Job DescriptionAccount Executive, Insurance (Mid-Career, 5-8 years preferred) - Hybrid | Cary, NCAbout the job The Financial Services Sales Division is looking for an Account Executive to grow SAS' footprint in the Insurance sector.
As an Account Executive, you will:- Sell software, solutions, and services to current and prospective customers by leveraging sales opportunities to acquire, grow, and retain accounts within your assigned territory.
- Prospect within assigned accounts to uncover business needs, qualify opportunities, and determine resources required for success.
- Implement territory and account management strategies, identifying high-potential accounts, advancing opportunities through the sales cycle, and forecasting timelines to close business.
- Collaborate with pre-sales resources, virtual sales teams, account managers, and executives to ensure timely responses to qualified, high-revenue leads and strategic account development.
- Prepare quotations, proposals, and contracts, working cross-functionally to finalize agreements and set delivery schedules.
- Follow up with customers to monitor satisfaction, uncover additional revenue opportunities, and nurture ongoing relationships.
- Utilize company account planning tools and sales methodologies (such as BASE or Strategic Selling) for pipeline management, forecasting, and identifying accounts with strong close potential.
- Apply knowledge of company marketing goals, industry trends, and SAS applications to assess account needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Develop and execute action plans to close business for high-potential accounts and further expand relationships within the territory.
- Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.
Required qualifications - Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, MIS, or other relevant discipline.
- Requires a minimum of five years of relevant Sales experience.
- Must be willing to travel up to 50%.
- Strong preference for candidates who have previously sold into the Insurance sector.
- Knowledge of basic sales techniques; knowledge of hardware and/or software acquisitions cycles and buying influences.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate territory dynamics and develop a sales plan; ability to communicate technical and business concepts and relate them to SAS applications and user needs; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.
Additional competencies, knowledge and skills- Sales Planning: Develops and executes strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and drive business growth.
- Customer Centricity: Prioritizes customer needs and delivers tailored solutions that enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
- Relationship Building: Cultivates strong, trust-based relationships with clients and stakeholders to foster long-term partnerships.
- Obstacle Navigation: Proactively identifies and overcomes challenges to maintain momentum and deliver results.
- Insight Driven Value Creation: Leverages data and market insights to craft compelling value propositions that address client pain points.
- Self Motivation: Demonstrates initiative and drive to exceed goals independently in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
Benefits highlights -
Highlights include...
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
- An industry-leading 401k plan.
- Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
- Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
- Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.
- Our Recreation and Fitness Center offers recorded fitness classes to help you fit movement into your day.
- SAS supports your well-being with programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive.
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