Account Executive - Sales
Platform Group Limited
Role/Department Description:
We have an opportunity open for an Account Executive to contribute to the growth of our business in India. We are seeking an ambitious, motivated and deal driven individual to aggressively grow our client base in India and continue the development of the high performing team in the region.
The Account Executive position will focus upon the company’s efforts to increase ASV within existing accounts, retain existing ASV, build relationships with key stakeholders and have high levels of commitment, while displaying strong organizational skills. Depending on the experience and skill set the candidate will also get an opportunity to work on new business.
Responsibilities:
Gain complete knowledge of assigned accounts
Day-to-day account management responsibilities – managing relationships, supporting client workflows, projects, and requests
Proactively track and improve on key client metrics all focused on improving usage and ASV
Partner with Sales Product Specialists (where needed)
LASER Focus on Trials to increase close rate and success
Partner with senior Salespeople to develop and execute a strategy to maintain existing ASV within a defined account base
Identify and prioritize efforts within at-risk accounts to mitigate downside risk
Where appropriate find and highlight opportunities that exist to increase ASV within account base
Manage subscription orders and reconcile invoices
Understand the differences between client workflows at each client type and ensure that FactSet’s competitive advantages are known and utilized
Ability to speak high level about our acquisitions and their positions within the client workflows.
Required Skills:
3-5 Years experience in client account management/client facing role.
Education qualification should be MBA- Finance/Marketing
Strong desire to develop a career in sales
Desire to retain and grow a book of business
Strong interpersonal skills: Proven ability to interact effectively with senior-level clients
Thorough knowledge of FactSet and the ways that client utilize the system
Thorough knowledge of the financial industry landscape; working towards attaining CFA or CMA is recommended
Outstanding project management/organizational skills
Ability to think creatively
Enthusiasm, desire, and a strong sense of initiative
Ability to maintain confidence and composure in stressful situations
Desire to grow beyond the necessary skill set by pursuing new skills and knowledge.