Mintel · 3 months ago
Account Executive - Inside Sales
Chicago
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$40K/yr - $45K/yr
1+ years expMintel is a company focused on providing valuable insights through their reports, and they are seeking an Account Executive for their Inside Sales team in Chicago. The role involves managing the full sales cycle, conducting product demos, and maintaining sales records while building relationships with clients across various industries.
Market Research
Responsibilities
Taking ownership of the full sales cycle from prospecting through close, selling our core product-Mintel’s syndicated reports
Utilizing LinkedIn Sales Navigator to identify and prospect key decision makers within marketing and research divisions to understand their specific consumer insights needs
Conducting product demos for prospective clients and demonstrating the value of Mintel Reports
Maintaining accurate records of all sales development activity in Salesforce
Meeting activity metrics and sales goals on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
Attending bi-weekly company-wide sales up-skilling sessions
Creatively thinking of new prospecting and communication strategies and tactics
Staying current on industry trends and maintaining knowledge of competitors’ product offerings
Qualification
Required
1 year of professional sales or client experience or a strong sales internship
Eligible working rights in the United States
Metrics-driven sales individual with a proven track record of success
Excellent closing and prospecting skills
Comfortable making cold and warm introductions over the phone and email
Ability to easily adapt to different personalities and levels within an organization
Commitment to personal growth and development
Naturally curious and great at navigating client conversations
Ability to ask second and third level questions to get at the heart of clients' challenges and goals
Humble yet confident, willing to admit when help is needed
Self-directed and takes initiative to solve problems and uncover opportunities
Polished verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Employer paid life and disability insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Flexible working hours
ClassPass subsidy
Mental health benefit through Modern Health
Paid volunteer time off
Paid birthday leave
Paid parental leave
Company
Mintel
Mintel is the world’s leading market intelligence agency, with offices in London, Chicago, Shanghai, Belfast, Kuala Lumpur,
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jon Butcher
CEO Of Mintel Americas
Matthew Nelson
Global CEO
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