Full-Time

Senior Account Executive

Agency

Posted on 11/15/2024

Cision

Cision

1,001-5,000 employees

Media distribution and public relations software

Consulting
Enterprise Software

Senior

Albuquerque, NM, USA

Hybrid position.

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Salesforce
Requirements
  • Minimum 3-6 years of tech sales or PR agency experience, preferred
  • Exceptional attention to detail required
  • Innate hunger, self-motivation and work ethic while exuding positivity and desire to uplift and share knowledge with those around you
  • Stellar communication skills both over the phone and in writing with past examples of sales excellence and crushing quotas
  • Experience in a SaaS recurring revenue model with Salesforce CRM experience, preferred
  • Knowledge and familiarity with the PR industry, strongly preferred
  • Experience selling to midsize and larger complex companies, preferred
Responsibilities
  • Be held accountable for developing consultative and strategic business relationships with a set of designated accounts primarily within the agency vertical
  • Uncover and matching account needs for Cision products and services, thereby increasing value to the client while also contributing to revenue and market share objectives by phone and email
  • Own an end-to-end inside sales cycle from prospecting within owned accounts to close and representing company culture and values in all client conversations
  • Confidently call into owned accounts to schedule and execute strategy meetings to identify retention and expansion opportunities and build relationships with key decision makers and influencers
  • Manage personal pipeline daily and effectively articulating progress to key sales goals to hit and exceed monthly sales quotas

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

IPO

Total Funding

$15.9M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1866

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for media monitoring tools boosts Cision's market potential.
  • AI integration in PR software enhances Cision's targeting and personalization capabilities.
  • Subscription-based revenue model aligns with market trends, offering growth opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Integration challenges with Factmata may disrupt Cision's operations.
  • Increasing competition in PR software market pressures Cision to innovate rapidly.

What makes Cision unique

  • Cision's acquisition of Factmata enhances its media monitoring capabilities against misinformation.
  • Cision's new analytics dashboards offer advanced tools for measuring earned media impact.
  • Cision's global presence in 15 countries strengthens its market reach and client base.

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