Digital Strategy Executive

Candescent; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Candescent is seeking a Digital Strategy Executive to cultivate executive relationships and manage a portfolio of high-value digital banking clients in the Western U.S. You will drive retention and revenue growth by aligning digital strategy with client business outcomes and coordinating cross-functional teams for multi-product adoption.

You will lead strategic conversations, deliver compelling proposals, and stay current on industry trends and trade events while collaborating with sales,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in financial services or technology software sales/account management with revenue results.
• Strong communication and executive relationship-building up to the C-level.
• Experience in banking or credit union space; vendor partner OK.
• Proficiency in consultative, solutions-based selling and strategic account management.

Responsibilities

• Own a defined book of business with revenue retention and growth goals.
• Engage executives to align digital strategy with business outcomes.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews to analyze results and expand multi-product adoption.
• Educate clients on the business impact of digital banking products and services.
• Prepare and deliver revenue-driven proposals and recommendations.
• Negotiate renewals and services while maintaining client satisfaction.

Skills

Executive relationships

Consultative selling

Account management

SaaS/PaaS sales

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentations

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM tools

MS Office

Job description

Candescent is a forward-thinking technology company transforming how financial institutions deliver Intelligent Banking experiences. We unite digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions that power and connect digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions—creating seamless engagement across digital, remote, and in-person channels.

Our Experience-Led, Intelligence-Driven approach combines human-centered design with data, automation, and cloud-based innovation. Built on an API-first architecture, our extensible ecosystem enables institutions to adapt quickly, integrate easily, and unlock new opportunities for growth—turning every customer interaction into a moment of clarity, confidence, and connection.

The Digital Strategy Executive is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with executive-level decision makers across Candescent’s existing client base—building strategic partnerships that drive client retention, renewal, and revenue growth through additional products and services.

You’ll manage a portfolio of approximately 15 Candescent digital banking clients within the Western U.S., with an assigned revenue quota tied to both retention and expansion. This role blends consultative account management with business development, ensuring each client maximizes the value of their partnership with Candescent.

Key Responsibilities

• Own a defined book of business, achieving revenue retention and growth goals through account planning, product expansion, and strategic collaboration with clients.
• Engage in a consultative manner with executive stakeholders to align digital strategy with business outcomes.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews (onsite when needed) to analyze results, identify opportunities, and strengthen multi-product adoption.
• Educate clients on the business impact of Candescent’s digital banking products and services.
• Prepare and deliver proposals, presentations, and recommendations that drive revenue and adoption.
• Negotiate renewals, products, and services while maintaining high client satisfaction and contractual continuity.
• Collaborate with internal Candescent teams (sales, marketing, product, and implementation) to ensure smooth delivery and client success.
• Stay informed of industry trends and represent Candescent at trade shows, conferences, and client events.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in the financial services or technology software industry in a sales and/or account management role with proven revenue results.
• Strong communication and executive relationship-building skills up to the C-level.
• Experience within the banking or credit union space—either as a practitioner or vendor partner.
• Proficiency in consultative, solutions-based selling and strategic account management.
• Ability to manage multiple client initiatives and navigate complex organizations.
• Skilled in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and CRM tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently from a remote environment.
• Experience selling or managing SaaS/PaaS software solutions.

Statement to Third Party Agencies

To ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.