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LexisNexis Account Manager role in Paris/Ghent hybrid setup focuses on managing current customers and upselling LexisNexis services to new prospects. You will engage C-suite stakeholders, renewals, and revenue growth through consultative selling and strong relationships.
The role requires strategic thinking, exceptional communication, and mastery of CRM tools like Salesforce to drive pipeline, forecasts, and cross-functional collaboration across global teams.
LexisNexis Account Manager is responsible for both managing the relationships with an assigned set of current customers and targeting and selling LexisNexis services to prospective clients within their portfolio by upselling and cross selling. The role requires a strategic thinker and relationship builder who can engage with C-suite executives and other senior stakeholders to deliver exceptional value. The Account Manager is expected to achieve high renewal rates and targeted revenue growth by developing strong professional relationships with customers
Work to a plan to achieve renewal targets and identify then pursue additional sales from managed customers by cultivating new business opportunities within existing accounts, leveraging a consultative approach to deepen partnerships and drive double and triple-digit growth.
Executive Engagement: Build and maintain relationships at the highest levels within client organizations, acting as a trusted advisor and thought leader by conducting regular business reviews, to discuss their use of service and to discover how LexisNexis can provide more value
Market Insight: Stay ahead of industry trends and customer needs, providing valuable insights that influence client strategies and enhance their decision-making processes.
High-Impact Engagement: Maintain a proactive presence through tailored communication strategies, including in-person visits, to ensure high-quality engagement with senior clients.
CRM Mastery: Utilize Salesforce.com to effectively manage client interactions, track engagement, and analyse data for strategic decision-making.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead collaboration across global teams to align services and support client needs, driving organizational synergy.
Collaborate with all necessary LexisNexis departments to ensure customer requirements are met
Build a strong sales pipeline from both marketing-generated and self-generated prospective opportunities
Conduct value-oriented discussions with prospects to understand their business needs and translate that in to how the LexisNexis product can meet those needs
Demonstrate or present the LexisNexis product to prospective customers to illustrate product capabilities and identify the matches to clients’ business needs
Negotiate and execute customer contracts that meet both LexisNexis and customer needs
Provide accurate new and long-term pipeline and sales forecasts, based on candid and well-documented reviews of past and predicted sales activities
Operate and update CRM with sales and opportunity activity as per LexisNexis requirement
Utilise as per LexisNexis policy all relevant internal systems relating to job specification
Provide LexisNexis management with constructive customer feedback to assist in product enhancements, marketing and data strategies
Client-Centric Mindset: Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and cultivating long-term partnerships.
Exceptional Communicator: Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all organizational levels.
Resilient Mind Set Adaptable and effective under pressure, thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Proactive Problem Solver: Creative and entrepreneurial approach to overcoming challenges and delivering innovative solutions.
Networking Savvy: Proven ability to build and nurture relationships both internally and externally, fostering collaboration.
Prospecting and new business acquisition skills
Good organizational skills
Ability to thrive in a targeted, performance measured culture
The ability to overcome customer and prospect objections
Comfort with desktop technology, including Microsoft Office and SalesForce
Ability to travel in Europe as required by
Bachelor’s degree preferred; significant industry experience will be considered.
Extensive experience in a consultative sales role, preferably in license-based subscription services.
Proven experience managing complex sales cycles with high-value clients, achieving high annual revenue targets
Presentation skills for both LexisNexis and customer facing meetings
Strong negotiation and influencing skills
Fluency in French, English, Dutch,
Hybrid Paris office or Ghent office
Primary Location Base Pay Range: France - COMMERCIAUX PARIS €42,100 - €70,300. Total Target Cash Range: €64,800 - €108,100.Pay mix between base and variable pay varies based on sales role; please discuss with the recruiter.This role is covered by the Convention Collective Nationale de l’Edition, IDCC 2121.
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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