Sales Executive, Software

Software Account Specialist

Supports development of multi-year account plans in software by providing insight on area of specialization.

Contributes to the development of strategy by providing input on customer needs, pain points, trends, etc. to product/service manager.

Maintains ongoing plan to prioritize portfolio of accounts and maintain relationships throughout the year, identifying opportunities for software renewal.

Under moderate guidance, performs product demos and advises customers on how to integrate software into an existing IT environment.

Uses technical credibility to build relationships with buyers and centers of influence, in support of global account leaders.

Serves as main point of client contact throughout sales cycle.

Specific to the customers current technology platforms and systems, communicates value proposition to clients based on highly technical knowledge.

Maintains ongoing relationships after initial sale has closed in order to effectively convert software renewals.

Works under moderate guidance of the sales leadership on proposals and closings as directed by account leaders.

Actions on opportunities to sell specialty software products and services.

Works with account managers on discovery and opportunity identification.

Works under the guidance of account managers to seamlessly work with customers throughout the sales cycle.

Collaborates with solution architects in gathering customer requirements.

Serves as primary point of contact, responsible for articulating value proposition and managing client interactions. Brings in additional technical resources when needed to support sales opportunities.

Provides input to account owner during account planning process on potential growth opportunities.

Makes connections and builds trusted advisor status with relevant account owners.

Supports smooth hand-off of customer to implementation teams and customer success team post-sale.

Read and follow the underwriters laboratories code of conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.

Qualifications

2+ years of related sales experience.

Bachelors and/or graduate degree in software engineering or related field.

Deep knowledge and experience with specialty product/services within assigned software portfolio.

Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.

Relevant technical capabilities related to assigned specialty product/service.

Business acumen and deep understanding of business sales processes.

Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), and CRM software.

What you'll experience working for ULS

UL solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we're still leading the way. From day one, we've blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science.

That's where you come in — because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe.

This is more than a job. It's a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a more secure, sustainable world today — and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you'll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world.

Everyone here is unique. But we're also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change.

Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL solutions, we help build a better future — one where everyone benefits.

What we offer:

Total rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated annual compensation for this position is $112,875 - $137,375 which includes a base salary of $64,500 - $78,500 and 100% on target performance. Members of the sales function are eligible to participate in the UL solutions sales incentive plan. The annual target incentive for this position is 75% of the base salary, paid quarterly, and is contingent upon performance. Compensation is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors.

This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

Job Info

Job identification: 8765

Job category: Sales (SIP eligible)

Posting date: 03/19/2026, 04:17 PM

Degree level: Bachelor's degree

Job shift: Day

Locations: 155 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL, 60606, US 202 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ, 08540, US