Account Executive III, Tier 3 (R-19511)

About the role

At Dun & Bradstreet, we believe data has the power to create a better tomorrow. As a global leader in business decisioning data and analytics, we help companies worldwide grow, manage risk, and innovate. The Tier 3 Account Executive III 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.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill the role of trusted advisor on Dun & Bradstreet solutions through the development of strong, positive relationships with clients
• Maintain revenue stream through successful renewal of existing business and expand revenue stream through needs up-selling and cross-selling
• Proactively prospect, identify, qualify and develop a sales pipeline and close business to meet and exceed annual objectives
• Perform account planning for assigned accounts, coordinating with internal sales resources to ensure strategic alignment
• End-to-end accountability for driving the negotiation, contracting, and approval processes
• Maintain consistent and accurate data in SFDC to support territory, account planning and forecasting
• Collaborate with Marketing and other stakeholder teams to increase retention rates
• Complete required D&B certifications
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of eight (8) 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 stakeholders, experts, colleagues and mentors as well as widen and broaden your competencies through structural courses and programs

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Physical Requirements

• 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
• Regular attendance in the office

Benefits

• 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