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Account Executive

MicroStrategy


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 September 2026 (8 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 8 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Sales

Job Summary

Job Overview:  
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Account Executive to join our team focused on new logo business development as well as existing accounts. In this role you will be responsible for driving new business opportunities by selling our cutting-edge Business Intelligence software solutions to organizations looking to leverage data analytics.  Your focus will be on identifying key decision-makers understanding their data needs and providing tailored solutions that empower them to make informed decisions.  

 

Key Responsibilities:  

  • Prospecting & Lead Generation:  

  • Aggressively target and identify potential new logos.  

  • Generate new business leads through cold outreach networking and attending industry events.  

  • Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified prospects who are seeking advanced BI solutions.  

  • Identify and properly qualify business opportunities.  

  • Solution Selling:  

  • Engage with C-level executives data analysts and key stakeholders to understand their data and analytics needs.  

  • Present and demonstrate the value of our BI software.  

  • Customize and adapt sales pitches to align with the specific challenges and opportunities in the market.  

  • Leverage and enhance partner relationships to drive additional value and revenue 

  • Deal Management & Closing:  

  • Lead the sales process from initial contact to contract negotiation and closing ensuring that deals are profitable and aligned with company goals.  

  • Lead negotiations and overcome objections for deal closure.  

  • Consistently achieve or exceed sales targets by closing deals with high-potential clients.  

  • Market Intelligence & Strategy:  

  • Provide insights and feedback to the product and marketing teams to ensure our BI solutions continue to meet the markets evolving needs.  

  • Contribute to the development of tailored sales strategies.  

  • Collaboration & Reporting:  

  • Work closely with the sales engineering and customer success teams to ensure a smooth onboarding process and long-term client satisfaction.  

  • Maintain accurate records of sales activities pipeline and performance metrics using CRM software.  

  • Report on sales progress and market developments to senior management offering strategic recommendations for growth.  

Qualifications:  

  • Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Computer Science or a related field is preferred.  

  • At least 5 years of successful sales experience in BI software data analytics or a related technology field.  

  • Proven hunter mentality with a track record of generating and closing new business deals.  

  • Exceptional communication presentation and negotiation skills.  

  • Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative and drive.  

  • Proficiency in CRM software (e.g. Salesforce) and sales enablement tools.  

  • Additional experience with Cloud Mobile Big Data Hadoop or Social Media optional but preferred. 

 

The base salary range for this role is $108500 to $195300 and represents a good faith estimate of the range at the time of posting. Strategy maintains broad salary ranges to account for differences in skills experience qualifications internal peer equity market conditions and business needs.  

Candidates are typically placed within the range based on these factors and it is not common for individuals to be hired at or near the top of the range. The posted range reflects base salary only. Eligible employees may also participate in bonus programs sales incentives equity awards and comprehensive benefits as applicable. 


Additional Information :

Strategy is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race creed color religion national origin gender sex sexual orientation gender identity disability veteran status age genetic information or any other legally-protected basis.


Strategy provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the hiring process.  If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us about your interest in employment at .

Visit Strategys Careers page for additional information.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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