Account executive in banking

Backbase; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Backbase is seeking a Senior Account Executive to drive new business sales with a focus on value selling at the C-level. The role demands energy, a competitive mindset, and a track record of closing large SaaS deals.

You will nurture prospects through the entire buying cycle, collaborating with pre-sales and partners to win deals across financial services clientes. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in quota-carrying roles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to articulate business

Qualifications

• Proven track record of 10+ years in quota-carrying enterprise or SaaS software sales.

Responsibilities

• Develop and convert new opportunities into successful customers.
• Maintain relationships with Backbase prospects through the buying cycle and build value stories.
• Collaborate with pre-sales on RFPs, deep dives, pitches and POCs.
• Develop partner relationships to drive joint license and service wins.

Skills

Self-starter

Entrepreneurial spirit

Problem solving

C-level communication

Digital-minded

Tech-savvy

Strong closing ability

Relationship building

Job description

Описание:

As a Senior Account Executive you will drive new business sales. This is a high-profile role that requires an individual with superb energy and passion for new business acquisitions. The role is all about value selling at C-Level. Are you that person? Are you ready to impact an industry that is on the move?

Задачи:

• developing and converting new opportunities into successful and happy customers.
• maintain the relationship between Backbase and prospects throughout the buying cycle build business cases and value stories work closely with our pre-sales experts on RFPs, deep dives, pitches and POCs.
• develop active partner relationships in the region that result in new software business facilitate alignment between partners and the Backbase sales team in order to target account nomination, opportunity planning to drive joint license and service wins.

Требования:

• You are a self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit who loves taking on a problem and attacking it head-on;
• You are an intelligent individual with high self-awareness and appreciation for the “bigger picture”;
• You are a driven and competitive mind with a strong desire to succeed;
• You are a pure character who embodies craftsmanship and has a passion towards technology like no other;
• You are a colleague who believes in the power of being stronger together. A solid track record of 10+ years in a relevant quota-carrying role within enterprise or SaaS software sales with a focus on new business;
• A proven track record of achieving and exceeding set sales targets: a “closer”;
• Ability to develop strong relationships quickly and to communicate effectively at all levels; prospect organizations including C-level, with partners and internally across the business;
• You are digital-minded and tech-savvy and have a great understanding of the business value of digital and omnichannel customer interactions;
• Demonstrated ability to articulate the business value of complex enterprise technology;
• Experience in leading and presenting to c-level executives and becoming the trusted advisor;
• Availability to travel Exceptional organization, presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written (English);
• You have solid industry experience and relevant work experience in (or selling to the financial services industry.

Условия:

We’re known for our great work environment and providing opportunities for career growth. We’re also committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to work with some of the brightest and most talented people in the industry, as well as help shape the future of digital banking.