Account Executive at Supernova Technology (Chicago, IL)
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ABOUT US
Founded in 2014 and having grown to 110 global team members, Supernova offers the industry’s first and only cloud-based, fully customizable, end-to-end software solution to automate securities-based lending (SBL) from origination through the life of the loan. By combining thought leadership in suitability and risk management with industry-leading education and the latest technology, Supernova enables advisors to deliver holistic, goals-based advice and to help their clients achieve financial wellness. We partner with the industry’s largest banks, most prominent insurance companies and leading online brokerages to democratize access to securities-based lending and better the entire financial ecosystem.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a highly motivated Account Executive to focus on building and growing existing and prosperous relationships. You will be an expert of Supernova’s suite of capabilities in wealth management lending and be a trusted advisor to our clients. Because this role covers opportunities across the U.S., travel is expected when business returns to normal.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Act as the primary point of contact and business partner for a portfolio of clients/prospects.
- Grow and manage sales pipeline through development of territory/account plan, industry network opportunities or targeted marketing activities (through collaboration with marketing)
- Own total client life cycle management
- Create and maintain individual account plans for key accounts
- Be a thought leader and trusted advisor on how client can leverage Supernova’s capabilities to solve their challenges and be more successful
- Lead presentations and strategic discussions with key business stakeholders in meetings
- Develop key relationships at mid and senior levels with clients
- Increase adoption of offered services within accounts
- Renew existing business within each client account on a timely basis
- Act as client advocate, spearhead cross-functional initiatives focused on serving customer needs and ensure long-term success of our client partnerships
- Support marketing events/activities with presentation, demo or other means (e.g. writing blogs, whitepapers etc.) on an as-needed basis
- Provide diligent on-going updates in Salesforce and support other reporting and forecasting needs
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with banks, insurance, broker-dealers, or other financial intermediaries (custodians, RIAs, TAMPs etc.) a must have
- A proven track record of B2B SaaS sales success with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in sales or business development role
- Experience in selling lending solutions or Securities-based Lending is preferred
- Self starter with tremendous amount of curiosity and learning agility
- Outstanding relationship building and management skills
- Outstanding negotiation, communication, organization and presentation skills
- Ability to influence and collaborate well cross-functionally
- A bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other financial certification a plus.
- Experience working in the banking industry in credit, risk, general lending, etc. is preferred
OUR CORE VALUES
At Supernova, we...
- Form, execute, and communicate new ideas that add value to our employees and customers
- Strive through obstacles and failures
- Follow-through on promises or commitments to others, accept responsibility, and answer for actions & decisions
- Listen to, understand, and support our employees and customers
- Act with speed, positive attitude, and flexibility
- Exceed expectations and surpass ourselves every day; we embrace a sense of pride and never stop growing
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