Account Executive Fintech - Markham, Canada - Giesecke+Devrient Mobile Security Canada Inc.

Giesecke+Devrient Mobile Security Canada Inc.

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

In a fast changing world, it takes pioneering spirit to create trustworthy technology. We enable secure connectivity and payment solutions for billions of people around the globe. At Giesecke+Devrient, you will play a key role in realizing the digital transformation.

Job Summary:

As an Account Executive you shall be accountable for the enterprise ownership of all sales and client support resources for an assigned client and prospect portfolio.

The Account Executive will have defined sales and business/relationship objectives.

The identifying of new opportunities or enhancements is paramount, while ensuring that client satisfaction and service level compliance meets all client and company expectations.

You will establish credibility and placement for G+D expertise in products and services and leverage it to profitably grow the account.

Primary internal interfaces:

Client Services, Business Development, Product Management, Project Management
Operations, International Sales, Order and Tender Management

Primary Responsibilities:

Sales:

Be G+D's lead liaise with our client and matrixmanage key internal players to generate profitability
Meet and exceed client expectations by anticipating client requirements, seeking information regarding industry trends and 'best in class' practices
Generate and test new ideas with clients
Define and ensure the fulfillment of operational sales targets
Monitor the shortterm sales and demand creation activities through meetings internally and with the client, promptly initiate and drive execution of corrective actions where needed
Build up and maintain a high level of client intimacy by opening up access to senior level decision makers for both local and HQ management teams
Establish and groom a balanced relationship matrix, covering a multitude of hierarchy levels and functional client interfaces and developing strong coaches within the client's organization
Ensure regular client meetings at all levels, defining actions and personally following up
Actively drive a topmanagement sponsorship program
Promptly communicate clientrelated issues/problems to the right interfaces inside the G+D organization, escalating effectively when necessary
Provide pricing and quotations as required by the client(s)
Develop and prepare client presentations, Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Requests For Information (RFI)
Maintain a wellloaded Sales Funnel and report funnel status on a regular basis
Be the primary contact and consultatively advise our clients where challenges can create opportunities with solutions G+D can provide

Coordination:

Actively cooperate with and coordinate interface functions to ensure smooth implementation of new product/client launches or major changes, driving successful completion within deadline
Champion accountspecific initiatives with an entrepreneurial view in the best interest of the client

Account Analysis:

Use sources inside the client's organization as well as published information to understand client's TAM, corporate targets and strategy, strengths and Red Flags
Understand and explain client's business models and key economic drivers and know about buying influences as well as buying processes for each Single Sales Opportunity
Gather comprehensive information about G+D competitors through client contacts, trade shows, conferences and develop a thorough understanding of competitor's USPs
Take responsibility for detailed revenue forecasting and budgeting in a timely and accurate manner
Identify product and services gap (offering vs. client req.) and deliver concise input for new product requests
Ensure accurate and comprehensive internal and external reporting

Account Strategy:

Define a consistent strategic account plan, including longterm requirements to achieve sales targets and ensure support from related functions
Set realistic qualitative and quantitative longterm targets and identify upside potential
Combine G+D's product and service portfolio, seizing crossselling opportunities, to offer an optimum solution for the key account, complemented by a fitting price strategy
Identify and actively promote G+Ds USPs
Recognize and communicate opportunities for global expansion and alliances
Support development of leadingedge products and services based on experience with the key account
Head the negotiation of client contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), renegotiate contract renewals and extensions as required
Identify projects with high sales growth potential and contribute to business case
Actively participate in trainings and workshops (both internally and with the client) to identify new business opportunities
Contribute to the definition of G+Ds overall sales goals and strategy and monitor achievements for assigned account, derived from the regional and global sales targets.
Increase client engagement by establishing cust