Account Executive II, Western Region (R-18701)
Job Description
The Tier 3 Account Executive II role is responsible for successfully renewing and expanding the Company’s products and services with a defined portfolio of existing accounts remotely via telephone or other electronic means. Primary responsibility is to maintain and grow the revenue stream through renewal management, cross sell and upsell.
Essential Key Responsibilities
Fulfill the role of trusted advisor on Dun & Bradstreet solutions through the development of strong, positive relationships with clientsMaintain revenue stream through successful renewal of existing business and expand revenue stream through needs up-selling and cross-sellingProactively prospect, identify, qualify and develop a sales pipeline and close business to meet and exceed annual objectivesPerform account planning for assigned accounts, coordinating with internal sales resources to ensure strategic alignmentEnd-to-end accountability for driving the negotiation, contracting, and approval processesMaintain consistent and accurate data in SFDC to support territory, account planning and forecastingCollaborate with Marketing and other stakeholder teams to increase retention ratesThis role is intended for a developing professionalComplete required D&B certificationsAdditional duties as assignedEducation and Experience
Years of Relevant Experience: 5 to 8 yearsBachelor's Degree: RequiredEssential Skills and/or Certifications
Minimum of five (5) years of client-facing experience in sales, sales coordination, account management, marketing, customer success, or related fields.Demonstrated ability to communicate the value proposition of multiple D&B solutions.Impressive track record of closing sales, winning clients, managing client relationships and attaining or exceeding annual quota(s).Firm understanding of D&B commercial contracting formats, pricing and sales order management.Demonstrated ability to independently manage a detailed work plan with limited managerial oversight.Sound business communication (verbal and written) skills and presentation skills suitable for a global corporate environment.Proficient in MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint and MS-Word skills.Show an ownership mindset in everything you do; be a problem solver, be curious and be inspired to take action, be proactive, seek ways to collaborate and connect with people and teams in support of driving success.Continuous growth mindset, keep learning through social experiences and relationships with stakeholder, experts, colleagues and mentors as well as widen and broaden your competencies through structural courses and programs.Key Stakeholders
External Clients, Account Executives, Client Success, Marketing, Data, Product, Delivery and Customer Service Team members