Senior Account Executive (RapidScale)- Hybrid Cloud & Professional Services - Midwest

Senior Account Executive (RapidScale)- Hybrid Cloud & Professional Services - Midwest at Cox Communications summary:

The Senior Account Executive at RapidScale is responsible for driving new business development and managing strategic accounts in hybrid cloud and professional IT services. The role requires expertise in consultative sales, pipeline development, and managing relationships within AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud ecosystems. The position demands strong communication skills, a hunter sales mentality, and the ability to consistently exceed sales targets in a complex technology environment.

At RapidScale, exceptional technology is powered by exceptional people. We deliver secure, reliable managed and advisory services across private, public, and hybrid clouds, helping organizations innovate, adapt, and grow. As an Elite Broadcom VMware VCSP Partner and top partner with AWS, Azure, and Google, our solutions focus on business outcomes with embedded cyber resiliency and AI to protect today and enable tomorrow backed by the strength of the Cox family of companies.

Are you looking for a career move that combines innovation, growth, and impact? Join our team of business and tech professionals in the fast-paced world of cloud computing. As an Senior A ccount Executive , you'll have the tools, resources, and support to drive new Hybrid Cloud Managed Services and Professional Services business while shaping the future of our cloud solutions.

You are a driven, intellectually curious hunter with a passion for cloud technology and a track record of building pipeline from scratch, engaging executive buyers, and consistently converting opportunities into closed bookings. You thrive in a complex, consultative sales environment and bring strong communication skills, executive presence, and the discipline to manage a high-performance funnel with a 5:1 pipeline-to-quota ratio.

What You'll Do

As a key member of our go-to-market team, you'll play a critical role in acquiring new customers, managing strategic accounts, and driving revenue growth across both recurring (managed services) and non-recurring (professional services) streams. Your contributions will help expand our legacy of excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Direct Sales Execution & Pipeline Development: Use your hunting skills and direct sales expertise to develop net-new pipeline, drive outbound prospecting, and convert qualified opportunities into closed business across cloud operations and consulting services.
• Sales Performance & Revenue Growth: Consistently achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets, leveraging a competitive commission plan and a strong sales funnel.
• Pipeline & Deal Management: Build and manage a robust enterprise pipeline, driving opportunities through all stages of the sales cycle while maintaining a 5:1 funnel-to-quota ratio .
• Cloud Ecosystem & Strategic Partnerships: Develop and nurture relationships within AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud ecosystems to generate new business and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Multi-Channel Sales Execution: Drive cloud and professional services sales through Cox Business, indirect partners, internal business units, and industry events, optimizing various go-to-market channels.
• Consultative & Value-Based Selling: Identify client needs, propose tailored hybrid cloud and IT transformation solutions, and articulate the business value of RapidScale's offerings through a consultative, outcome-based sales approach.
• CRM & Data-Driven Insights: Utilize Salesforce to track prospects, manage opportunities, and provide actionable business insights to improve forecasting and strategy.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Negotiation: Work closely with internal teams (product, marketing, professional services, customer success) to ensure seamless service delivery while leading contract negotiations to secure favorable terms.
• Industry & Competitive Awareness: Stay informed about market trends, emerging technologies, and competitive positioning to refine sales strategies and maintain a competitive edge.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience: A Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of Sales experience, OR a Master's degree and 6 years of experience, OR a Ph.D. with 3 years of experience, OR 12 years of experience without a degree.
• Hunter Sales Mentality: Proven success building pipeline through outbound activity, hunting for net-new logos, and driving complex enterprise IT or cloud deals to closure.
• IT Sales Expertise: Experience selling IT, cloud, or managed services solutions to decision-makers at all levels, with a strong record in new business acquisition and value-based selling.
• Channel & Direct Sales: Experience selling through both indirect and direct sales organizations.
• Work Travel: Willingness to travel 25-50% of the time, depending on location, for customer meetings, presentations, QBRs, and industry events.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Experience leveraging AWS and/or GCP partner programs for business development
• Industry expertise in Healthcare, Financial Services, SaaS, or E-Commerce is highly desirable

USD 107,600.00 - 179,400.00 per year

Compensation:

Compensation includes a base salary of $107,600.00 - $179,400.00. The salary rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's experience. In addition to the salary range identified herein, this role is also eligible for an annual incentive/commission target of $90,000.00.

Benefits:

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

Keywords:

hybrid cloud sales, professional services sales, cloud managed services, IT sales, enterprise sales, AWS partner sales, Azure sales, Google Cloud sales, consultative selling, pipeline development