Account Executive, Outbound-Plan (R-18626)

Why We Work at Dun & Bradstreet

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The Inside Sales function is responsible for selling the Company’s products and services to new and/or existing clients and developing or expanding accounts remotely via telephone or other electronic means. Primary responsibility is to maintain and grow the revenue stream through renewal management, cross-sell and up-sell of new opportunities.

• Cultivate and nurture relationships with clients whose annual revenue ranges from $0 to $499,999
• Maximize each opportunity that is identified from their assigned campaigns while meeting their required daily Outbound metrics
• Be able to conduct a needs-based assessment and transition to the customer’s needs to the best product and solutions in the Plan Tier and lead pass when opportunity arises
• Provide customized solutions based on the unique requirements of the prospect, ensuring alignment with their goals and objectives
• Maintain consistent and accurate data in SFDC to support territory, account planning and forecasting. Develop and maintain an active pipeline of forecasted sales to meet annual quota objectives
• Have a strong and vast knowledge of all products that could be offered in the Plan tier
• Observe and adhere to all compliance policies, trainings, and procedures while interacting and selling to customers. (Product training, coaching, timecard, and self-assessment, etc.)
• Additional duties as assigned.

• High School Degree or equivalent required
• Associate's Degree: Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree: Preferred
• Years of Relevant Experience: 2 to 4 years

• Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment, while building strong relationships with TMs, leaders and business partners
• Understanding of high impact coaching tactics and strong, demonstrated background in coaching others for success
• An assertive, persistent, self-motivated professional who is a strong listener with a positive attitude and a limitless amount of energy
• Possess an aptitude for quickly grasping selling techniques and product knowledge
• Has a proven track record of achieving/exceeding quota and ability to thrive in a high volume, high energy, fast-paced, sales-driven call center environment
• Experience in selling an intangible product and/or inside sales experience is strongly preferred
• Computer knowledge with good communication, organizational and time management skills
• Strong listening, written and verbal communication 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

• External Clients, SMB Account Managers, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Sales Compliance, Marketing, Training and Enablement and Account Executive

• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 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
• Required to be in office Monday – Friday

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.

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