Shape the Future with Dun & Bradstreet
The Tier 2 Account Executive I is responsible for selling the Company's products and services to new and/or existing clients and developing or expanding accounts primarily through face-to-face sales. Responsibilities focused on maintaining and growing the D&B revenue stream through renewal management, win‑back, cross‑sell, and up‑sell of new opportunities. Identify new contacts and deepen relationships with current contacts. Generate new business through identifying new client needs that can be met with a D&B solution.
Essential Key Responsibilities
Fulfill the role of trusted advisor on Dun & Bradstreet solutions through the development of strong, positive relationships with an established portfolio of clients
Maintain revenue stream through successful renewal of existing business and expand revenue stream through needs up‑selling and cross‑selling
End‑to‑end accountability for driving the negotiation, contracting, and approval processes
Work with Sales Leader to navigate complex deal management and negotiation that may include alignment of multiple decision makers, products or funding sources
Perform account planning for assigned accounts, coordinating with internal sales resources to ensure strategic alignment
Proactively prospect, identify, qualify and develop a sales pipeline and close business to meet and exceed annual objectives
Maintain consistent and accurate data in SFDC to support territory, account planning and forecasting
Collaborate with Client Success and Marketing to increase retention rates through business reviews and win‑back campaigns
Enhance relationships and networks with senior internal/external partners
Use evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select right course of action; work is done independently and is reviewed at critical points
This role is intended for a developing professional
Complete required D&B certifications
Education and Experience
Years of Relevant Experience: 5 to 8 years
Bachelor's Degree: Required
Master's Degree: Preferred
Essential Skills and/or Certifications
Minimum of five (5) years prior experience in an enterprise level SaaS, consulting or services sales role
Impressive track record of closing sales, winning clients, managing client relationships of 25+ accounts and attaining or exceeding annual quota(s)
Ability to rapidly assess client environments from a business process, organizational and technological perspective, and effectively prioritize opportunities for growth
Demonstrable track record in managing complex sales and managing multiple senior stakeholders
Highly articulate with excellent business communication (verbal and written) skills and presentation skills suitable for a global corporate environment
Exercises judgment in selecting methods, evaluating, adapting of complex techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Work is done independently, reviewed upon completion and is consistent with departmental objectives
Possesses excellent industry‑leading sales methodology, salesforce.com, 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
Expected to travel onsite to customers for the interest of business at least 40% of the time
Key Stakeholders
External Clients
Pre‑sales
Client Success
Marketing
Data
Product
Deal Management
Legal
Delivery
Customer Service Team members
Physical Requirements
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable. Ability to sit, speak and operate telephone and/or computer for long periods of time. Ability to handle pressure, stressful conditions, and conflict resolution. Ability to work day, evening and/or weekend hours as needed. Ability to travel by any form of transportation. Expected travel at least 40%.
$59,700 - $100,300 a year
This role is eligible for commission.
Benefits We Offer
Generous paid time off in your first year, increasing with tenure.
Up to 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave after one year of employment.
Paid sick time to care for yourself or family members.
Education assistance and extensive training resources.
Do Good Program: Paid volunteer days & donation matching.
Competitive 401k with company matching.
Health & wellness benefits, including discounted Wellhub membership rates.
Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse/partner & dependents.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Dun & Bradstreet provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, ancestry, marital status, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) or any other characteristic protected by law. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. We participate in E‑Verify.
Accommodations Information for Applicants with Disabilities
Dun & Bradstreet is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with Dun & Bradstreet, please send an e‑mail to (email protected) to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information.
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Account Executive I, Tier 2 UMO Vertical (R-19437)
Dun & Bradstreet · Jacksonville, FL, USA ·
- Pay:
- $59,700-$100,300/yr
- Job type:
- Full Time