KBRA Financial Intelligence (KFI) Sales - Director

Freddie Mac; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial data analytics is seeking a Director of Sales to spearhead business growth for their KBRA Financial Intelligence platform. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience within the financial services sector to engage new clients, manage sales cycles, and foster lasting relationships. This key role will drive the adoption of innovative products that assist banks and credit unions while aiming at market expansion and client retention.

Benefits

Competitive benefits and paid time off

Paid family and disability leave

401(k) plan, including employer match

Educational assistance

Employee referral bonus program

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of successful B2B sales experience.
• Proven ability to close new business in complex sales environments.
• Familiarity with financial reporting or credit risk data is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead new business growth for the KBRA Financial Intelligence platform.
• Manage the full sales cycle using Salesforce.
• Build and manage a pipeline focused on new client acquisition.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Salesforce proficiency

Excellent communication

Lead prospecting

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

ZoomInfo

Job description

Position: KBRA Financial Intelligence (KFI) Sales - Director

Entity: KBRA Analytics

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Remote (Remote only in CA, CO, DC, FL, IL, MD, NJ, MA, NY, PA, SC, TX, VA)

Summary:

KBRA Analytics is seeking a Director of Sales to lead new business growth for our KBRA Financial Intelligence (KFI) platform. This role is ideal for a seasoned sales professional who excels at externalizing emerging products by identifying and pursuing new opportunities, managing long sales cycles, and building deep relationships within the financial services industry. This role will be vital in scaling market presence and driving adoption of a platform trusted by banks, credit unions, and other financial organizations.

KFI is an analytics platform that delivers insights and financial data on over 10,000 U.S. banks and credit unions. Used primarily by financial institutions, investors and risk professionals, KFI offers interactive dashboards, peer benchmarking, and proprietary scoring to support due diligence, and counterparty risk management.

Key Job Requirements:

• Relentlessly prospect and engage with new leads-phone, email, LinkedIn, conferences-whatever it takes to build momentum
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities with a focus on new client acquisition
• Lead targeted sales campaigns and demos tailored to stakeholder needs including hosting webinars to showcase product capabilities in order to drive lead generation, brand awareness, and client retention, etc.
• Support customer service team; includes targeted feedback sessions on new product development, and issue resolution and support coordination
• Responsible for account management duties such as renewals and contractual obligations, product adoption and usage monitoring, upselling, etc.
• Travel requirements are a minimum of 20% including conferences, client meetings, and sales events
• Manage the full sales cycle in Salesforce, from prospecting through contract execution
• Navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales processes with confidence and structure
• Develop meaningful relationships across client organizations to identify both immediate and long-term opportunities
• Negotiate commercial and contractual terms to deliver long-term client value
• Represent KBRA Analytics at industry events and conferences to build visibility and drive engagement
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and support teams to ensure customer needs are reflected in our roadmap and messaging
• Stay informed on market trends and customer challenges to support a consultative sales approach
• Assist with client onboarding and training to ensure successful adoption

Key Skills/Expertise:

• A true closer-someone who chases leads, follows up without prompting, and doesn't wait for opportunities to come to them
• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 7 years of successful B2B sales experience, preferably in fintech, financial data, or SaaS
• Proven ability to close new business in complex, long-cycle sales environments
• Strong background selling into financial institutions such as banks, credit unions, or insurers
• Excellent communicator, capable of adapting your message across various levels of an organization
• Proficient in Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and ZoomInfo, with strong discipline in pipeline management and forecasting
• Comfortable leading both strategic conversations and tactical execution
• Familiarity with financial reporting, credit risk data, or regulatory frameworks is a plus
• Highly motivated, proactive, and effective working independently or cross-functionally

Salary Range:

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 to $160,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

KBRA Benefits

• Competitive benefits and paid time off
• Paid family and disability leave
• 401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
• Educational and professional development financial assistance
• Employee referral bonus program

About Us:

KBRA Analytics, LLC (KBRA Analytics) is our premier product platform for high quality data and advanced analytics. Our seasoned teams of industry specialists across each product provide unparalleled insight creating a foundation of deeper analysis and rapid discovery for users. KBRA Analytics is an affiliate of Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA). KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency registered in the U.S., designated to provide structured finance ratings in Canada, and with credit rating affiliates registered in the EU and UK.

More InfoKBRA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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