The Account Executive will grow the Venue customer base by prospecting within target accounts, developing relationships, and managing the sales process from qualification to close.
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.
Recognized as one of AMERICA'S MOST LOVED WORKPLACES® for five consecutive years and a Built In Best Places to Work for six years, we are committed to our 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 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 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.
It is the policy of Donnelley Financial Solutions to select, place, and manage all its employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, actual or perceived disability, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected status.
If you are a qualified individual w ith a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access jobs.dfinsolutions.com as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to [email protected] .
At DFIN, protecting your identity is a top priority. Please be aware of scammers impersonating DFIN recruiters. DFIN recruiters will never request personal information via email or text. You will only receive a text from us if you've already been in contact. All automated messages will come from [email protected] . If you ever have doubts about the legitimacy of any communication from us, please do not hesitate to reach out for verification via [email protected] (this email is for general TA questions and is not used for updates on your application status). #BI-Remote
Recognized as one of AMERICA'S MOST LOVED WORKPLACES® for five consecutive years and a Built In Best Places to Work for six years, we are committed to our 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 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 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.
It is the policy of Donnelley Financial Solutions to select, place, and manage all its employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, actual or perceived disability, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected status.
If you are a qualified individual w ith a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access jobs.dfinsolutions.com as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to [email protected] .
At DFIN, protecting your identity is a top priority. Please be aware of scammers impersonating DFIN recruiters. DFIN recruiters will never request personal information via email or text. You will only receive a text from us if you've already been in contact. All automated messages will come from [email protected] . If you ever have doubts about the legitimacy of any communication from us, please do not hesitate to reach out for verification via [email protected] (this email is for general TA questions and is not used for updates on your application status). #BI-Remote
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