As an Account Executive, you will drive revenue by establishing relationships with clients, implementing sales strategies, and ensuring successful client onboarding.
Introduction
KatRisk is a leading provider of catastrophe risk modeling solutions, dedicated to helping businesses and organizations understand, manage, and mitigate the risks associated with natural disasters. Our innovative technology and expertise enable clients to make informed decisions, optimize their risk management strategies, and safeguard their assets and operations against potential catastrophes. As a rapidly growing and profitable company with strong product-market alignment, we are seeking dynamic individuals to join our team.As an Account Executive at KatRisk, you will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth by establishing and nurturing key relationships with executives, stakeholders, and decision-makers in relevant industries. Your success in this role will require a consultative approach, persistence, patience, and flexibility to navigate the nuanced landscape of risk modeling. You will be instrumental in executing a repeatable sales process and effectively conveying the unique value proposition of KatRisk to prospects.
KatRisk is a leading provider of catastrophe risk modeling solutions, dedicated to helping businesses and organizations understand, manage, and mitigate the risks associated with natural disasters. Our innovative technology and expertise enable clients to make informed decisions, optimize their risk management strategies, and safeguard their assets and operations against potential catastrophes. As a rapidly growing and profitable company with strong product-market alignment, we are seeking dynamic individuals to join our team.As an Account Executive at KatRisk, you will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth by establishing and nurturing key relationships with executives, stakeholders, and decision-makers in relevant industries. Your success in this role will require a consultative approach, persistence, patience, and flexibility to navigate the nuanced landscape of risk modeling. You will be instrumental in executing a repeatable sales process and effectively conveying the unique value proposition of KatRisk to prospects.
Responsibilities:
- Gain comprehensive knowledge of the KatRisk product and implement a consistent sales approach to acquire new clients.
- Identify, prioritize, and employ effective techniques to generate leads and build a robust pipeline.
- Utilize CRM and sales tools to forecast and track sales activities, ensuring accurate reporting.
- Develop a deep understanding of clients' key business drivers and tailor solutions accordingly.
- Act as the primary liaison for all sales opportunities, guiding them through the entire sales cycle.
- Clearly articulate the value proposition of KatRisk in every interaction with potential clients.
- Deliver impactful presentations that highlight the added value of KatRisk's solutions to clients.
- Engage with various stakeholders within prospective clients, addressing any concerns or objections.
- Refine and present formal proposals based on client needs and feedback.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activities in CRM and provide regular updates to management.
- Assist in the smooth onboarding process for new clients and facilitate the transition to the Customer Success team.
- Deliver compelling presentations of KatRisk to stakeholders at all levels within prospect organizations.
- Build trust and foster long-term relationships with senior executives.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Possess 8+ years of experience in enterprise sales or business development.
- Preference for candidates with a background in insurance or financial services.
- Demonstrated ability to consistently exceed sales quotas and close high-value deals.
- Familiarity with catastrophe models, risk scoring, or similar processes relevant to risk modeling a plus.
- Ability to navigate a complex technical deal and execute a solutions based sales process
- Strong executive presence and capability to engage effectively with senior leaders.
- Willingness to travel as required to meet with prospective clients and attend industry events.
- Ability to align KatRisk's products with market needs and effectively communicate value propositions.
- Experience in cultivating relationships with executive-level decision-makers.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Comfortable operating in a startup environment with a proactive approach to territory management and opportunity development.
- Proficient in forecasting and reporting, with familiarity in process-driven sales methodologies.
Location: Remote, East Coast
Top Skills
CRM
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