[Remote] Account Development Executive

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are key components of their corporate culture. In this role, you will collaborate with a high-performing team to attract and qualify prospects exploring OpenText solutions, directly contributing to generating sales opportunities and driving pipeline growth. Responsibilities Partner with Account Executives to develop a territory strategy for discovering, nurturing, and qualifying a pipeline of leads Generate new business opportunities through outbound cold calling, personalized emails, social media engagement, and video communications Qualify and develop inbound leads generated by campaigns and digital events, building customer profiles and identifying key pain points OpenText can resolve Act as part of a 'win team' to support the progression of sales opportunities, re-engaging leads and nurturing relationships to drive pipeline acceleration and closure Build trusted customer relationships by acting as a business advisor and mapping the buying process with targeted contacts Leverage Salesforce.com, LinkedIn, DiscoverOrg, and Outreach to identify contacts, track progress, and forecast outcomes Qualify leads using the BANT criteria (Budget, Authority, Need, Timeline) to ensure high-quality Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs) Receive ongoing coaching and participate in skill-building activities to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment Skills Proven success in achieving or exceeding quarterly sales targets Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to listen, understand, and address prospects' business challenges Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently or as part of a team Creativity and resilience when researching leads and cold calling prospects Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where change is constant Organizational and time-management skills to prioritize tasks effectively Goal-oriented mindset with strong analytical abilities and a track record of ownership and execution Familiarity with Salesforce.com, Outreach, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and DiscoverOrg is a plus Bachelor's degree or 1–2 years of proven outbound lead generation experience in a technology environment preferred Benefits Thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing Variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles Vacation entitlement Paid time off Company Overview OpenText powers and protects to secure information management for AI. It was founded in 1991, and is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is