Strategic Account Executive

A ground-breaking & award-winning Construction Technology company; XYZ Reality are the creators of the world's first and only engineering-grade Augmented Reality solution, purpose-built for the construction industry. Not only have we created this technology, that sits within The Atom – a smart, site-safe headset and hardhat - but we implement it on major Mission Critical (Data Centres, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Aviation) projects, utilising the power of AR to ensure that all schemes are completed in line with the delivery timescales and budgets.

Overview

As Account Executive – Mission Critical, you will be directly responsible for driving new revenue through the development and execution of strategic territory and account plans within mission-critical construction sectors (data centres, pharma, healthcare, nuclear, semiconductor, and related industries).

Leveraging your deep construction and enterprise sales experience, you will identify, qualify, and close complex opportunities by solving customer challenges through the XYZ Reality platform. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, articulating clear business value, ROI, and risk reduction while building long-term, influential partnerships across your accounts.

This role is focused on new account acquisition and strategic account expansion, managing sophisticated, multi-stakeholder sales cycles from initial engagement through contract negotiation, close, and post-sale alignment. You will carry annual and quarterly targets and operate as a core member of the revenue organization.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and Execute Account & Territory Strategy

Develop and execute strategic territory and account plans aligned to revenue targets and long-term growth objectives

Identify high-value target accounts and prioritize opportunities based on market potential, customer maturity, and strategic fit

Build and maintain accurate pipeline forecasts and revenue plans

Strategic Relationship Building

Build and expand executive-level relationships across assigned accounts, engaging stakeholders from site level through C-suite

Identify and develop decision-makers, champions, influencers, and economic buyers

Establish XYZ Reality as a strategic partner, not just a technology vendor

Consultative & Value-Based Selling

Lead with a consultative selling approach, deeply understanding customer challenges, delivery risk, and commercial drivers

Translate customer pain points into compelling business cases that clearly demonstrate value, ROI, and operational impact

Align XYZ Reality’s AR solution to customer objectives across safety, quality, schedule, and cost control

Manage Complex Sales Cycles

Own the end-to-end sales process: prospecting, qualification, solution alignment, commercial negotiation, and close

Navigate complex deal structures, including enterprise-level negotiations, procurement processes, and contractual requirements

Support and respond to RFPs / formal bid processes where required, partnering closely with internal stakeholders

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Marketing, SDRs, Revenue Operations, Professional Services, and Delivery teams to drive new business and expansion

Partner internally to align technical solutions, services strategy, and commercial structures to customer needs

Ensure smooth handoff from sales to implementation and ongoing account success

Partner & Ecosystem Engagement

Collaborate with construction partners, consultants, and industry stakeholders to drive co-selling opportunities

Leverage partner relationships to strengthen account strategy and accelerate deal velocity

Market & Competitive Intelligence

Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activity, and market dynamics within mission-critical construction

Provide feedback to leadership on product positioning, customer insights, and evolving market needs

Sales Operations & Reporting

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce, including opportunities, forecasts, and next steps

Analyse sales data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for optimization

You Could Be a Strong Candidate If You Have:

Proven experience owning complex, enterprise sales cycles with annual quotas

Track record of closing 6-figure+ deals with multiple stakeholders and long decision cycles

Strong experience in value-based and solution selling, including account planning and strategic execution

Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

CRM discipline and comfort operating in structured sales processes

The Ideal Candidate:

Experience selling into mission-critical construction environments (data centre, pharma, semiconductor, nuclear, oil & gas)

Background in construction technology, SaaS, or cloud-based solutions

Comfortable engaging senior executives while also operating on site and with delivery teams

Proactive, coachable, and energized by building long-term customer relationships

Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally for meetings and demos