Account Executive I, Digital Audience Solutions
The Tier 2 Account Executive I is responsible for selling the company's products and services to new and / or existing clients and developing or expanding accounts primarily through face-to-face sales. Responsibilities focused on maintaining and growing the D&B revenue stream through renewal management, win-back, cross-sell, and up-sell of new opportunities. Identify new contacts and deepen relationships with current contacts. Generate new business through identifying new client needs that can be met with a D&B solution.
Essential Key Responsibilities
- Fulfill the role of trusted advisor on Dun & Bradstreet solutions through the development of strong, positive relationships with an established portfolio of clients
- Maintain revenue stream through successful renewal of existing business and expand revenue stream through needs up-selling and cross-selling
- End-to-end accountability for driving the negotiation, contracting, and approval processes
- Work with Sales Leader to navigate complex deal management and negotiation that may include alignment of multiple decision makers, products or funding sources
- Perform account planning for assigned accounts, coordinating with internal sales resources to ensure strategic alignment
- Proactively prospect, identify, qualify and develop a sales pipeline and close business to meet and exceed annual objectives
- Maintain consistent and accurate data in SFDC to support territory, account planning and forecasting
- Collaborate with Client Success and Marketing to increase retention rates through business reviews and win-back campaigns
- Enhance relationships and networks with senior internal / external partners
- Use evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select the right course of action; work is done independently and is reviewed at critical points
- This role is intended for a developing professional
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree : RequiredMaster's Degree : PreferredYears of Relevant Experience : 5 to 8 yearsEssential Skills and / or Certifications
Minimum of five (5) years prior experience in an enterprise level SaaS, consulting or services sales roleImpressive track record of closing sales, winning clients, managing client relationships of 25+ accounts and attaining or exceeding annual quota(s)Ability to rapidly assess client environments from a business process, organizational and technological perspective, and effectively prioritize opportunities for growthDemonstrable track record in managing complex sales and managing multiple senior stakeholdersHighly articulate with excellent business communication (verbal and written) skills and presentation skills suitable for a global corporate environmentExercises judgment in selecting methods, evaluating, adapting of complex techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Work is done independently, reviewed upon completion and is consistent with departmental objectivesPossesses excellent industry-leading sales methodology, salesforce.com, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint and MS-Word skillsShow an ownership mindset in everything you do; be a problem solver, be curious and be inspired to take action, be proactive, seek ways to collaborate and connect with people and teams in support of driving successContinuous growth mindset, keep learning through social experiences and relationships with stakeholder, experts, colleagues and mentors as well as widen and broaden your competencies through structural courses and programsExpected to travel onsite to customers for the interest of business at least 40% of the timeKey Stakeholders
External Clients, Pre-sales, Client Success, Marketing, Data, Product, Deal Management, Legal, Delivery and Customer Service Team membersPhysical Requirements
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to sit, speak and operate telephone and / or computer for long periods of timeAbility to handle pressure, stressful conditions, and conflict resolutionAbility to work day, evening and / or weekend hours as neededAbility to travel by any form of transportationExpected travel at least 40%Benefits We Offer
Generous paid time off in your first year, increasing with tenure.Up to 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave after one year of employment.Paid sick time to care for yourself or family members.Education assistance and extensive training resources.Do Good Program : Paid volunteer days & donation matching.Competitive 401k with company matching.Health & wellness benefits, including discounted Wellhub membership rates.Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse / partner & dependents.