Business Development Account Manager

Summary

Join Business Wire as a Business Development Account Manager and be responsible for generating new revenue through acquiring large enterprise clients. You will develop a thorough understanding of the industry and Business Wire's products and services to effectively communicate their value. This role involves building a sales pipeline, meeting prospective clients, and exceeding sales quotas. You will leverage your strong interpersonal and communication skills to navigate complex sales processes and build relationships with clients at all organizational levels. Success in this position requires proven sales experience and proficiency with Salesforce and other sales tools. Business Wire offers a competitive salary, remote work options, excellent health benefits, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships with clients across an organizational hierarchy, including executive/C-level
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and webinar skills
• Proven success in meeting and exceeding sales goals by managing all stages of the sales cycle including prospecting, needs analysis, presentation, proposal, negotiation and closing
• Minimum of 4 years outside sales experience required
• Proficiency with Salesforce.com , Tableau, and other sales enablement tools

Responsibilities

• Develops thorough knowledge of the industry, our products and services, as well as those of our competitors
• Effectively communicates the value proposition and ROI of Business Wire products and services
• Generates new revenue for Business Wire through new client acquisition
• Builds a sales pipeline by cultivating prospects, creating new business opportunities and increasing revenue within an assigned territory
• Meets with prospective new clients a minimum of 10 times per month via in-person meetings and/or webinars building relationships and selling Business Wire products and services within assigned territory
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending conferences, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional industry societies and associations
• Leverages our exclusive partners to build a solid pipeline
• Meets or exceeds sales quotas and performance objectives
• Successfully executes client contracts from negotiation to close in adherence to related company policies and procedures
• Performs needs analysis on prospective new clients to ensure a clear understanding of their respective business needs to provide an equitable Business Wire solution
• Maximizes results by satisfying multiple buyers in an organization and systematically address conflicting needs of multiple buyer influencers
• Maintains accurate records of all sales activities, including calls, meetings, opportunities, emails, social outreach, in Salesforce CRM

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding and ability to communicate at a high level with professionals in investor relations, financial reporting, public relations, marketing, social media and corporate communications preferred
• BA/BS degree, or international equivalent, preferred

Benefits

• Ability to work remotely
• Excellent health benefits that begin on your first day of employment
• $100 monthly fitness allotment, a tuition reimbursement program, and enhanced mental health resources
• 401(k) plan with generous company match, and annual profit sharing contribution (subject to company performance)
• PTO, Floating Holidays, Wellness Day Off, Birthday Day Off, and more!