Enterprise Sales Executive

optionsit; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aggressive commission model

Equity participation for senior staff

Generous maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

Optionsit is seeking an Enterprise Sales Executive to enhance our sales team in Chicago. This role involves cultivating relationships, achieving sales targets, and representing Options at industry events. Successful candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience, a passion for technology, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

With a competitive salary of $100,000 to $200,000, this position also offers aggressive commission, industry-leading benefits, and global opportunities to work from major business centers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a client-facing technology role within the financial sector.
• Genuine passion for technology, particularly in data, Cloud, and AI.
• Self-starter mentality, thriving on initiative and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage business opportunities and relationships.
• Achieve quarterly sales targets individually and as part of a team.
• Negotiate terms and agreements successfully.
• Collaborate with technical teams for sales strategies.
• Attend industry events to represent the company.

Skills

Client-facing technology experience

Passion for technology

Ability to meet targets

Collaborative team player

Job description

Enterprise Sales Executive

Location: Chicago

Salary:$100,000-200,000

Join the Options Sales Team!

Who are Options?

Options is the largest global financial technology company headquartered in Belfast. We are at the forefront of banking and trading infrastructure, serving clients globally with offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Cambridge, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, and Auckland. At Options, our services are woven into the hottest trends in global tech, including high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI (Artificial Intelligence).

Background

Options is expanding its global enterprise managed service sales team to meet soaring demand in the dynamic intersection of three high-growth market segments: Trading Infrastructure, Cloud and Market Data. Join us to be part of this exciting journey, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of enterprise solutions.

Scope

As a Sales Executive at Options Technology (“Options”) your role encompasses a range of dynamic responsibilities:

• Create and manage a robust pipeline of business opportunities and cultivate valuable relationships.
• Quarterly Closings: Achieve quarterly sales targets, both as an individual and as part of our cohesive team.
• Negotiate Success: Drive business success by negotiating terms of sales and agreements.
• Collaborate Actively: Engage hands-on with technical teams across Options to ensure seamless execution of sales strategies.
• Embrace Innovation: Embrace technological innovation within the realm of capital markets, staying at the forefront of industry advancements.
• Network: Attend events and represent the company at industry conferences.
• Global Impact: Your contributions will have a global reach.

We are in search of passionate individuals with a natural talent for sales, a deep understanding of financial markets and their participants, and the ability to propel our company's growth.

Unique to Options

• At Options, we provide an environment where exceptional sales professionals can thrive as integral members of a world-class team in a dynamic market segment:
• Global Presence: A truly global business, with a presence in all major financial centres.
• Great Products: Representing great products that resonate with customers.
• Sales Momentum: The team has delivered the highest trailing 4Q sales totals in our history for the last eight quarters in a row.
• Friendly Culture: We foster a sales-friendly culture where outstanding salespeople are recognized and appreciated.
• Industry Leadership: We proudly serve a portfolio of 700 clients, including the top 40 global banks.
• World-Class Sales Team: Our unwavering focus is on building a world-class enterprise sales team.
• Tech Savvy: We highly value tech-savvy individuals who are naturally curious about technology and automation.

Package

• Competitive Salary: Depending on your seniority and experience, you can expect a salary ranging from $100,000 to $200,000.
• Aggressive Commission: We offer a dynamic commission model with full lookback incentives as key targets are achieved.
• Industry-Leading Benefits: Our benefits include generous maternity and paternity leave.
• Equity Participation: Senior staff may be eligible to participate in the company’s equity programme.
• Global Opportunities: You have the possibility to work from key global business centres such as New York, London, and Hong Kong for up to 3 months each year.

Enterprise sales at Options focuses on high-value contracts with recurring revenue streams and long-term partnerships.

OTE Commission: $165,000. In any given year, approximately 20% of our global enterprise team achieves commissions of $300,000, with 2-3 executives surpassing $400,000.

Preferred Requirements

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in a client-facing technology role within the financial sector, ideally in sales, presales, product management, or technical account management.
• A genuine passion for technology, particularly in the realms of data, Cloud, and AI.
• An enthusiasm for business and investment, an avid reader.
• The ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting quarterly targets as a valuable member of a high-performing team.
• A self‑starter mentality, thriving on initiative and autonomy.
• An outgoing personality and a proven record as a collaborative team player.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact [e-mail].