Strategic Account Executive - Turkish Territory

Strategic Account Executive - Dubai (Turkish Territory)GitLab is an open core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform, used by more than 100,000 organizations.
Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world.
When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating the rate of human progress.
This mission is integral to our culture, influencing how we hire, build products, and lead our industry.
Learn more about Life at GitLab.The Strategic Account Executive reports to an Area Sales Manager of the region.
This role will focus on the Turkish territory exclusively and this person will be based out of Dubai.
This is an enterprise sales role.Responsibilities:
Supports GitLab's strategic large prospects and customers based in TurkeyProvide account leadership and direction in the pre- and post-sales processConduct sales activities including prospecting and developing opportunities in large/strategic accountsEnsure the successful rollout and adoption of GitLab products through strong account management activities and coordination with pre-and-post sales and support resourcesBe the voice of the customer by contributing product ideas to our public issue trackerGenerate qualified leads and develop new customers in conjunction with our strategic channel partnersExpand knowledge of industry as well as the competitive posture of the companyPrepare activity and forecast reportsContribute to root cause analysis on wins/losses.Communicate lessons learned to the team, including account managers, the marketing team, and the technical teamAssist sales management in conveying customer needs to product managers, and technical support staffUtilize a consultative approach, discuss business issues with prospect and develop a formal quote, a written sales proposal or a formal sales presentation addressing their business needsDevelop an account plan to sell to customers based on their business needsCollaborate with Marketing on marketing strategies.Requirements:
Working knowledge and experience of winning and securing deals in the Turkish region.Turkish language is requiredTravel to Turkey about 50% of the time should be expectedA true desire to see customers benefit from the investment they make with youAble to provide high degree of account management and controlWork under minimal supervision on complex projectsExperience selling into large organizationsAbility to leverage established relationships and proven sales techniques for successExcellent negotiation, presentation and closing skillsPreferred experience with Git, Software Development Tools, Application Lifecycle ManagementYou share our values, and work in accordance with those values.Ability to use GitLabHiring Process:
Initial Screen - RecruiterInitial Interview - Hiring ManagerMock Presentation - PanelFinal Interview - Senior LeadershipCountry Hiring Guidelines:
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