Acquisition Account Executive

About Skillsoft

At Skillsoft, we believe skills fuel growth. Our mission is to empower every organization and every learner to turn constant change into continuous growth.

Role Overview

Skillsoft is seeking an experienced Acquisition Account Executive to prospect for new opportunities, applying a hunter mentality with a strategic, solution-selling approach. This requires needs-based, relationship sales to a diverse spectrum of industries. This individual will have a track record of over-quota achievement and will grow an ambitious pipeline of business as a result of outbound prospecting, creativity, and simple hard work. In this role, you will have the opportunity to navigate through complex organizations and sell to multiple decision-makers, including the C Suite.

Responsibilities & Opportunity Highlights

• Drive top-line revenue growth through new customer acquisition in a solution selling motion
• Sell Skillsoft Content, Platform and Services solutions directly to corporate decision makers
• Partner with Growth reps on upsell opportunities in a land-and-expand sales motion
• Win by representing a solution line with key competitive differentiators and influence prospects at the senior leadership level