Account Executive, ExecAtlas

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Based in Redwood City, California, with offices in Chicago and New York, Equilar’s award-winning suite of online databases is the first choice for executive intelligence and networking solutions. Equilar’s clients include leading professional service firms (investment banks, law firms, recruiters, consultants), private equity firms and corporations. Clients rely on Equilar to provide insight into the boardrooms and leadership of Corporate America. Equilar’s work is featured regularly in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC and other leading media outlets.

ABOUT THE JOB

Account Executive, ExecAtlas

The Account Executive will be responsible for procuring new business for Equilar’s ExecAtlas product, owning the full sales cycle from inbound leads to prospecting new leads to closing new business and ensuring customer success. The Account Executive will work closely with Equilar’s sales, marketing, product and client services teams to market and establish ExecAtlas as the leader in relationship intelligence and sales enablement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies in order to increase market presence by originating new business and managing strategic client relationships.
• Articulate the value of ExecAtlas to help customers meet their needs.
• Build and develop solid working relationships with key decision makers and executives to promote Equilar’s advantages and to uncover new growth opportunities.
• Prepare, create, and deliver effective client presentations, product demonstrations, and proposals that address the specific needs of the customer.
• Partner with Equilar’s research and product teams to provide clients with configurable solutions.
• Collaborate with Equilar’s product team by providing feedback from prospects and customers and being knowledgeable about upcoming features and functions.
• Provide accurate forecasts, competitive and market intelligence to management and business leadership and to the account management team.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of exceeding annual quota in a full-cycle, quota-carrying closing role, including both new logo acquisition and expansion within existing accounts
• Demonstrated success working with private equity firms, professional services firms (investment banks, law firms, consultants, recruiters, etc.), and alternative asset managers (hedge funds).
• Ability to communicate effectively with external clients and internal colleagues, demonstrating the ability to reach desired outcomes.
• Strong understanding and use of strategic selling techniques and CRM systems.
• Experience with SaaS/software and data sales.
• Self-driven, motivated, and results oriented with new business sales (or hunter) mentality with the ability to drive urgency and close business.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High integrity and credibility with internal and external business partners and stakeholders.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5+ years in a quota-carrying closing role with experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles and a history of closing multiple $100,000+ ARR deals.

EQUILAR EXECATLAS

The Equilar ExecAtlas platform accelerates business development by providing unprecedented insight into executive connections and histories, drawing on 25 years of boardroom relationship data. With access to over 800,000 private and public companies, nearly 4,000,000 rich profiles of board members and executives, and over 550 million person-to-person connections, users can quickly identify trusted referral sources to establish instant credibility with prospects to win new business. ExecAtlas users can research prospects for background and insights to engage in more targeted and meaningful conversations when competing for new business. Learn more about Equilar ExecAtlas at www.ExecAtlas.com.

Ideal Candidate:

To be successful in the role as an Account Executive, you must be sales-driven, fast-paced, and customer-focused. You are passionate about creating value for your customers, which ultimately leads to more profitable businesses for both of you. Identifying the right decision makers and influencers, and having the courage to ask the right questions, is critical to your success.You have excellent communication skills – you know what to say and, more importantly, how to say it. You believe in what we are doing and will not stop at anything to deliver on your goals. You are best at what you do, and you know how to get the best out of your colleagues.

WHY JOIN THE EQUILAR TEAM?

Financial Strength. Our business is built on a profitable, subscription-based model with high client retention rates. We take pride in our disciplined fiscal approach and have consciously avoided the financial irresponsibility that has taken down many startups in Silicon Valley.

Performance-Driven Culture. We come from diverse backgrounds and top universities with proven track records of success. We seek top-quartile performers who strive to be the best at everything that they do. We are employee-owned and reward our top performers with a unique profit sharing program.

Great Career Opportunities. We offer plenty of opportunities for those passionate about career advancement and developing a broad skill set. Our comprehensive training and development program provides all employees with an annual allowance and paid time off for training and development.

In Summary. We offer the energy and ambition of a startup and the stability and benefits of a publicly traded company. We are growing rapidly and looking for exceptional talent who share our values to join our team and help take our business to the next level.

Pay & Benefits:

• $250K to $300K on-target earnings (salary + commission)
• 100% Employer Paid Benefits for Employee for Dental, Medical Insurance, Vision, Life, STD, LTD
• 401k with Employer Matching Contributions that are fully vested
• Opportunity for equity and profit sharing
• Paid Time Off

This is a chance for you to join a challenging and inspiring environment where you will have the possibility to make a daily impact. Every day you will work alongside helpful and down-to-earth colleagues who are dedicated and ambitious. Together we create an innovative environment that drives Equilar forward. If you are the right person for the role you will be part of a fantastic journey in a dynamic, high-growth business.

We are looking forward to your application.

Equilar is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

We are always committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Discrimination is not welcome on the basis of any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we work.