VP, Sales, FI

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VP of Sales driving global sales efforts for Risilience’s Climate and Nature Analytics Platform. Focus on software and data sales to large Financial Institutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Meet established sales targets, while developing and enhancing strong relationships with clients, prospects, partners, industry leaders, and other external stakeholders
  • Manage the full sales lifecycle from lead generation through qualification, presentation, proposal, negotiation, and contracting
  • Build and execute on robust accounts plans for target organisations including the ongoing relationship management of existing customers
  • Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential clients through a consultative, solutions-based approach to selling
  • Lead the development and submission of all proposals (RFIs, RFPs) in the region
  • Proactively monitor and strive to maintain high levels of quality, accuracy, and process consistency in the sales organisation’s overall planning & operations related efforts
  • Work closely with Risilience’s Marketing department to coordinate lead generation activities and pipeline development
  • Develop strong relationships with Product, Environmental Analytics, and other colleagues across the organisation to leverage their expertise throughout the sales cycle
  • Represent the company at industry and company-sponsored events
  • Position requires travel (domestic and international)

Requirements:

  • Extensive sales experience within technology-based businesses; preferably SaaS and enterprise sales to large Financial Institutions
  • Experience developing relationships with senior stakeholders
  • Ambition and hunger to build and scale an organisation within a burgeoning market with exciting ceiling potential
  • Track record in closing complex, high value sales cycles
  • Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree is required, preferably in Sustainability, Finance, Economics, or other similar area
  • Solid strategic planning skills combined with exceptional execution capabilities
  • Ability to influence key decision makers during the full life cycle of the sale; ability to sell using a needs/solutions-based approach
  • Excellent people and stakeholder management skills, including proven ability to navigate a global and matrixed organisation
  • Strong presentation and negotiation skills as well as outstanding client relationship management experience
  • Mastery of Salesforce (or equivalent) for account planning, reporting, forecasting, territory management and tracking and achievement of sales targets
  • Outstanding problem-solving skills, with strong ability to drive towards action and impact.
  • Collaborative mindset with leadership capabilities and the ability to influence
  • High-energy and self-driven with curiosity, flexibility, and a creative approach to situations
  • Ability to multi-task and meet short deadlines
  • Ability to work both independently and within a global team environment

Benefits:

  • competitive cash compensation, including commission
  • retirement and health benefits
  • remote and flexible working
  • commitment to staff diversity