Equifax

Account Executive - Utilities

Equifax • $113K — $160K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of proven B2B sales success in account management or business development
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience with credit risk, data-driven marketing, or identity and fraud solutions
  • Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional, matrixed environments
  • Strong communication skills and proficiency in sales technology tools such as Salesforce and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

  • Build trust with clients by understanding their needs and delivering valuable solutions
  • Expand client relationships across various industries, particularly utilities and energy
  • Create actionable account plans to drive revenue and growth
  • Engage clients to anticipate needs and position appropriate solutions
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align customer strategies with Equifax's offerings
  • Manage and execute sales strategies to achieve profitable growth
  • Conduct customer business reviews and manage contract compliance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive compensation packages
  • Healthcare coverage
  • 401k matching
  • Paid time off
  • Organizational growth opportunities through online learning programs
Full Job Description
The Account Executive is a client-facing, sales role responsible for revenue generation, customer relationship and Equifax engagement within accounts in the Utilities. The Account Executive must orchestrate other company resources efficiently to drive sales and revenue growth of a full Equifax solutions portfolio.

What you will do
  • Build trust - establish positive relationships based on knowledge of customer requirements and dedication to value (value of counsel and expertise, value of solutions)
  • Develop new relationships and maintain existing relationships with current clients within different industries such as travel, telecommunications, and utilities/energy
  • Develops strong working relationship with client economic buyers, decision makers, and influencers
  • Strengthens the business relationship by expanding the ways in which customer relies on Equifax as a trusted advisor
  • Promote a customer focus - work to understands each account's strategic growth plans, data and technology strategy, and the competitive landscape
  • Develop a deep understanding of the customer strategies, priorities, needs and organizational structure
  • Engages with clients on a consultative basis to learn their business, anticipate needs, and position optimal solutions
  • Provide account leadership - create and maintain actionable account plans to guide, develop strategies and identify new business opportunities to ensure revenue target delivery and profitable growth
  • Defines and executes sales strategies that drive profitable growth while delivering meaningful customer value
  • Identifies, develops, manages, and closes customer opportunities spanning all Equifax solutions
  • Orchestrates and leverages Equifax account, solution, and delivery pre-sales/sales resources effectively and at appropriate times to move opportunities forward and to maintain customer satisfaction
  • Leads account strategy and planning motions with cross-functional team to align customer business imperatives with Equifax solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional experts internally to best align with customers and win new business opportunities
  • Prepares and conducts periodic customer business reviews
  • Manages contracting and contract compliance
  • Drives strong pipeline development and sales execution


What experience you need
  • 7-10 years of experience exceeding sales goals in B2B account management, partner sales, business development or related sales role
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience
  • Solution experience - credit risk, data driven marketing, commercial, or identity and fraud
  • Successful experience of working with people across functions and geographies to a desired outcome (matrixed environment)
  • Strong executive presence, communication skills, and sales technology knowledge including G-Suite, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and Salesforce


What could set you apart
  • Experience selling into the following industries - utilities/energy
  • Masters or advanced degree


Equifax is required by law to include a good-faith salary range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; and other business and organizational needs. At Equifax, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $113,180.00 to $160,000.00. This position is also eligible for our sales incentive compensation program at approximately 55%. The application window is anticipated to close on Friday, February 13, 2026. This date is a good faith estimate only and may be modified where necessary.

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We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Primary Location:
USA-Georgia-Remote

USA-Florida-Remote, USA-Illinois-Remote, USA-Indiana-Remote, USA-Ohio-Remote

Function:
Function - Sales and Account Management

Schedule:
Full time

About Equifax

Equifax Inc. is a data analytics and technology company that assists organizations and individuals in making informed business and personal decisions. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., Equifax operates or has investments in 24 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. It is a member of Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500® Index, and its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol EFX. Equifax employs approximately 11,000 employees worldwide.
Learn more about Equifax
Size
12,700 employees
Market Cap
$23.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$520.1 million
Founded
1899
5 Year Trend
+9.4%
Revenue
$4.1 billion
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