B2B Sales Executive – Financial Services

Join The Economist Pro, the B2B arm of The Economist, as a Sales Executive focused on the USA market. You will be responsible for the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing complex agreements with government agencies, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The role requires a proven track record in enterprise sales, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex consultative sales processes. The expected base salary is up to $120,000, with total compensation expected to be $167,500.

• Own the full 360-degree sales cycle, from high-level prospecting and interest generation to successfully closing complex, enterprise-wide agreements within the public sector.
• Proactively hunt and close net new logos within the assigned sales territory, demonstrating strong sales and market acumen.
• Identify, build, and manage a robust pipeline of both self-sourced opportunities and inbound marketing leads, preparing detailed sales forecasts.