Account Executive (Emeryville, San Jose)

The Account Executive role requires you to be a high-energy, driven Sales Executive with relevant knowledge of technology. Ideal candidates should also possess solid business-to-business sales and account management experience. Lyris Inc. is a fast-paced, innovative environment where you will be empowered to sell a full suite of online marketing solutions. Lyris Inc. is a pioneer in the digital marketing space with its integrated suite of online marketing tools.  Play a part in helping to build Lyris into a market leader!   

Responsibilities:

• Identifying, qualify, and close business for our ASP solutions within an Inside sales model
• Managing complex sales-cycles and presenting to Marketing executives our integrated suite of online marketing applications
• Managing and growing pipeline through prospecting and actively following up on leads
• Managing forecast and pipeline

Required Skills/Experience:

• 3 years of quota carrying software or technology sales positions and account management experience.
• Ability to articulate value propositions and compete in a competitive market
• Self starter and proven ability to prioritize tasks efficiently
• Track record of over-achieving quota in past positions
• Strong and demonstrated written and verbal communications skills
• Online marketing technology experience – Email Marketing, Web Analytics, Web CMS a plus
• Ability to work in a fast pace, team environment
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, WebEx and other business applications
• 4 year University Degree required

How to apply:

• Write a targeted cover letter that demonstrates you have visited our Web site and understand what we do. How would you make a positive contribution to our business?
• Please reference job title in your cover letter and email it along with your resume to jobs-adm@lyris.com.