Sales Executive Banking

At Finastra, we are a dynamic global provider of open finance software solutions, dedicated to expanding access to financial services. Our innovative applications span Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal Banking. Proudly serving over 8,000 customers, including 45 of the world's top 50 banks, we aim to boost financial inclusion for all. Join us and be part of a vibrant company that embraces diverse perspectives, and is committed to doing well by doing good.

What will you contribute?

The Sales Executive will generate revenue by selling Finastra software solutions and services to new and existing customers within assigned territory. The Sales Executive will use a consultative approach when positioning Finastra’s solutions towards existing customers and new prospects.

Responsibilities Deliverables:

Create and manage a strategic territory plan that includes sales activities for reaching quota fulfillment.
Manage territory to maximize sales resources and revenue opportunities and to minimize travel and selling-related expenses.
Analyze financial position and challenges of prospects to determine sales approach.
Understand market drivers and collaborate with both the client and internal stakeholders to overcome potential impediments.
Use a consultative sales approach to develop account plans and identify specific needs for each prospect.
Close business to meet forecast commitments and sales quotas.
Maintain appropriate sales development activity to ensure healthy pipeline management.
Ensure and maintain sales forecasting data in sales reporting system to allow for opportunity management and reporting.
Develop and maintain relationships with industry/professional individuals and organizations.
Participate in user group meetings and trade shows as approved.
Stay abreast of current industry trends, competitors, and current/new company products and services.
Other duties as assigned
Experience:

10+ years successful sales experience representing enterprise software, SaaS or FinTech solutions.
Experience selling to C Level executives.
Relationship and consultative selling experience.
Required Skills and Experience:

Ability to acquire in-depth knowledge of a client’s business, identifying challenges and opportunities as well as how to position solutions to address those needs
Demonstrates deep product and industry knowledge including market trends and competitive intelligence
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with stakeholders
Superior presentation skills.
Ability to present compellingly and negotiate complex deals.
Proven ability to articulate value proposition and ROI.
Proven ability to manage sales with multiple decision makers.
Proven ability to manage internal resources to complete the sale.
Proven record of building and managing a sales pipeline and achieving/exceeding quota.
Proven record of matching customers’ needs with solutions.
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