Account Executive, Life Sciences
Definitive Healthcare · Framingham, MA · 3 days ago
Business Development$57k–$107k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Life Sciences Account Executive to join our team. This role involves conducting oneself as a trusted advisor, leveraging exceptional sales capabilities and thought leadership to create a positive end-to-end customer experience focused on delivering the customer's desired outcomes. The AE manages a portfolio of medium to large existing accounts, focusing on upselling and revenue retention.
Responsibilities
- Meet and exceed revenue targets within assigned client portfolio
- Responsible for retaining and growing existing book of business consisting of medium to large sized BioPharma & MedTech accounts
- Create and maintain Strategic Account Plans on an ongoing basis with relevant internal stakeholders
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and evolving client needs to identify new opportunities
- Accurately forecast opportunities and update all relevant client interactions in the CRM
- Identify growth opportunities within client accounts, collaborate with customer success manager to identify growth opportunities across therapeutic areas
- Go “high and wide” in accounts to build relationships with potential buyers and influencers; take a consultative approach to identify client issues that DHC can solve
- Work with the Customer Experience organization to optimize usage and value of DHC services
- Quarterback internal relationships with Solutions Consultants, Customer Success and Sales Development Representatives
- Lead critical renewals conversations
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
- 5+ years of individual, quota carrying selling experience in SaaS and/or BioPharma/Med Device
- Experience selling to or working in key BioPharma / Med Dev functions: commercial teams within a brand or therapeutic area, Analytics, or Med Affairs teams
- Documented history of meeting and exceeding goals
- Proactive, needs-based selling
- Superior written and verbal communications skills
- A powerful work ethic and comfortable with prospecting, as a part of a team or independently within new and established clients
- Experience in account planning and collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Experience negotiating and closing multi-year service contracts
- A powerful work ethic with energy, humor, compassion, and enthusiasm
- Team player mindset
- Superior communication skills and proficiency crafting compelling narratives
Qualifications
- BA or BS Degree
- Experience selling to C-suite or Senior Leadership at medium to large organizations
Skills
- Exceptional sales capabilities
- Thought leadership
- Strategic account planning
- Industry trends and evolving client needs
- Consultative approach to problem-solving
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Account management and retention
- Customer experience optimization
- Renewal management
Benefits
- Salary range: $57,000 - $107,000 per year
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, unlimited paid time off, and participation in the company’s 401(k) plan with employer contribution
Pay and Schedule
- Actual pay within this range will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, and qualifications
- Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible to participate in a company bonus or commission plan
Application Instructions
If you are a California, Colorado, New York City or Washington resident and this role is a remote role, you can receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role, which we will provide upon request.