Account Executive

About the role

This role is responsible for owning net-new customer acquisition within Commercial segments by converting qualified prospects into first-time customers. The role creates new annual recurring revenue (ARR) through disciplined pipeline generation, structured discovery, and execution of defined sales plays in transactional to mid-market complexity environments.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver net-new ARR quota within assigned Commercial segment.
• Generate and maintain sufficient qualified pipeline to achieve consistent new-logo revenue targets.
• Execute defined prospecting, discovery, value articulation, negotiation, and close processes.
• Apply structured sales methodologies aligned to established go-to-market standards.
• Maintain accurate forecasting and disciplined CRM documentation.
• Transition closed accounts to post-sale teams upon contract execution.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required to support business needs.

Requirements

• 2–3 years in a related role or equivalent experience; actual experience may vary depending on role complexity, geography, and internal development opportunities, or a comparable mix of training, education, and experience.
• Experience in B2B sales with quota responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to close new-logo business.
• Strong communication and discovery skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and sales tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling into Commercial or mid-market accounts.
• Familiarity with structured qualification methodologies.
• Experience in subscription-based or recurring revenue environments.

Pay

For individuals based in New York, Illinois, Colorado, Washington, and California, Cision discloses a salary range specific to those states; base pay may vary depending on a range of relevant factors. The OTE for this role is $90–$150k, with the range varying widely based on base and performance.