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Hearst

Global media and information services conglomerate

Regional Sales Manager

Account ExecutivePosted on Nov 12
Full-timeRemote in USA$106k - $135k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required; a Master's degree is a plus.
  • Prior experience reviewing complex accounting work, financial schedules, and close processes.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial close, balance-sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
  • Hands-on experience with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606 and accounting for capitalized software development costs.
  • Experience performing or reviewing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and supporting internal or external audits.
  • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP), billing, reconciliation, close-management, revenue, and reporting systems.
  • Strong judgment, organization, communication, and ability to manage competing deadlines in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Achieve annual budget objectives for the assigned sales territory.
  • Build a comprehensive business plan to optimize short- and long-term territory performance.
  • Lead the execution of the standard consultative sales process, from qualification to contract negotiation, for all opportunities within the assigned territory.
  • Build an opportunity funnel through organic outreach, including cold calling, and coordinated efforts with Account and Project Management teams and a third-party lead generation firm.
  • Prepare for and participate meaningfully in structured operating mechanisms.
  • Maintain current, detailed, and accurate data in Salesforce.com CRM and provide an accurate real-time sales forecast.
  • Complete special projects as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Software, SaaS, healthcare technology, subscription, multi-entity, or public accounting experience.
  • Experience in a centralized, shared-service, or similarly matrixed accounting environment.
  • Experience with Avalara administration, tax-engine integrations, taxability, and reconciliations.
  • Experience with customer aging, collections, cash application, and credit-loss or bad-debt analysis.
  • Billing, ERP, or revenue-system migration experience.
  • Consultative partnering with a deep understanding of the industry and client needs.
  • Influential communication, active listening, and tailoring messages for different audiences.
  • Relationship building that facilitates trust and the development of an influential network.
  • Analytical problem-solving and independent judgment in sales and negotiations, with an emphasis on advancing and closing sales.
  • Adaptability and ability to operate in a dynamic, often ambiguous environment.
  • Proactive approach and willingness to continuously learn.
  • Accountability, assertiveness, and focus on results.

About the Company

Hearst

Global media and information services conglomerate

Hearst is a global, diversified media, information, and services group with magazines, newspapers, TV and radio stations, and business information brands. It earns revenue from advertising, subscriptions, and the sale of information services across its media brands, including Fitch Ratings. Its products span consumer magazines (Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Men's Health), TV and radio broadcasting, and data services for automotive, medical, and financial industries. Its goal is to be a leading worldwide provider of trusted media content and data-driven information services for individuals and large businesses.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1887

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