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Account Executive - Financial Data

Certus Recruitment Group
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£44,000 - £66,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off

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  • The position is for an Account Executive in Financial Data based in London with a base salary of £60,000 and an uncapped on-target earnings (OTE) of £90,000 plus executive benefits.
  • The role requires a minimum of 5 years of successful experience in new business development, particularly in a hunter sales role within the financial sector.
  • Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, ideally in finance, economics, accounting, or mathematics, along with significant experience in selling financial software to institutions.
  • Responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities, nurturing leads, leading the sales journey, and developing customized sales strategies in collaboration with the Head of EMEA Sales.
  • The company offers flexible hybrid working, numerous perks and incentives, generous PTO, and opportunities for great training and career progression.
Account Executive – Financial DataLondon, EC4 60k Base, Uncapped 90 OTE + Executive Benefits  Our clients leading and award-winning quantitative analytics software streamlines asset selection, portfolio construction and risk management. Working with many of the world's largest pension funds, asset managers and sovereign wealth funds, they are well-placed for further growth. To meet demand, they are looking for an experienced Account Executive to complement their high-performing sales function.  Account Executive rewards:  
  • A base salary circa 60k
  • Uncapped 90k OTE
  • Flexible hybrid working
  • Numerous perks and incentives
  • Generous PTO
  • Great training and career progression
  • Social activities
Account Executive responsibilities:    
  • Identify and capitalise on new business opportunities within the financial sector, focusing on asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, private banks, and endowments.
  • Actively pursue and nurture leads, applying your industry insights to connect with and engage potential clients.
  • Lead the sales journey from initial contact and qualification to negotiating contracts and closing deals.
  • Partner with the Head of EMEA Sales to develop and implement customised sales strategies that effectively address client needs.
  • Consistently exceed sales goals, prioritising client satisfaction and long-term value creation.
Account Executive requirements:   
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, ideally in finance, economics, accounting, or mathematics.
  • Minimum of 5 years of successful experience in new business development, particularly in a hunter sales role.
  • Significant experience in selling financial software or solutions to financial institutions.
  • Strong sales skills with a comprehensive understanding of the financial services sector, including investment processes and market trends.
  • Entrepreneurial attitude with a competitive drive to excel in a dynamic sales environment.
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities, adept at engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Certus Recruitment Group is a well-established and experienced specialist consultancy providing sales, marketing, and IT recruitment services. We serve the technology sector across the UK, Europe, North America, and Australia. If you are ready to take your sales career to the next level and make a significant impact, apply now!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.