Senior Enterprise Account Executive, Financial Services

Neo4j

$280K — $340K *
US-Anywhere
+ 3 other locationsRemote
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of enterprise software sales experience in the Financial Services Industry (FSI)
  • Success in managing complex sales processes, focusing on Data Warehousing, AI/ML, or Fraud/Risk Management
  • Strong relationship-building skills with C-level stakeholders in major banks
  • Knowledge of commercial open-source business models and hybrid solutions for regulated environments
  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and proficiency in productivity tools (Google Docs, Salesforce, MS Office)

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a strategic sales plan for Tier-1 Banking and Global Capital Markets customers
  • Deliver compelling demos and proposals that showcase product value for complex financial solutions
  • Leverage financial market knowledge to position solutions as superior to legacy systems
  • Lead complex sales cycles with a solution-based, strategic selling approach
  • Manage the full sales process, focusing on securing new clients and expanding existing accounts
  • Mentor SDRs and collaborate with marketing to target banking-specific accounts
  • Maintain accurate CRM data and adhere to forecasting guidelines
  • Establish strong partnerships with major public cloud providers for growth initiatives

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Eligibility for stock option grants and annual bonuses
  • Access to certain leaves of absence
Full Job Description
We are seeking a driven, high-energy individual who is passionate about new business acquisition and enterprise sales within the Financial Services sector. As a Senior Enterprise Account Executive, you will be responsible for executing a strategic sales plan targeting Tier-1 Banking and Global Capital Markets customers. You will focus on revenue growth and new customer acquisition, working closely with cross-functional teams to solve high-stakes challenges in fraud detection, anti-money laundering (AML), and real-time risk management. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and execute a strategic territory plan targeting large banking institutions, focusing on mission-critical use cases to build a robust pipeline and achieve sales objectives. • Become an expert in our product offerings and industry solutions, delivering compelling demos and proposals that articulate business value for complex financial ecosystems. • Leverage deep knowledge of the financial market to position our solutions as the best fit for customer needs, highlighting advantages over legacy relational databases and competing technologies. • Lead complex sales cycles with a solution-based approach, employing strategic selling tactics, including the Land & Expand model, to grow high-value banking accounts. • Manage the full sales process from prospecting to closing, consistently securing new logos and expanding within the world's largest financial organizations. • Provide guidance and mentorship to SDRs and Field Marketing to align on banking-specific target accounts and support pipeline development. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date information within the CRM system, ensuring data integrity and adhering to rigorous forecasting guidelines. • Develop strong partnerships with public cloud providers (AWS, Google, Microsoft Azure) and leverage these relationships to drive growth within cloud-first banking initiatives. What You Bring to the Role: • 7+ years of proven success in enterprise software sales with a consistent track record of exceeding targets within theFinancial Services Industry (FSI). • Demonstrated experience managing complex sales processes within enterprise markets, specifically focusing on Data Warehousing, AI/ML, or Fraud/Risk Management. • Proven ability to independently develop close relationships with C-level stakeholders at major banks while managing long-term business engagements. • Deep understanding of commercial open-source business models, including selling on-premise and secure cloud/SaaS hybrid solutions for regulated environments. • Ability to craft and execute sales strategies tailored to the Banking and Securities industry, leveraging partner and Go-to-Market knowledge. • Strong presentation, communication, and organizational skills with a knack for building strong business champions. • Familiarity with sales methodologies such as MEDDIC, SPIN, or Challenger Sales, and experience working in a fast-paced, competitive market. • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver on customer expectations, including Pre-Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Field Engineering resources. • Proven ability to build and nurture relationships with key decision-makers, including CTOs, IT leaders, and technical end users, while collaborating with Solution Architects, Professional Services, and Channel Partners. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience selling complex technical solutions into enterprise markets, with a focus on subscription-based models and cloud deployments. • Knowledge of graph technology, data management tools, or other advanced data-driven technologies. • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and proficiency in standard corporate productivity tools (Google Docs, Salesforce, MS Office). The annual on target earnings range for this position based in the United States is listed below. This range is an estimate, and the actual on target earnings may vary based on Neo4j's compensation practices, job related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and trainings, in addition to geographic location. Based on the factors above, Neo4j utilizes the full width of the range. In addition to the range below, US employees are eligible for a stock option grant and certain roles are eligible for an annual bonus. Employees in this position are also eligible to participate in the Company's standard benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k), paid time off, and certain leaves of absence. Annual On Target Earnings Range $280,000-$340,000 USD

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