Senior Account Executive - ISVs

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Job Description Summary:

The ISV Account Executive is a senior enterprise software sales professional responsible for driving the adoption of Rocket's Enterprise suite of products by Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). This role focuses on enabling partners to embed, integrate, white‑label, or OEM the Rocket's technologies within their own commercial software products or cloud services. The ideal candidate excels at executive‑level engagement within large organizations, navigates complex licensing and contractual frameworks, and brings deep expertise in platform and technology‑oriented software sales. Exceptional communication skills, strategic acumen, and the ability to influence both technical and business stakeholders are essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive new ISV acquisition and growth by targeting software companies that can embed or integrate the company’s platform into their commercial offerings.
• Lead executive‑level engagement across Product, Engineering, Finance, and C‑suite stakeholders within large and mid‑market ISVs.
• Navigate complex licensing, commercial, and contractual structures, including OEM, consumption‑based, and subscription models.
• Develop and execute joint go‑to‑market strategies that accelerate partner revenue and product adoption.
• Collaborate with technical teams to understand product fit, integration paths, and partner requirements.
• Manage full sales cycles, from prospecting through negotiation, close, onboarding, and ongoing relationship development.
• Maintain accurate pipeline and forecasting using CRM tools and structured sales methodologies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to ISV partners, helping them maximize the value of embedded or white‑labeled platform capabilities.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of enterprise software sales experience, ideally in OEM, ISV, embedded technology, platform, or infrastructure software.
• Demonstrated success selling into software companies or partner‑led business models.
• Strong understanding of embedded licensing, subscription models, and contractual negotiations.
• Proven ability to work with executive stakeholders across technical and business functions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to manage complex sales cycles and prioritize across multiple high‑value opportunities.
• Experience collaborating with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Partner/Channel teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated history as a consistent top performer selling software solutions to senior executives with quotas in excess of 4M, selling large transactions.
• Hunter who will proactively create and qualify new opportunities and meet customers in person every week.
• Experience with complex, multi-year subscription and perpetual licenses sales.
• Network of trusted relationships within designated region

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field 

Travel Requirements:

40% of your time in the field working at tradeshows and meeting with customers/clients 

Information Security:

Information security is everyone’s responsibility. A fundamental principle of information security at Rocket Software is that all individuals in the organization have a responsibility for the security and protection of company information and IT Resources over which they have control, according to their role.

Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

At Rocket we are committed to an inclusive workplace environment, where every Rocketeer can thrive by bringing their full selves to work. Being a Rocketeer means you are part of our movement to continually drive inclusivity, diversity and equity in our workforce.

The base salary range for this role is $131,625.00 - $165,750.00 /year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

This position is eligible for commissions in accordance with the terms of the company’s plan

What Rocket Software can offer you in USA:

• Unlimited Vacation Time as well as paid holidays and sick time
• Health and Wellness coverage options for Rocketeers and dependents
• Life and disability coverage
• Fidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings with matching contributions
• Monthly student debt benefit program
• Tuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities
• Leadership and skills training opportunities

EOE M/F/Vet/Disability. Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to [email protected]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

As part of our commitment to a safe and trustworthy workplace, we include background and reference checks in our hiring process.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!