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Enterprise Account Partner - Veeva Data Cloud

Veeva · Remote · US

Base
$80K–$300K
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
25d ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

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What Veeva sells

Cloud lab software that tracks samples and test results

When a food or drink maker tests its products in a quality lab, it has to keep track of every sample and every result. The problem is, a regulated lab has to prove that every result is accurate, and the records have to hold up under inspection. Veeva sells a cloud LIMS, lab software that tracks samples and test results, so the lab can manage its quality work in modern cloud software.

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The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
Base is listed but not OTE. Ask what the variable is and how many people hit it.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Pipeline
Mostly self-sourced. Great if you like outbound, rough if you don't.
Time on market
Open 24 days. Normal, but not fresh.
Company hiring
25 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace. Ask how many reps they hired last year and how many are still there.

Red lights

None spotted.

Yellow lights

  • Pay range too wide to mean much. The top of the range is more than double the bottom. Ask where in that range this offer would really land.

Green lights

None spotted.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    Where in the range would someone with my background land, and why?

    A wide range means the top number may not be your number.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  3. 3.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  4. 4.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  5. 5.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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The role

Sell Veeva Data Cloud data solutions to large pharma life sciences companies. You'll identify opportunities, lead the full cycle to onboarding, and expand existing accounts with Customer Success.

Enterprise · Mixed · Outbound

Selling motion

Mixed

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Large pharma life sciences companiesIn their words: “drive sales of our modern data platform to large pharma Life Sciences companies”
Industry:
Life sciencesIn their words: “drive sales of our modern data platform to large pharma Life Sciences companies”
Company size:
Enterprise

Pipeline expectations

Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.

Compensation

$80K–$300K base

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • OTE
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Territory
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $3B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead.   At the heart of Veeva are our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. We're not just any public company – we made history in 2021 by becoming a public benefit corporation (PBC), legally bound to balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors.   As a Work Anywhere company, we support your flexibility to work from home or in the office, so you can thrive in your ideal environment.   Join us in transforming the life sciences industry, committed to making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities. The Role The Veeva Data Cloud Sales team is looking for a skilled Account Partner to drive sales of our modern data platform to large pharma Life Sciences companies. As an Account Partner, you will be responsible for aligning customer objectives to understand patients, providers and market dynamics at each stage of the brand lifecycle with the Veeva Data Cloud solutions. This is an exciting and uniquely focused role at Veeva that requires the right blend of experience selling data solutions to Life Sciences with a desire to accelerate a new business line within an established industry leader. To be successful in this role, initiative, persistence and the ability to work effectively within a growing team are critical.  You also possess a collaborative work style evidenced by putting the success of the team ahead of your own. You are humble, hungry, and smart with a relentless drive to do what it takes to succeed. You are solution oriented to overcome obstacles and solve business problems. What You’ll Do - Develop a thorough understanding of Veeva Data Cloud offerings and competitive advantages.. Learn to articulate them persuasively to prospects and customers - Identify opportunities and lead sales efforts through the full cycle of interest to onboarding within large pharma client base - Align with peer team members for an organized and customer focused account strategy and develop a thorough tactical and strategic account plan - Develop strong and mutually valuable relationships with new and existing customers - Manage pipeline with CRM tools for maximum efficiency and visibility, with carefully executed follow-up to closure - Work in close partnership with Customer Success to manage successful client deployments and to ensure ongoing high client satisfaction, renewal, and deep penetration of customer organizations for incremental business - Keep current with industry trends; engage your customers, address their business challenges, and propose solutions Requirements - 3+ years of experience in selling data driven solutions to life science customers with an emphasis in global organizations and US large pharma stakeholder management - 5+ years of experience in account management, business development, or consulting to life science customers - Proven track record of exceeding sales goals while contributing to the success of the team - Strong understanding of life science use cases supported by data with a demonstrated ability to navigate the relevant ecosystem - Eagerness to work in a startup team environment that will be rapidly changing - Ability and willingness to travel as needed to spend time onsite with the Customers – travel will vary depending on the candidate’s location Interviewing with Veeva We value your time and believe in a transparent hiring process. Here is the process you can expect. - Follow the application process and submit your resume. - Within 3 days, you will receive a link to a personality assessment administered by a third party , unless you have already completed it with Veeva previously. - Once you complete the assessment, our team will review your full application package and follow up via email with our decision. - If moving to the interview stage, the process is as follows: - A conversation with the hiring manager - A practical case exercise - A final conversation with our group's Senior Leader. - Once all interviews are complete, the manager will be in touch with a final decision. Perks & Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance - Flexible PTO and company paid holidays - Retirement programs - 1% charitable giving program Compensation - Base pay: $ 80,000 - $300,000 - The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus and/or stock bonus. #LI-Remote #LI-Associate Veeva’s headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries around the world.   Veeva is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us at talent_accommodations@veeva.com.
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