enterprise Account Executive. In this role, your primary focus will be on acquiring new clients and expanding our customer base within the DACH region. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in securing enterprise business and have a robust professional network in the territory.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a strategic territory Go-to-Market plan that aligns with Fastly's growth objectives in your region.
Take ownership of driving sales pipeline, revenue, and consistently meet or exceed established quota goals.
Manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation to closing deals, including prospecting, conducting discovery calls, facilitating Proof of Concepts, positioning value propositions, negotiating pricing, and account management.
Utilize a consultative sales approach to engage with client stakeholders, addressing their business needs related to hybrid cloud computing and outdated IT systems across Fastly's product suite.
Collaborate closely with Fastly's sales partners in the territory and coordinate efforts with the channel team.
Organize demand generation initiatives such as networking events, workshops, and technology forums; effectively direct and manage a Demand Creation campaign for the territory that encompasses all marketing and public relations aspects.
Prepare and present proposals, quotes, and contracts. Use Salesforce and other sales tools to maintain relationships, forecast opportunities, monitor prospecting activities, and create target lists using reports.

