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Enterprise Account Executive

  • Full-time
  • Remote - United States

About SmartSights

SmartSights is a global leader in industrial analytics, alarm notification, and automated reporting software. We are trusted by manufacturers in industries from Food & Beverage to Life Sciences to reduce downtime, ensure compliance, and boost productivity through real-time insights and rapid response workflows. Backed by Capstreet and strengthened by our acquisition of Sage Clarity in 2024, we are expanding our platform to include machine-level analytics through PLC reprogramming a gamechanger for MES and digital transformation initiatives.

About the Role

We are seeking a high-performing Enterprise Software Sales Executive to drive sales of SmartSights MES adjacent industrial data solutions. You will own full cycle sales across key verticals: Food & Beverage, CPG, Automotive and Life Sciences. Expand our footprint while exceeding $1M+ targets. This person is as comfortable navigating a plant floor as they are closing at the C-suite.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Full-cycle sales ownership, from prospecting, qualifying, negotiating, and closing enterprise opportunities.
  • Develop and execute account strategies to drive expansion within our current client base and acquisition of net new logos across target verticals, including Food & Beverage, CPG, and Life Sciences.
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders at the plant and corporate level (Operations, Engineering, IT, and Procurement).
  • Collaborate with pre-sales engineers, solution architects, marketing, and partners to build compelling solutions.
  • Accurately forecast pipelines and revenue using Salesforce.
  • Maintain deep knowledge of SCADA, alarm management, and analytics.
  • Stay current on regulatory mandates, competitive offerings, and regulatory dynamics affecting digital manufacturing.

Qualifications and Skills

  • 5+ years of successful enterprise software sales experience, specifically in MES, industrial automation, or related manufacturing software.
  • Proven track record of exceeding $1M+ annual quotas and selling into industrial manufacturing plants.
  • Deep understanding of manufacturing operations in Food & Beverage, CPG, or Life Sciences industries.
  • Skilled in navigating complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders.
  • Consultative selling style, fluent in articulating ROI and business value.
  • Willingness to travel 30-50%.

 

Preferred Experience & Qualifications 

  • Familiarity with common MES platforms (AVEVA, Siemens, Rockwell, GE Digital, Ignition).
  • Understanding of manufacturing KPIs (OEE, downtime, MTTR, MTTF), alarm management, and digital transformation imperatives like Industry 4.0.
  • Bachelor’s in engineering, Business, or related preferred.
  • MBA a plus

Why Join SmartSights?

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a rapidly evolving industry.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Professional development opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive OTE.
  • Remote first company.
  • Competitive insurance (medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, basic and voluntary life insurance).
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Flexible PTO (no accruals).
  • Career development opportunities.

 

Pay range represents the anticipated high and low end of pay range for this position and may change in the future. The pay range is based on a range of factors, including but not limited to work experience, location and performance.

SmartSights is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.