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Company Overview:

I am currently working with a leading fintech company specializing in providing innovative financial software solutions to the Financial Services industry, streamlining outdated processes. The cutting-edge technology empowers firms to optimize their operations, enhance trading capabilities, and improve overall efficiency. As they continue to grow their market presence, they are seeking an experienced Sales Executive with a proven track record of selling software solutions to the sell side.

Position Summary:

As a Senior Sales Executive, your primary focus will be on driving sales and business development within the sell-side market segment. Leveraging your expertise in selling software solutions, you will identify new opportunities, cultivate relationships with key decision-makers, and drive revenue growth. You will collaborate closely with internal teams to understand client needs, tailor the offerings to meet specific requirements, and position the organization as a trusted technology partner.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute effective sales strategies to achieve revenue targets
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities by prospecting and cold-calling potential clients.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Understand client needs and pain points
• Collaborate with product development teams to provide feedback and insights from the market
• Prepare and deliver persuasive sales presentations and demonstrations to showcase the value proposition of the software solutions.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to close sales deals, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes for the company and clients.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date sales records, activity reports, and forecasts
• Provide ongoing support to clients, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies relevant to the sell-side market.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software sales, specifically selling to the sell-side market.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth
• Strong business development skills, with the ability to identify and convert leads into successful sales opportunities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex software concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• In-depth knowledge of the sell-side industry, including familiarity with trading workflows, risk management, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with sell-side firms at all levels of an organization.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills, with a results-oriented mindset.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.