Account Executive AMAs Core

IDC Corporate; United States; Remote; USD 159,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology market research firm is seeking a dynamic Account Executive to manage client relationships in the IT sector. This role involves driving sales, preparing proposals, and maintaining strong client connections. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of B2B sales experience and a strong understanding of the IT industry, with a focus on achieving sales targets and delivering customized solutions.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in B2B sales, account management, or business development.
• Strong understanding of the IT industry, including enterprise technologies and digital transformation.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented, able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with existing clients.
• Prepare proposals, conduct client presentations, and negotiate contracts.
• Meet or exceed sales targets, KPIs, and performance metrics.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Account Management

Sales Strategy

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Sales enablement tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Account Executive to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing specific client relationships within the technology and IT sectors to drive positive bookings results. You will work closely with our product teams to deliver customized market intelligence solutions that meet unique client needs, driving opportunities forward from discovery to closure.

Why IDC ?

IDC is the most respected global technology market research firm. We are changing the way the world thinks about the impact of technology on business and society. Our people, data, and analytics create global technology insights that accelerate customer success.IDC has been recognized for five consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) by the IIAR as the Analyst Firm of the Yearwhich is one of the highest accolades for the technology market research industry.

This position can be located in an approved remote location in the United States with a preferred location of California (Bay Area) or Needham, MA.

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Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with existing clients in the IT and technology sectors across all IDC product lines.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of existing accounts to maintain and expand the current revenue base.
• Understand client needs and challenges and match them with appropriate research solutions from IDC.
• Prepare proposals, conduct client presentations, and negotiate contracts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Meet or exceed sales targets, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Maintain detailed records of sales activities and accurate forecasting in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).

Qualifications

• 2 -5 years of experience in B2B sales, account management, or business development --preferably in market research or IT services.
• Bachelor degree
• Strong understanding of the IT industry, including enterprise technologies, software, hardware, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts and prioritize effectively.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience using CRM platforms and sales enablement tools.

IDC, is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

At IDC, we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. We pay our employees equitably for their work, commensurate with their individual skills and experience. Salary range and additional compensation, including discretionary bonuses and incentive pay, are determined by a rigorous review process. This process considers the experience, education, certifications, and skills required for the specific role, equity with similarly situated employees, as well as employer-verified US region-specific market data provided by an independent 3rd party partner. The expected total annual compensation, depending on location and experience, is between $159,000 and $169,000and is inclusive of base salary and variable compensation (if applicable).