Account Manager/Account Executive

International Data Corp; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

Unplug Day

Global Shutdown

Volunteering day

Zusammenfassung

IDC is seeking a highly driven New Business Sales Executive to accelerate growth by acquiring net-new customers among Continental European HQ’ed clients in the technology sector. This is a pure hunter role focusing on identifying prospects, opening doors, building relationships, and converting opportunities into long‑term customers across IDC's SaaS, data, and research offerings.

You will own your territory plan, generate pipeline, manage the full sales cycle from outreach to close, and

Qualifikationen

• 3‑5 years of experience in B2B sales with a track record of closing new logos.
• Proven outbound hunting, cold outreach and pipeline generation experience.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills for complex/ multi‑stakeholder cycles.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Excellent communication in Business English; additional languages a plus.
• Familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce, Dynamics, HubSpot.
• Experience selling SaaS, tech, or subscription‑based solutions.

Aufgaben

• Identify, target, and acquire new customers within your assigned territory.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline through outbound prospecting, events, and research.
• Own the full sales cycle from outreach through negotiation and close.
• Understand customer challenges and market trends to tailor solutions.
• Collaborate with Sales Support, Customer Success, Consultants and Analysts to deliver a seamless experience.
• Meet or exceed new logo targets and maintain CRM hygiene.

Kenntnisse

Outbound prospecting

Pipeline management

CRM usage

Negotiation

Communication

Tools

Salesforce

Dynamics

HubSpot

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

While this role is not open at this time, we are actively identifying and engaging with high-quality Account Manager or Account Executive candidates in anticipation of future openings. This posting allows us to get to know potential talent, understand the market, and move quickly when timing aligns. Candidates who apply may be contacted for an exploratory conversation or kept in mind for upcoming opportunities.

About the Role & Team

We are seeking a highly driven, results‑oriented New Business Sales Executive to accelerate our growth by acquiring net-new customers (“new logos”) among Continental European HQ’ed clients in the technology sector. This is a pure hunter role where success is measured by your ability to identify prospects, open new doors, build relationships, and convert opportunities into long‑term customers. You will get educated in selling IDC's full portfolio - Research, Data, Custom Solutions and Events

You will be responsible for creating and executing your own territory plan, generating pipeline, leading the sales cycle from first outreach to signed contract, and establishing our company’s footprint in new accounts.

What You’ll Do

• Identify, target, and acquire new customers within your assigned territory.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline through proactive outbound prospecting, networking, industry events, and strategic research.
• Own the full sales cycle, from initial outreach, qualification, discovery, and solution presentation to negotiation and closing.
• Develop deep understanding of customer challenges, business drivers, and industry trends.
• Collaborate closely with Sales Support, Customer Success, Consultants and our Analyst team to ensure we operate as one unified hunting team and deliver a strong, seamless customer experience.
• Achieve or exceed quarterly and annual new logo acquisition targets.
• Maintain accurate CRM hygiene, forecasting, and activity reporting.
• Serve as the customer ambassador internally, providing feedback on market needs and competitive insights.

What You Bring

• Self-starter with good organization and time management skills; able to work at fast pace, to achieve targets & business goals.
• 3-5 years of experience in B2B sales with a clear track record of closing new logos.
• Demonstrated success in outbound hunting, cold outreach and pipeline generation.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills, with experience running complex or multi‑stakeholder sales cycles.
• Must have the ability to travel from time to time.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Business English is a must. Additional language skills is a plus.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Dynamics, HubSpot).
• Experience selling SaaS, tech, or subscription‑based solutions is a plus.
• Customizing proposals based on customer requirements and meeting budgeted sales targets.
• Accurately reporting the sales pipeline in the CRM (Salesforce) and local market intel/inputs to grow the business based on trends and requirements.
• Collaborating with IDC teams consisting of Analysts, Consultants and other Sales professionals.

Why This Role Stands Out

At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high-caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions. Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions. Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day. It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long-term career development with a globally respected brand.

What We Offer

• Individualized Culture: An environment where you can explore new areas outside your specialty and stay engaged with work you enjoy.
• Hybrid Working: Hybrid working with 3 day(s) in office per week/month required.
• Time-off and holidays: On top of your statutory holiday allowance and public holidays, IDC grants annually reviewed company-wide closures on 19 August (Unplug Day) and 24 December – 1 January inclusive (Global Shutdown) and a volunteering day.
• A position in a highly professional and globally respected market research and advisory firm, where initiative leading to results is rewarded.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in E-Verify.

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