Remote: Account Executive (Sales)

This role is hybrid: requiring 2-3 days per week in office: 19 Old Kings Highway South, Suite 200, Darien, CT 06820
Our Financial Services team provides alternative data products to both buy-side and sell-side financial institutions through first-party and third-party data sets. NielsenIQ’s Sales team is focused on growing revenue, finding new business opportunities and market penetration. Sales is NielsenIQ’s growth engine which is instrumental for the company’s success. NielsenIQ is looking for a Salesperson with 2-7 years of sales experience selling SaaS solutions.

Candidates must be passionate about capital markets, data and technology. Candidates must also be very comfortable interacting with prospects over the phone and in person. Execute sales for new accounts in own scope securing a solid pipeline and unlocking new revenue opportunities. Develop understanding of our potential customers, their industry/business and their needs. Prospection and market analysis for potential clients. Manage a pipeline of new business from initial conversation to close of sale.

Gather market intelligence and contribute to new product development in order to meet changing client needs. Provide internal reports to management as required. Participate in ongoing training / developmental programs. A minimum of 2+ years' sales experience within SaaS industry
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Finance, Economics or Marketing. Ability to work a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days per week in office: 19 Old Kings Highway South, Suite 200, Darien, CT 06820
Manage the sales process through targeted phone calls, one-on-one meetings, and group presentations.

Must be proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word. Proven ability to maintain a high level of activity to reach an aggressive set of sales goals and objectives. Ability to work with minimum supervision and with structure, focus and determination.

Personal Attributes

Flexible to support business needs as required to achieve goals. Sense of urgency and service-orientation both internally and externally; strong customer service skills. Strong work ethic with professional behavior & appearance and personal integrity.

Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision).
~ Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions).
~ Life and AD&D insurance.
~401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions.
~ Disability insurance.
~ Tuition Reimbursement.
~ Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays.
~ Flexible working environment
~ LinkedIn Learning
~ Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
#This role is eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus.

Other benefits include a flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support and more. Flexible working environment
LinkedIn Learning
Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
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