Account Executive

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 human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining what's possible in software development. Thanks to products like Duo Enterprise and Duo Agent Platform, customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC. 

The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.

1. Meet or exceed quota while fostering strong customer relationships
2. Articulate the value of GitLab to our mid size prospects and customers
3. Take ownership of and act as the CEO for the book of business in your territory:
   • Document the buying criteria & process, next steps & owners
   • Build a strong pipeline through a healthy cadence of prospecting activity
   • Prospect and close new business to expand your territory
   • Ensure adoption of our solutions and do your best to avoid churn and contraction
   • Work and collaborate with our Partner ecosystem to drive new business and value for our customers
   • Create an accurate forecast for each quarter against your plan/budget
   • Drive attendance to our events, which you will be part of to further network with current and prospective customers
4. Contribute to root cause analyses on wins/losses.
   • Communicate lessons learned to the team, including account managers, the marketing team, and the technical team.
5. Contribute to documenting improvements in our sales handbook
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Customer Success, Renewals, Sales Development, etc. to provide account leadership, ensuring a good outcome for our customers in the pre- and post-sales process
7. Be the voice of the customer by contributing product ideas to our public issue tracker
8. Master MEDPICC and Command of the Message on all opportunities

1. Be based in Milan 
2. A true desire to see customers benefit from the investment they make with GitLab
3. Demonstrated progressive experience with Software sales through pitching on value
4. Interest in GitLab, and open source software
5. Ability to leverage established relationships and proven sales techniques for success
6. Effective communicator, strong interpersonal skills
7. Motivated, driven and results oriented
8. Excellent negotiation, presentation and closing skills
9. Preferred experience with Git, Software Development Tools, Application Lifecycle Management
10. You share our values, and work in accordance with those values.
11. Ability to travel regularly to meet with customers in person and comply with the company's travel policy

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
• Flexible Paid Time Off 
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and Development Fund
• Parental leave 
• Home office support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

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