Inside Sales Representative with Dutch

Accenture the Netherlands; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinterest in Utrecht, Netherlands, is seeking a sales professional to acquire independent agencies for our digital advertising platform. You will develop agency acquisition strategies, attract high-value agencies, and onboard them to Pinterest solutions.

Responsibilities include identifying new opportunities across Europe, nurturing leads, and closing deals with agency partners. Travel may be required; fluency in Dutch is required; 2+ years in sales is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a sales or related field.
• Proven track record of meeting revenue and acquisition goals.
• Fluent Dutch and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leverage sales acumen to identify growth opportunities across Europe.
• Conduct market research to find high-potential agency targets.
• Engage and nurture qualified leads from targeted lists to opportunities.
• Nurture future pipeline with ongoing relationship management and planning.
• Understand agency needs and develop tailored solutions.
• Develop proposals and presentations for agency and client pitches.
• Plan and execute strategies for acquiring high-value agencies.
• Lead negotiations and close deals; manage deals through to closure.
• Provide feedback to improve service offerings and engagement.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

Sales

Relationship building

Negotiation

Lead generation

Tools

ZoomInfo

PitchBook

Salesforce

Lusha

Job description

Location: Utrecht, NetherlandsThis exciting new position focuses on acquiring independent agencies for a leading global digital advertising platform. You will play a key role in developing and implementing new agency acquisition strategies for our primary markets, with a focus on attracting and onboarding high-value agencies. By taking an agency-centric approach, you will prioritize your agencies’ needs and collaborate with them to create strategies that address their specific business challenges.

Location: Utrecht, NetherlandsThis exciting new position focuses on acquiring independent agencies for a leading global digital advertising platform. You will play a key role in developing and implementing new agency acquisition strategies for our primary markets, with a focus on attracting and onboarding high-value agencies. By taking an agency-centric approach, you will prioritize your agencies’ needs and collaborate with them to create strategies that address their specific business challenges. We're looking for a dynamic sales hunter to aggressively expand our client's advertising footprint. You'll be responsible for proactively identifying, qualifying, and closing new business with independent agencies. This role demands a strong understanding of the digital advertising landscape, the independent agency ecosystem, and a proven track record of exceeding sales quotas through strategic prospecting and persuasive closing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Leverage exceptional sales acumen to find incremental growth opportunities across Europe.
• Identifying New Acquisition Opportunities: Use data, market research, and platform compatibility signals to understand key categories for high-potential agency acquisition opportunities.
• Engage and Nurture Qualified Leads from targeted lists, using tailored outreach to activate them into high-value business opportunities.
• Nurture Future Pipeline for both in-quarter and future opportunities, maintaining relationships, conducting strategic planning, and ensuring consistent engagement for long-term sales success.
• Understanding Agency Needs: Conduct in-depth consultations to understand the unique needs and challenges of potential agencies, ensuring you are building solutions that align with their and their clients’ business objectives.
• Offering Solutions: Develop tailored value propositions and solutions that address specific agency and client needs to deliver meaningful value. Collaborate internally and leverage internal and external tools and resources to identify relevant trends, insights, and case studies to craft compelling proposals and presentations for both agency and client pitches.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute strategic plans for acquiring high-value agencies. Set clear goals and KPIs to measure success and adjust strategies as needed.
• Negotiating and Closing Deals: Lead negotiations and leverage available new business offerings where relevant to establish mutually beneficial terms. Overcome objections and manage deals effectively through to closure.
• Providing Insights and Feedback Loops: Gather feedback from agencies and clients to inform future acquisition strategies and identify opportunities to improve service offerings and customer engagement.

Key Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a sales or related field necessary
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue and acquisition goals and driving year over year business growth.
• Skilled relationship builder with an ability to nurture & drive mutually beneficial outcomes with agencies, clients & internal stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable in a client facing environment.
• Fluency in Dutch is required.
• Experience with CRM tools such as Zoominfo, Pitchbook, Congism, Lusha, Sales Force or comparable automation tools.

New Business Opportunities

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify potential agencies.
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies to pinpoint areas for expansion.
• Analyze competitor strategies to identify gaps in the market and potential areas for differentiation.

Relationship Building

• Network with key decision-makers and influencers within target organizations.
• Attend industry events and conferences to establish new connections and nurture existing relationships.
• Develop and maintain a strong professional network within the relevant industries.

Client Needs Analysis

• Conduct in-depth consultations and discovery sessions to understand agency and client goals, challenges, and pain points.
• Actively listen to agency feedback and ask probing questions to uncover underlying needs.
• Develop a deep understanding of agency industries and target audiences.

Solutions Offering

• Develop tailored value propositions that address specific client needs and objectives.
• Clearly articulate the benefits of Pinterest's advertising solutions and demonstrate their potential ROI.
• Create compelling presentations and proposals that showcase Pinterest's unique value.

Travel

• Be prepared to travel domestically and/or internationally as needed to meet with clients, attend industry events, and support business development initiatives.