Job title : Senior Enterprise Account Executive
Job Location : Lagos
Deadline : March 04, 2026
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Objective
The Senior Enterprise Account Executive drives revenue growth across mid-market and large enterprise customers by owning high-value and complex B2B sales cycles end to end. The role focuses on acquiring new customers and expanding revenue within existing accounts while operating with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.In addition to individual revenue delivery, the Senior Enterprise Account Executive acts as a role model within the sales team by sharing best practices, supporting deal reviews and occasionally mentoring less experienced Account Executives to improve overall sales execution.Main Responsibilities
Revenue Ownership and Pipeline Management
Own and consistently deliver against an elevated revenue quota through new customer acquisition and expansion within existing enterprise accountsManage a portfolio of larger and more complex mid-market and enterprise opportunities with longer sales cycles and multiple stakeholdersBuild and maintain a robust and well-qualified pipeline aligned with revenue targets and forecast commitmentsEnsure high-quality CRM usage with accurate opportunity data, close plans and forecastingEnterprise Sales Execution
Lead complex enterprise sales cycles from discovery through contract execution and handover to Customer SuccessConduct advanced discovery to uncover customer business drivers, technical requirements and decision criteriaDevelop and present tailored value propositions, proposals and commercial structures for enterprise customersLead commercial and contractual negotiations in collaboration with legal, finance and executive stakeholdersNavigate complex procurement processes and stakeholder environments with minimal oversightPipeline Generation and Lead Qualification
Proactively generate pipeline through strategic outbound prospecting, account research and targeted market engagementHandle and qualify inbound sales inquiries for complex or high-potential opportunities in the absence of a dedicated sales development functionPrioritize opportunities based on strategic fit, deal size and likelihood to closeCross-Functional Collaboration and Team Contribution
Partner closely with pre-sales, product, marketing and customer success teams to drive deal success and long-term customer valueActively mentor and support less experienced Account Executives through deal reviews, knowledge sharing and best practice guidanceContribute customer and market insights to inform sales strategy and go-to-market improvementsReporting and Continuous Improvement
Provide reliable pipeline, forecast and deal updates with a high degree of forecast accuracy and actively participate in pipeline and account reviewsIdentify opportunities to improve sales processes, tools and execution standards across the teamSuccess Indicators / Performance Expectations
Success in this role will be measured through the following indicators :
Consistent achievement or overachievement of assigned revenue targets at a higher quota levelAbility to close larger and more complex deals within expected sales cyclesStrong pipeline health and forecast accuracy across assigned accountsQuality and consistency of CRM usage including opportunity management and close planningEffectiveness in managing complex stakeholder environments and senior-level customer engagementsPositive impact on team performance through mentoring and informal leadership contributionsQualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or a related fieldProfessional proficiency in English for effective communication with clients and internal stakeholders across regions4+ years of experience in B2B sales roles with a track record of closing complex mid-market or enterprise dealsProven experience selling technology solutions in enterprise environments with longer sales cyclesDemonstrated ability to manage multi-stakeholder buying processes and complex commercial negotiationsExperience selling SaaS, CPaaS or enterprise software solutions is requiredStrong consultative selling and negotiation skills with the ability to articulate business value at senior stakeholder levelProven ability to manage complex and high-value sales cycles with limited supervisionDisciplined approach to pipeline management, forecasting and CRM hygieneAbility to coach and support other Account Executives through deal feedback and best practice sharingStrong communication skills across technical, commercial and executive audiencesHigh level of ownership, accountability and time management capabilityAbility to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving sales environment