Job Description
Role Overview
- The Strategic Account Executive is responsible for driving revenue growth by owning, developing, and closing high-value enterprise opportunities with FMCG brands and key distributors in our key markets.
- This is a quota-carrying role focused on both new business acquisition and expansion within strategic accounts, operating across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
- You will act as the primary commercial owner of strategic accounts, working closely with product, solutions, and delivery teams to position RedCloud’s AI-driven platform as a critical enabler of enterprise performance.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Sales & Account Ownership:
- Own the end-to-end sales cycle across strategic FMCG brands and distributors
- Build and execute account plans for key enterprise customers
- Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of high-value opportunities
- Drive new logo acquisition and account expansion within territory
Strategic Selling & Deal Execution:
- Lead complex, multi-stakeholder sales processes, including C-suite engagement
- Identify customer pain points (e.g., route-to-market inefficiencies, data fragmentation) and position tailored solutions
- Drive deal strategy, negotiation, and closure to meet or exceed quota
- Manage commercial proposals, pricing, and contract negotiations
Customer Value & Solution Positioning:
- Translate RedCloud’s AI and data capabilities into clear business outcomes (e.g., revenue growth, margin optimisation, execution visibility)
- Work closely with technical and product teams to deliver compelling value propositions
- Lead and coordinate discovery sessions and solution presentations
Stakeholder Management:
- Build trusted relationships with commercial, data, and technology stakeholders
- Establish credibility as a strategic advisor across customer organisations
- Align internal and external stakeholders to ensure deal momentum and success
Market & Pipeline Development:
- Develop deep understanding of the FMCG landscape and distribution ecosystems
- Identify and prioritise high-impact opportunities within the region
- Leverage insights to inform go-to-market strategy and sales approach
Key Success Measures
- Achievement of revenue and booking targets
- Growth and expansion of strategic enterprise accounts
- Strength and velocity of the sales pipeline
- Quality of customer relationships and stakeholder engagement
- Successful closure of complex, multi-year enterprise deals
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Proven track record in enterprise sales or strategic account management (typically 5–10+ years)
- Experience selling into FMCG, retail, or distribution environments
- Demonstrated success in closing complex, high-value deals
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- Ability to engage and influence senior decision-makers (C-level)
Desirable:
- Experience selling data platforms, SaaS, or AI-driven solutions
- Familiarity with route-to-market challenges and execution analytics
- Experience operating in emerging markets or high-growth environments
Why This Role Matters
- Directly responsible for driving enterprise revenue growth in Nigeria
- Plays a key role in establishing RedCloud as a trusted AI partner in FMCG
- Enables scalable, value-led adoption of RedCloud’s platform across strategic customers
Key Competencies:
- Strategic thinking and account planning
- Strong hunter mentality with execution focus
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills
- Ability to simplify complex technical concepts into business value
- High resilience in long, complex sales cycles.