Sr. Account Executive - Banking

Sr. Account Executive - Banking Job Locations ZA-Johannesburg Requisition ID 20059814 Job Category Sales/Pre-Sales Travel Requirements None Nice to meet you! We're the leader in analytics. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers. We're also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career coupled with flexibility and world-class employee experience, you'll find it here. About the job We're looking for a Sr Account Executive-Banking who will be responsible for sales of SAS software products, solutions and services in a high volume, multi-tasking environment to prospective and current accounts. You will: Sell software, solutions and services to current and prospective customers; works with other sales/pre-sales/domain/personnel to position and leverage sales opportunities to acquire, grow and retain customers within assigned territory. Fulfills wide range of requests for information from prospective customers. Qualifies level of opportunity and resources required. Prospects within a territory or account to uncover business needs. Implements aspects of territory and account management and development; identifies accounts with high "close" potential, qualifies, advances opportunity through milestone steps of sales cycle and forecast time frames to close business within Orion. Works closely with pre-sales resources and executives to facilitate timely response to highly qualified, high revenue potential opportunities. Prepares standard quotations and proposal information as needed; works with other departments to create and finalize contracts and set time schedules for delivery services. Follows up with customers to track satisfaction levels and to discover additional revenue opportunities. Develops a basic understanding of company pricing, licensing procedures and approvals matrix. Fully utilizes account planning process and tools (Account Plans and Opportunity Plans within BASE). Performs other duties, as assigned. What we're looking for Knowledge of advanced strategic sales techniques; knowledge of hardware and/or software acquisition cycles and buying influences. Advanced knowledge of insurance industry software and hardware terminology and concepts; knowledge of SAS solutions and services preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strategic selling skills, skills in analyzing and evaluating territory dynamics to develop and implement a sales plan. Ability to initiate and lead projects; ability to work effectively in a team environment; ability to relate technical and business concepts to SAS applications and user needs; ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to travel on a frequent basis. Excellent English speaking You're curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are ourand influence everything we do. Diverse and Inclusive At SAS, it's not about fitting into our culture - it's about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it's essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.