Job Description

Why We Work at Dun & Bradstreet

Dun & Bradstreet unlocks the power of data through analytics, creating a better tomorrow. Each day, we are finding new ways to strengthen our award-winning culture and accelerate creativity, innovation and growth. Our 6,000+ global team members are passionate about what we do. We are dedicated to helping clients turn uncertainty into confidence, risk into opportunity and potential into prosperity. Bold and diverse thinkers are always welcome. Come join us! Learn more at dnb.com/careers.

The Tier 2 Account Executive II is responsible for selling the Company's products and services to new and/or existing clients and developing or expanding accounts primarily through face-to-face sales. Responsibilities focused on maintaining and growing the D&B revenue stream through renewal management, win-back, cross-sell, and up-sell of new opportunities. Identify new contacts and deepen relationships with current contacts. Generate new business through identifying new client needs that can be met with a D&B solution.
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Essential Key Responsibilities

Fulfill the role of trusted advisor on Dun & Bradstreet solutions through the development of strong, positive relationships with an established portfolio of clients Maintain revenue stream through successful renewal of existing business and expand revenue stream through needs up-selling and cross-selling End-to-end accountability for driving the negotiation, contracting, and approval processes Work with Sales Leader to navigate complex deal management and negotiation that may include alignment of multiple decision makers, products or funding sources Perform account planning for assigned accounts, coordinating with internal sales resources to ensure strategic alignment Proactively prospect, identify, qualify and develop a sales pipeline and close business to meet and exceed annual objectives Maintain consistent and accurate data in SFDC to support territory, account planning and forecasting Collaborate with Client Success and Marketing to increase retention rates through business reviews and win-back campaigns Enhance relationships and networks with senior internal/external partners Use evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select right course of action; work is done independently and is reviewed at critical points This role is intended for a fully qualified, experienced professional Complete required D&B certifications Additional duties as assigned
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Education and Experience

Years of Relevant Experience: 8-12 years Bachelor's Degree: Required Master's Degree: Preferred
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Essential Skills and/or Certifications

Minimum of eight (8) years prior experience in an enterprise level SaaS, consulting or services sales role Impressive track record of closing sales, winning clients, managing client relationships of 25+ accounts and attaining or exceeding annual quota(s) Ability to rapidly assess client environments from a business process, organizational and technological perspective, and effectively prioritize opportunities for growth Demonstrable track record in managing complex sales and managing multiple senior stakeholders Highly articulate with excellent business communication (verbal and written) skills and presentation skills suitable for a global corporate environment Exercises judgment in selecting methods, evaluating, adapting of complex techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Work is done independently, reviewed upon completion and is consistent with departmental objectives Possesses excellent industry-leading sales methodology, salesforce.com, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint and MS-Word 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 Expected to travel onsite to customers for the interest of business at least 40% of the time
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Key Stakeholders

External Clients, Pre-sales, Client Success, Marketing, Data, Product, Deal Management, Legal, Delivery and Customer Service Team members

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