Account Executive

Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

401(k)

Medical insurance

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an Account Executive in Houston, TX. This role involves growing revenue by prospecting investment banks and corporations, overseeing the sales process, and establishing relationships with senior executives. Candidates should have 3+ years of B2B sales experience and strong negotiation skills. Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience in B2B software/technology sales or financial services.
• Ability to develop senior-level relationships quickly.
• Experience exceeding sales quotas.

Responsibilities

• Grow revenue from Venue by prospecting among target accounts.
• Own the entire sales process from qualification to close.
• Develop and execute strategic territory plans.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Social selling techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

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Join a dynamic team at the pulse of global markets, where we deliver innovative software and service solutions for essential financial reporting and capital markets transactions. At DFIN, we are a values-driven organization that empowers you to build a fulfilling career while bringing your authentic self to work every day. Our “Win as One” mentality ensures that our team’s success is directly linked to Client, Shareholder and Employee Satisfaction.

Recognized by Newsweek as one of AMERICA’S MOST LOVED WORKPLACES for three consecutive years and a Built In Best Places to Work for six years, we are committed to our employees’ total wellbeing. Enjoy competitive compensation, a flexible workplace, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

About Venue

Venue, our virtual data room (VDR) solution is the safest way to run due diligence during deals like M&A, IPO, debt and equity capital raising, refinancing and fundraising

Summary:

The Venue Account Executive will report directly to the Director of Sales. You will serve as a trusted adviser, obsess about closing the next deal and have the tenacity and hustle to make it happen.

Responsibilities

• Growing revenue from Venue by prospecting directly among target accounts such as investment banks, private equity firms, law firms, accounting advisors and corporations
• You will own the entire sales process from qualification to close
• You will develop and execute strategic territory plan to deliver maximum revenue potential
• Establish a strong and consistent cadence of in-person meetings, organize networking events and attend conferences to improve brand and client exposure to the Venue product
• Foster new relationships through outbound efforts and establish positive relationships with senior executives and decision-makers
• Develop a discipline in how you plan and prioritize your time and focus to provide the highest yield from a large set of accounts
• Collaborating/team-selling with financial print reps (GCMs) to leverage existing relationships and ensure that all appropriate Donnelley services are presented to target clients
• Work closely and collaborate with Product, Marketing, Service Delivery, Business Development and both the Venue and GCM sales team to ensure client happiness by serving as the voice of the custom
• You will update Salesforce daily to track activity, client and product insights, account coverage and sales pipeline

Qualifications

• Bachelor's’ degree or equivalent experience required
• 3+ years of sales experience in B2B software/technology-enabled sales or 3-5 years of meaning financial services industry experience
• Track record of navigating within large and mid-market organizations
• Ability to develop senior level relationships quickly and effectively to build groundswell within a company
• Strong written, verbal and formal presentation (online and group product demos) skills required
• Ability to effectively present solutions and overcome client objections
• Proven negotiation and closing skills with an ability to adjust approach in order to fit different buyer motivators
• Success within fast transactional sales cycles of exceeding sales quotas
• Savvy with social selling techniques and channels such as LinkedIn
• Ability to use insights and data-driven decisions in the sales process
• Familiarity and knowledge of M&A, IPOs, Corporate Governance & Corporate Finance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

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