LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We’re also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that’s built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed.

Join us to transform the way the world works.

At LinkedIn, we trust each other to do our best work where it works best for us and our teams. This role offers a hybrid work option, meaning you can both work from home and commute to a LinkedIn office, depending on what’s best for you and when it is important for your team to be together.

We are looking for a Talent Account Director to join our Talent Solutions team in acting as a trusted adviser and bringing value to our customers. You will be responsible for helping our customers effectively engage with the LinkedIn network using our professional talent solutions. You will be dedicated to making our customers stronger and seeking out opportunities for growth. Although you possess a strategic approach to selling and strive to meet/exceed revenue goals, you will always have your client’s best interest in mind and act as their internal advocate to ensure they are set up for success. 

Responsibilities 

• Drive revenue by prospecting and building pipeline while building strong personal relationships with existing clients 

• Close addon business consistently at or above quota level 

• Develop and execute on a strategic plan for the territory and create reliable forecasts 

• Work to develop and circulate the set of best practices that will be the foundation of this growing team 

• Listen to the needs of the market and share with product and marketing teams 

Basic Qualifications: 

• BA/BS degree or equivalent in a related field 

• 5+ years of experience with sales experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 8+ years of applicable sales experience  

• Experience with SaaS sales, sales hunting, and the Salesforce.com platform 

• MBA degree or evidence of continuous professional development 

• Experience with recruitment media and recruiting 

• Experience working in the recruitment consulting or staffing industry 

• Experience carrying a revenue target with the ability to develop compelling strategies that deliver results 

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and forecasting skills 

Suggested Skills

• Storytelling
• Researching and prospecting
• Consultative selling
• Influencing

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