We are a leading global provider of financial services technology, data and analytics, supporting all participants in the capital-raising process, including banks, public and private companies, institutional and individual investors, as well as research, asset management and wealth management firms. Our unique, cross-asset class solutions equip our clients with the information and tools they need for more effective decision-making and a more efficient workflow.
What's in it for you?
IHS Markit Corporate Sales team is seeking an Account Executive who will be responsible for working with senior executives (including C-Suite) at Fortune 100, Fortune 500 and Russell 3000 companies across the United States to make sure they understand how we can best support their business through our full complement of products and services offerings. This is a work from home opportunity.
The right candidate is a natural leader, adept at building strong relationships and gaining credibility as a trusted advisor. You are thoughtful and engage in getting to know and understand your client's business, strategic goals and how IHS Markit can help maximize their Investor Relations activities.
Responsibilities:

• Complete ownership of the Corporate Services business across a specified geographic territory
• Manage, retain and upsell key accounts
• Act as the point of contact for clients
• Drive client engagement
• Monitor for the early identification of "at risk" clients
• Organize regular client meetings to discuss client needs and challenges
• Resolve problems and handle complaints in a timely manner
• Increase solutions per client
• Decrease cancel rate
• Improve price increase effectiveness
• Improve overall renewal process and reduce billing errors
• Increase market feedback on new product opportunity inside and outside IR
• Develop a more effective team-based approach with product owners on new business initiatives
• Stay up-to-date with new features and product launches
• Suggest innovative ideas to increase sales and improve customer experience

Requirements:

• BA or BS Degree in related field, Corporate Investor Relations experience a plus
• Minimum of 8+ years of Sales, Account Executive experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of an organization, including C-suite
• Knowledge of Salesforce CRM software to track sales opportunities and customer activity a must
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Customer service minded
• Ability to grasp client's needs and increase customer engagement
• Understanding of sales performance metrics
• Strong analytical and time-management skills
• Flexibility to travel to clients when needed (approximately 50% travel)
• Superior analytical reasoning, and effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a high energy, fast-paced environment
• Facility with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; experience with FactSet a plus

Inclusion and diversity are critical to the success of IHS Markit, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category. For more information on the many ways in which we enthusiastically support inclusion and diversity efforts for both candidates and employees, please access our Inclusion & Diversity Statement here.
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