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Full-Time

Account Executive

Agency

Posted on 6/23/2024

Cision

Cision

1,001-5,000 employees

Media distribution and public relations software

Consulting
Enterprise Software

Mid

Cleveland, OH, USA

Requires onsite presence in Cleveland, Ohio, USA for hybrid work setup.

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Salesforce
Requirements
  • Minimum 1-3 years of tech sales or PR agency experience
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Innate hunger, self-motivation, and work ethic
  • Stellar communication skills
  • Experience in a SaaS recurring revenue model with Salesforce CRM experience
  • Knowledge and familiarity with the PR industry
  • Experience selling to midsize and larger complex companies
Responsibilities
  • Develop consultative and strategic business relationships with designated accounts
  • Uncover and match account needs for Cision products and services
  • Own an end-to-end inside sales cycle from prospecting to close
  • Call into owned accounts to schedule and execute strategy meetings
  • Manage personal pipeline and articulate progress to key sales goals

Cision provides media distribution and public relations software to a variety of clients, including businesses, PR agencies, and media professionals. Its platform allows users to share their stories widely, target specific audiences, and engage effectively with them. Cision is recognized by journalists, influencers, and media outlets around the world, making it a preferred choice for communication needs. The company operates on a subscription-based revenue model, offering different packages to suit various client requirements. Additionally, Cision conducts research, such as the annual State of the Media Report, to deliver valuable insights to its users. It operates in the fields of public relations, media monitoring, and communication analytics, serving both large enterprises and small businesses.

Company Stage

Pre-seed

Total Funding

$1.9B

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1866

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cision's continuous innovation, such as the new analytics dashboards, positions it as a forward-thinking leader in the PR software industry.
  • The acquisition of Factmata could significantly enhance Cision's ability to provide comprehensive media monitoring and analysis, potentially attracting a broader client base.

What critics are saying

  • The integration of Factmata's technology and team could present challenges, potentially leading to operational disruptions.
  • The competitive landscape of PR software is intense, with numerous players vying for market share, which could impact Cision's growth and profitability.

What makes Cision unique

  • Cision's acquisition of Factmata, a startup specializing in monitoring online narratives, enhances its capabilities in identifying and combating fake news, setting it apart from traditional PR software providers.
  • The introduction of new analytics dashboards and interactive reports allows Cision to offer more intuitive and adaptable ways for communicators to demonstrate the business impact of earned media, a feature not commonly found in competing platforms.

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