Top reasons to work for our client:
A fast-growing SaaS company transforming enterprise print infrastructure is seeking a high-performing Strategic Account Executive to drive new business within the Financial Services and Insurance (FSI)vertical. This is a pure hunter role for candidates with 10+ years of enterprise-level SaaS sales experience, including recent success in the FSI space selling high-value, ROI-driven solutions into Fortune 500 financial institutions.
The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to manage 6–18 month sales cycles, demonstrate tenure of at least 2+ years in recent roles, and bring an active network of decision-makers in the FSI sector. We’re looking for someone who can leverage existing relationships to hit the ground running.
What you will be doing:
Own and execute strategic account plans targeting large enterprise accounts (5,000+ employees) in the FSI sector
Lead all aspects of the sales process, from prospecting and discovery to deal orchestration and close
Multithread across key stakeholders in IT, finance, procurement, and operations to uncover and solve business problems
Sell high-value SaaS solutions ($100K–$1M ARR deals) using Gap Selling methodology and value-based storytelling
Manage complex, long sales cycles (6–18 months) with accuracy in forecasting and pipeline health
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, product, customer success, finance) and strategic partners to drive deals forward
Travel up to 25–40% depending on account engagement and deal stage
Experience you will need:
10+ years of enterprise SaaS sales experience, consistently exceeding quota
Recent and relevant success in the Financial Services and Insurance (FSI) vertical, preferably with top financial institutions
Existing, active relationships and contacts in the FSI sector — not just past experience
Demonstrated tenure (2+ years) in recent roles within complex enterprise sales environments
Track record of multithreading and navigating decentralized organizations
Proven success in long-cycle enterprise deals and building strong ROI/business cases
Experience with Gap Selling or similar value-based selling methodologies
Strong executive presence, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Background in cybersecurity, infrastructure, or IT operations is a plus