Venue Account Executive

Donnelley Financial, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DonnelleY Financial, LLC is seeking an Account Executive to grow the Venue customer base by prospecting and developing relationships within target accounts such as investment banks, private equity firms, law firms, accounting advisors and corporations. You will own the full sales cycle from qualification to close and drive a strategic territory plan to maximize revenue.

You will establish a regular cadence of in-person meetings, attend conferences, and collaborate with Product, Marketing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years of sales experience in B2B software/technology-enabled sales or 3-5 years of meaningful financial services industry experience.
• Track record of navigating within large and mid-market organizations.
• Ability to develop senior-level relationships quickly and effectively to build groundswell within a company.
• Strong written, verbal and formal presentation skills; online and group product demos.
• Ability to present solutions and overcome client objections.
• Proven negotiation and closing skills with adaptable approach to different buyer motivators.
• Success within fast transactional sales cycles of exceeding sales quotas.
• Savvy with social selling on LinkedIn.
• Familiarity with M&A, IPOs, Corporate Governance & Corporate Finance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily prospecting and networking activities to develop strong relationships within target accounts such as investment banks, private equity firms, law firms, accounting advisors and corporations.
• Own the entire sales process from qualification to close.
• Develop and execute strategic territory plan to deliver maximum revenue potential.
• Establish a strong cadence of in-person meetings, organize networking events and attend conferences to improve brand and client exposure to the Venue product.
• Foster new relationships through outbound efforts and establish positive relationships with senior executives and decision-makers.
• Develop discipline in planning and prioritizing time for high-yield across many accounts.
• Collaborate with financial print reps to ensure all Donnelley services are presented to target clients.
• Work closely with Product, Marketing, Service Delivery and Sales teams to ensure client happiness as the voice of the customer.
• Update Salesforce daily to track activity, client and product insights, account coverage and sales pipeline.

Skills

B2B software sales

Financial services experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Description

Join a dynamic team at the pulse of global markets, where we deliver innovative software and service solutions for essential financial reporting and capital markets transactions. At DFIN, we are a values-driven organization that empowers you to build a fulfilling career while bringing your authentic self to work every day.Our "Win as One" mentality ensures that our team's success is directly linked to Client, Shareholder and Employee Satisfaction.

In 2026, DFIN was named #1 on the 2026 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces by Best Practice Institute. We have also been recognized as one of America's Most Loved Workplaces for five consecutive years and a Built In Best Place to Work for six years, reflecting our continued commitment to supporting employees' total well-being. Enjoy competitive compensation, a flexible workplace, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Bring your passion and talents to DFIN - because being YOU thrives here.

Summary

The Account Executive will grow Venue customer base by prospecting and developing relationships within target accounts such as investment banks, private equity firms, law firms, accounting advisors and corporations. In this role, you will develop and execute a strategic territory plan to deliver maximum revenue potential and own the entire sales process from qualification to close.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily prospecting and networking activitiesto develop strong relationshipswithin target accounts such as investment banks, private equity firms, law firms, accounting advisors and corporations.
• Own the entire sales process from qualification to close.
• Develop and execute strategic territory plan to deliver maximum revenue potential.
• Establish a strong and consistent cadence of in-person meetings, organize networking events and attend conferences to improve brand and client exposure to the Venue product.
• Foster new relationships through outbound efforts and establish positive relationships with senior executives and decision-makers.
• Develop a discipline in how you plan and prioritize your time and focus to provide the highest yield from a large set of accounts.
• Collaborating/team-selling with financial print reps (GCMs) to leverage existing relationships and ensure that all appropriate Donnelley services are presented to target clients.
• Work closely and collaborate with Product, Marketing, Service Delivery, Business Development and both the Venue and GCM sales team to ensure client happiness by serving as the voice of the customer.
• Update Salesforce daily to track activity, client and product insights, account coverage and sales pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• 3+ years of sales experience in B2B software/technology-enabled sales or 3-5 years of meaningful financial services industry experience.
• Track record of navigating within large and mid-market organizations.
• Ability to develop senior-level relationships quickly and effectively to build groundswell within a company.
• Strong written, verbal and formal presentation (online and group product demos) skills required.
• Ability to effectively present solutions and overcome client objections.
• Proven negotiation and closing skills with an ability to adjust approach in order to fit different buyer motivators.
• Success within fast transactional sales cycles of exceeding sales quotas.
• Savvy with social selling techniques and channels such as LinkedIn.
• Ability to use insights and data-driven decisions in the sales process.
• Familiarity and knowledge of M&A, IPOs, Corporate Governance & Corporate Finance.

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