Senior Account Executive, Enterprise

IANS Research; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research firm in Boston is seeking a Senior Account Executive to generate new business and engage C-level executives. This role requires strong sales experience and a passion for information security. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid schedule with significant responsibilities in driving revenue and managing client relationships. Ideal candidates are motivated, accountable, and possess excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sales with a track record of exceeding goals.
• Demonstrated ability to engage C-level executives.
• Strong competency in building social networks.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales revenue for assigned accounts.
• Execute full-lifecycle sales activities to close new business.
• Generate discovery meetings with target accounts.

Skills

Executive level communication

Sales experience

Interest in information security

Time management

Collaborative orientation

Job description

Position Description

this role requires 2 days on site and 3 days on site for training period lasting up to 90 days in Boston, MA

IANS is seeking multiple Senior Account Executives (SAE) to join our Enterprise sales team. The SAE will be responsible for generating new End User Decision Support (EUDS) business in a specified metro region. The ideal candidate is a top producer with outside sales experience and demonstrated ability to engage C-level executives in highly technical conversations. Key traits include team-focused, interest in information security, and a passion for learning.

The SAE will possess skills and work ethic aligned with our values of grit, results, initiative, passion, positivity, teamwork and curiosity.

Core Responsibilities

• Drive sales revenue for assigned accounts


• Execute full-lifecycle sales activities to close new business and exceed goals


• Consistently achieve activity, performance and results KPIs


• Facilitate technical conversations with prospects and subject matter experts (Faculty) at IANS Forums, CISO Roundtables and Technical Symposiums


• Contribute to the IANS sales team and company culture


• Travel to visit prospects and attend IANS events (approximately 30-40%)

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

The qualified SAE candidate will have 5+ years of experience and a proven track record exceeding sales goals. We are targeting individuals who demonstrate strong competency in the following areas:

• Executive level communication and presentation skills


• Experience generating discovery meetings with target account


• Process orientation


• Interest in information security and complex technical content


• Highly motivated and able to thrive in a quota-driven environment


• Strong sense of professional accountability and integrity


• High level of energy, effective time management skills and a sense of urgency


• Established ability in building social network


• Strong team and collaborative orientation


• Confident but takes a humble approach in working with peers and teammates

Work Arrangements

Are you comfortable working a hybrid schedule? This will include at least 2 days per week, on site in the Boston Government Center office.