Strategic Account Executive

Company & Role Overview Gridsight is a rapidly growing GridTech startup that is accelerating global electrification and decarbonisation. We are building a software platform for electricity utilities that enables utilities to modernise grid operations and unlock transformational new capabilities such as dynamic grid management. The opportunity is enormous ($1B+ ARR). We were founded in Australia, the world’s most advanced/decentralized electricity distribution grid (over 40% of homes in Australia have rooftop solar), and are already working with over 50% of Australian utilities. The US market is beginning to catch up and we have partnered with a Top 5 US utility and lighthouse customer, to pioneer our platform in the USA. We have gruelling sales cycles but $1M - $10M ACVs and have grown ARR 3.4x the past 6 months. Founder/generalist-led sales to-date. We are seeking a hungry, creative and experienced Strategic/Enterprise Account Executive to drive our commercialization efforts forward in the US. You will play a pivotal role in developing and executing strategies to land new business and expand existing customers. This is a unique opportunity to build the sales foundation of an early-stage, category-defining company that is changing our world for the better. Key Responsibilities: Prospecting and Pipeline Development - Identify, target, and engage high-potential utility accounts, initiating the outreach and sales process from the ground up. - Develop and execute account plans that position our SaaS solutions as the go-to choice for electricity utilities. - Takeover the existing sales pipeline, and accelerate its growth, working to drive consistent lead generation and qualification. Sales Execution - Own the full sales cycle, including prospecting, discovery, proposal development, negotiation, and contract closure with ACVs ranging from $1M to $10M+. - Conduct impactful presentations and demonstrations to senior stakeholders, including C-level executives and utility leadership teams. - Develop compelling business cases and ROI analyses to address customer pain points and highlight the value of Gridsight’s platform. Relationship-Building and Thought Leadership - Develop trusted relationships with key decision-makers and influencers at utility companies, including C-level executives and senior leadership. - Act as a consultant, providing thought leadership and industry insights to help utilities solve key business challenges with our software. - Represent Gridsight at industry conferences, trade shows, and webinars, building credibility and expanding networks. Collaboration Across Teams - Partner closely with Solutions Engineering, Product, and Customer Success to ensure a seamless transition from sales to implementation. - Work closely with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success teams to ensure alignment in messaging, customer needs, and product development. - Provide valuable customer feedback to help shape product roadmaps and refine go-to-market strategies. Improving the Sales Foundation - Work within the commercial leadership team to define and refine the sales strategy, positioning, and messaging tailored for the utility sector. - Contribute to building playbooks, sales training programs, and best practices that will guide future hires as the team scales. Sales Performance and Reporting - Meet or exceed sales targets, managing your quota-driven results effectively. - Use CRM systems to track sales activity, maintain pipeline integrity, and provide regular reports to leadership. Qualifications: Experience - 6+ years of enterprise sales experience, with a focus on net-new business development in SaaS or enterprise technology. - Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding revenue targets with ACVs ranging from $1M to $10M+. - Demonstrated success in developing and executing sales strategies from the ground up in early-stage sales environments. - Experience selling to regulated industries, such as utilities, energy, telecommunications, or government is preferred. Skills - Exceptional prospecting and pipeline-building skills, with the ability to identify and engage key decision-makers. - Strong consultative selling skills, with expertise in articulating complex value propositions and delivering ROI-driven business cases to affect influence. - Excellent negotiation and closing skills, with a history of navigating complex, multi-stakeholder deals. Knowledge - Interest in the challenges and trends in the utilities and energy sectors, including grid modernization, sustainability, and regulatory dynamics. - Strong understanding of enterprise SaaS, cloud-based platforms, and subscription business models. Attributes - Self-starter with a proactive, results-oriented mindset and a passion for growth. - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust quickly. - Comfortable with ambiguity and excited by the opportunity to help define and shape the future of the sales organization. - Keenness to travel for client meetings and industry events - heavily in-person (relationship/trust-centric) industry Compensation Package: Whatever’s required for the best in market - this is one of our highest leverage roles - we are seeking the best and have the ability to pay for it. Rough expectations: - Compensation structure to be 50/50 base/OTE commission - Uncapped, accelerating commission - Option to trade some commission for ESOP available And all the table stakes stuff like PTO, health care, $2.5k wellness stipend and parental leave. What We Offer: - Work with the most impressive humans you’ve ever had the pleasure of working with - Make a lot of money - Literally change the world Originally posted on Himalayas