Business Development Executive - Data & Analytics Solutions

Summary

The role of the Business Development Executive – Data & Analytics Solutions is an accomplished sales leader responsible for originating, qualifying, and supporting pre-sales efforts across the Data & Analytics portfolio. This individual will leverage executive relationships with client buyers while also developing strategic partnerships with key technology providers to expand offerings and services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute targeted account strategies across the full sales lifecycle
• Drive new logo acquisition and expand existing accounts within mid-sized enterprises, while co-selling and collaborating with platform partners across active pursuits
• Cultivate and deepen relationships with C-suite executives, positioning as a trusted advisor, strategic partner, and business confidant
• Drive solution-based sales and achieve an annual bookings target of $4–6M
• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline, typically $4-6M in coverage
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders (solutions, pre-sales, delivery, support) to structure, negotiate, and close strategic opportunities
• Establish account strategies aligned to client-funded initiatives and strategic priorities to enable sustained, multi-year growth
• Build or strengthen relationships with Data & Analytics technology partners (Microsoft, AWS, Snowflake, Google) to drive go-to-market strategies and shared pipeline
• Prepare and coordinate client engagement strategies with company leadership, including pre-call planning and post-call follow-up
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of FormativGroup’s full portfolio and confidently communicate value proposition and differentiation
• Deliver accurate sales forecasts, including pipeline projections, resource requirements, and anticipated client developments
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape new offerings and solutions based on market feedback and stakeholder insights

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of experience expanding existing accounts and securing new logos across both direct and partner-led channels
• PREFERRED: Selling into Healthcare and/or Higher Education vertical experience
• Demonstrated record of existing relationships representing $4–6M in available pipeline
• Demonstrated success selling complex technology platform solutions and SaaS offerings to mid-sized enterprises (businesses ranging from $250M–$3B revenue)
• Strong technical knowledge of Data & Analytics platforms, including:
• Data Warehouses
• Reporting & Visualization tools
• iPaaS
• Data Governance
• Master Data Management
• Proven ability to identify business challenges and translate them into actionable data and analytics solutions
• Experience designing and executing targeted sales campaigns with measurable conversion success
• Track record of success in entrepreneurial, high-growth, and rapidly evolving environments, including mentoring and developing account teams
• Experience operating within global, matrixed organizations with delivery supported by worldwide centers of excellence (including India)
• Demonstrated ability to design and position large-scale, multi-offering solutions and grow enterprise accounts strategically and profitably
• Experience mobilizing and coordinating internal and external stakeholders to drive revenue outcomes
• Strong executive-level consultative selling skills (discovery, strategic assessment, business development)
• Deep relationships with Data & Analytics technology partners (Microsoft, AWS, Snowflake, Google)
• Verifiable history of building long-term C-suite relationships that deliver measurable business outcomes

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field required
• MBA or equivalent advanced experience preferred

Compensation

• The Business Development Executive – Digital Transformation (Data and Analytics) will be a sales-based compensation package that will include a competitive base salary and bonus structure based on sales and revenue targets.
• Our current base for this role is set at $120K-300K in addition to earned commissions.

Location

• The location preferred for this remote with 50% travel role is ideal candidate will reside in the Northeast US.

Application Instructions

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• FormativGroup is an equal opportunity employer providing opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.