Senior Sales Manager, Banking

Experian; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great compensation

Employee benefits

Company pension scheme

Bike leasing program

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Wellness program (eGYM)

Job summary

Experian in Düsseldorf is seeking a Senior Sales Manager (m/f/d) to drive growth by selling data, analytics, software and decisioning solutions to banks, fintechs, and payment providers in Germany.

You will coordinate the internal sales team, represent us at industry events, and identify market trends to enhance our offerings. Fluency in German and English, plus a strong Banking sales track record, are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• Several years of professional sales experience in Banking.
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken).
• Collaborative mindset: both in working with new clients and partners.
• Understanding of complex data products and services.
• Established network and industry expertise within Financial Services.
• Compliance & Regulatory knowledge EU/Germany Banking sector.
• Familiarity with established sales methodologies (e.g., Miller Heiman, Challenger, SPIN).
• Expertise in data and software-related sales (SaaS and Cloud solutions).

Responsibilities

• Sell Experian's data, analytics, software and cloud-based solutions across credit risk, fraud, identity and decisioning use cases
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to adjust strategies accordingly
• Identify new market opportunities and manage sales pipeline
• Coordinate the internal selling team around your own customers
• Represent our company at industry events
• Develop long-term customer relationships through excellent customer service and regular communication
• Be the internal first contact for market trends and customer needs

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Sales experience in Banking

Fluency in German and English

Collaborative mindset

Understanding of complex data products and services

Established network in Financial Services

Regulatory knowledge EU/Germany Banking

Familiarity with Miller Heiman, Challenger, SPIN

Sales of SaaS and Cloud solutions

Job description

Senior Sales Manager Banking (m/f/d)

Location: Düsseldorf, de

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company that empowers people and businesses around the world. With our unique combination of data, analytics and software, we have established ourselves as one of the leading service providers for risk, fraud and identity management in the DACH region.

Experian gives individuals better access to financial services such as loans, insurance, mobile phone contracts and online shopping. We help companies of all sizes and industries make smarter decisions, lend more responsibly and protect themselves and their customers from identity fraud and crime.

We invest in our experienced people and new, advanced technologies to maximize the power of data and lead innovation. We employ 25,100 people in 32 countries and are a FTSE 100 company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN). Our headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland.

Job Description

As a Senior Sales Manager (m/f/d), you will increase business growth by selling Experian's data, analytics, software and decisioning solutions to banks, fintechs, payment providers and comparison sites in Germany. You will also coordinate the internal sales team, represent us at industry events, and identify market trends to enhance our offerings.

Your Responsibilities:

• Sell Experian's data, analytics, software and cloud-based solutions across credit risk, fraud, identity and decisioning use cases
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to adjust strategies accordingly
• Identify new market opportunities and manage sales pipeline
• Coordinate the internal selling team (from consultants to senior management) around your own customers
• Represent our company at industry events, in collaboration with other colleagues
• Develop long-term customer relationships through excellent customer service and regular communication
• Be the internal first contact for identifying market trends, customer needs, and progress potential for the further development of Experian's solution
• Uphold and promote Experian's core values in all interactions and activities

Responsibility, e.g. budget, main deliverables:

• Modernization of 2 large existing customers to the latest data products
• Unlock cross-selling potential (e.g., platform solutions, cloud services)
• Expansion into a one-stop shop across risk, pricing, actuarial, identity, and fraud domains
• Acquire Net New Logos across untapped Financial Services accounts and market segments

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field
• Several years of professional sales experience into Banking
• Track record in sales and new customer acquisition
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken)
• Collaborative mindset: both in working with new clients and partners
• Understanding of complex data products and services
• Established network and industry expertise within the Financial Services Industry
• Compliance & Regulatory knowledge EU/Germany Banking sector
• Familiarity with established sales methodologies (e.g., Miller Heiman, Challenger, SPIN)
• Expertise in data and software-related sales (SaaS and Cloud solutions)

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• A motivated team that values innovation and collaboration
• Great compensation package and attractive employee benefits
• Recognition of key life and career milestones
• Company pension scheme and investment programs
• Employee discounts through a dedicated benefits platform
• eGYM Wellpass membership for fitness and wellness activities
• Bike leasing program
• Flexible working hours and remote work options

Experian is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, color, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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