Inside Sales Account Executive I (R-18079)

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The Inside Sales Account Executive I is responsible for selling the Company’s S&MS products and services to new and/or existing clients and developing or expanding accounts remotely via telephone or other electronic means. Primary responsibility is to maintain and grow the revenue stream through gaining a deeper understanding of the customers’ business challenges and determining where D&B can provide value proposing the best solutions in the S&MS space.

• Fulfill the role of trusted advisor on Dun & Bradstreet solutions through the development of strong, positive relationships with clients
• Maintain and grow revenue stream through successful renewal of existing business
• New account development and/or expanding existing accounts through cross-sell and up-sell of new opportunities within an established portfolio of clients
• Under the direction of the Manager, Inside Sales, drive the negotiation, contracting, and approval processes
• Navigate deal management and negotiation including alignment of multiple decision makers, products or funding sources
• Perform account planning for assigned accounts, coordinating with internal sales resources to ensure strategic alignment
• Develop and maintain an active pipeline of forecasted sales to meet annual quota objectives
• Maintain consistent and accurate data in SFDC to support territory, account planning and forecasting
• Collaborate with Client Success and Marketing to increase retention rates through business reviews and win-back campaigns
• This role is intended for an entry level professional with limited prior experience

• Years of Relevant Experience: 2 to 4
• Bachelor's Degree: Required

• Minimum of two (2) years of quota carrying sales and account management experience in addition to managing a portfolio of accounts
• Excel at demonstrating the ability to develop client relationships with stakeholders at different levels to establish yourself as a trusted partner
• Excel at demonstrating proactive approach to managing sales opportunities and driving advancement
• Highly articulate with excellent business communication (verbal and written) skills and presentation skills suitable for a global corporate environment
• Proven ability to advance leads, manage a pipeline and forecast accurately
• Possesses excellent industry-leading sales methodology, salesforce.com, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint and MS-Word skills

• External Clients, Pre-sales, New Business Sales Executives, Client Success, Marketing, Data, Product, Delivery and Customer Service Team members

Benefits We Offer

· Generous paid time off in your first year, increasing with tenure.

· Up to 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave after one year of employment.

· Paid sick time to care for yourself or family members. 

· Education assistance and extensive training resources.

· Do Good Program: Paid volunteer days & donation matching.  

· Competitive 401k with company matching.

· Health & wellness benefits, including discounted Wellhub membership rates.

· Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse/partner & dependents.

· Learn more about our benefits: http://bit.ly/41Yyc3d.

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