Lead Enterprise Account Executive (Defense and Public UK & Ireland)
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Description
- As Lead Account Executive, Enterprise you will be responsible for a book of existing key customers in the Defense sector, Public accounts and a set of target enterprise accounts to hunt and close net new logo acquisition
- You will drive a daily rhythm to ensure in quarter execution and build forward pipeline
- You will develop a clear point of view on the market and a constant curiosity to link corporate objectives and technology initiatives with customer and partners alike
- You will set and manage the strategy for your Territory working with specialist teams in the UK & Ireland and Inside Sales and Sales Development teams based in Bucharest
- Reporting to the Director of Enterprise, UK & Ireland, you will play a central role in shaping how Veeam engages customers, partners, and the market — accelerating growth while building a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation
- Set the vision for your UK & Ireland Enterprise Territory
- Coordinate virtual, geographically distributed teams
- Drive disciplined sales execution across the full Veeam portfolio
- Accelerate growth in hybrid cloud and cloud-native environments
- Build executive-level relationships with senior stakeholders
- Challenge the status quo with bold, innovative ideas
- Partner with Channel, Hyperscalers, and System Integrators
- What Success Looks Like
- Sustained revenue growth and increased wallet share
- Strong operational excellence and predictable execution
- High-trust, high-performance sales culture
- Deep, long-term customer and partner relationships
- A future-ready, scalable Enterprise Territory
Benefits
- Paid parental leave: 8 weeks for all parents, 16 weeks for birthing parents
- Unlimited paid time off, plus 3 global VeeaMe Days for self-care
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions up to annual limits
- Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools via SupportLinc EAP
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support through Maven, plus paid volunteer time
- AirVet: 24/7 virtual veterinary care at no cost
- Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health insurance options
- Professional training and education, including courses and workshops, internal meetups, and unlimited access to our online learning platforms (LinkedIn Learning, Athena, O’Reilly) and mentoring through our MentorLab program
- Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting
- You are a seasoned Enterprise Sales Account Manager with presence, energy, and ambition
- You bring a proven track record of leading go-to-market strategy and execution in complex technology environments, deep understanding of data resilience and cloud ecosystems, and an inspirational style to coordinate and excite virtual teams
- Degree in business or technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Background in enterprise software, SaaS, or cloud organizations
- Proven track record of exceeding quota and KPIs
- Significant sales experience