About Cision
Empowering PR and marketing professionals globally
Key Highlights
- Over 100,000 global PR and marketing professionals served
- Headquartered in New Eastside, Chicago, IL
- 2,000+ employees dedicated to communications intelligence
- Ranked as a leader in the $3 billion communications software market
Cision is a leading provider of PR and marketing software, serving over 100,000 professionals globally. Headquartered in New Eastside, Chicago, IL, Cision operates in the $3 billion communications intelligence market and employs over 2,000 people. With a focus on media and influencer targeting, Cisi...
🎁 Benefits
Cision offers a comprehensive benefits package including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a learning portal for continuous education, a robust ...
🌟 Culture
Cision fosters a culture that embraces digital transformation in PR and marketing, emphasizing efficiency and adaptability. The company values innovat...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Cision is hiring an Account Executive to drive growth in assigned accounts and achieve sales targets. You'll collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders, utilizing Salesforce for performance analytics. This role requires a strong background in sales and relationship management.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a proven track record in sales, with experience in developing and sustaining high-level relationships with clients. Your ability to understand clients' brands, competition, and challenges allows you to anticipate changing business priorities and optimize account growth. You thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with internal stakeholders to drive sales performance analytics and achieve targets.
You possess a working knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM software, which you leverage to build and manage your sales pipeline effectively. Your demonstrated ability to persuade and influence clients and stakeholders is complemented by your commitment to staying abreast of the latest sales methodologies and best practices in the industry. You are results-driven and have a strong understanding of how to attain sales targets.
What you'll do
As an Account Executive at Cision, you will take a lead role in supporting and driving growth in assigned accounts. You will develop and foster high-level relationships with clients, serving as a trusted consultant to their leaders and stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include proactive new business development and right-selling appropriate services and products to clients, ensuring that you meet and exceed projected sales targets.
You will collaborate with clients to understand their needs and challenges, using this insight to optimize account growth strategies. Your role will involve planning, executing, and reporting on sales performance analytics, allowing you to track your progress and adjust strategies as necessary. You will also stay informed about the latest trends and tools in sales, ensuring that you are equipped to provide the best possible service to your clients.
What we offer
At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. You will thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation. We value your voice and ideas, and we are committed to your growth and success. Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe diverse teams build better products.
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