Account Executive , Account Development Inside Sales
Johannesburg - South Africa
Job Summary
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Team Overview
At TransUnion we create an environment where sales professionals are empowered to own their performance growth and earning potential. Our sales culture is designed for individuals who thrive on accountability targets and measurable resultssupported by industry-leading data AI enabled insights and enablement tools to help them succeed.We encourage our sales associates to take ownership of their pipeline skills development and career trajectory. With the support of experienced leaders mentors and cross functional partners you can sharpen your commercial acumen deepen your industry expertise and continuously elevate your selling effectiveness.
Regardless of title our sales professionals are trusted to act as commercial leaders every daychallenging the status quo bringing forward innovative ideas and delivering measurable value to clients. We invest in your growth so you can sell with confidence compete to win and accelerate both your career and TransUnions revenue growth. This is a remote position which may require occasional in-person attendance at work-related events at the discretion of management.
Role Overview And Core Responsibilities
This role acts as a key commercial partner and trusted advisor within the Client Success Team (Account Executive I) and is responsible for driving new business acquisition expanding revenue and accelerating pipeline growth through proactive solutionled selling.
The role partners and collaborates with stakeholders across Product Marketing Sales Enablement Finance Legal Operations and Client Implementation to deliver integrated gotomarket execution and superior client outcomes.
The Account Executive I will lead endtoend sales cycles penetrate new markets and accounts contribute to gotomarket initiatives and support the launch and adoption of TransUnions data analytics and risk solutions.
This role is primarily remote; however inperson attendance at an assigned TransUnion office location may be required from time to time to support business needs.
- Proactively prospect qualify and close new business opportunities to achieve assigned revenue and pipeline targets.
- Build and maintain a robust forwardlooking sales pipeline ensuring adequate coverage accurate staging and conversion discipline within Salesforce.
- Execute highvolume outbound prospecting including cold calling up to 20 leads per day within defined business verticals to generate qualified pipeline.
- Plan manage and sell into Tier 34 accounts within an assigned territory with a strong focus on new logo acquisition and account expansion.
- Conduct structured discovery conversations to identify client business issues (CBIs) and uncover whitespace opportunities aligned to client KPIs.
- Own the endtoend sales cycle including proposal development pricing justification negotiation deal closure and handover to postsale teams.
- Prospect continuously and devise creative datadriven approaches to build and expand a personal book of business beyond inbound demand.
- Leverage AIenabled sales tools and insights (e.g. Copilot) to prepare for client engagements sharpen messaging analyze industries and competitors and improve speed and quality of followup.
- Develop and maintain deep knowledge of TransUnions data analytics and risk solutions positioning them effectively against competitive alternatives.
- Monitor and stay current on industry market and competitor trends to anticipate client needs and proactively propose relevant solutions.
- Forecast revenue monthly with discipline proactively identifying risks and opportunities and adjusting sales activity accordingly.
Required Knowledge And Experiences
Qualifications and Education:
- 24 years of proven B2B sales experience consistently exceeding quota and revenue targets in a targetdriven outbound or hunteroriented environment.
- Bachelors degree required (Business Marketing Finance or related field preferred).
- Demonstrated understanding of data analytics and information services supporting financial services retail legal investigative insurance and collections sectors.
- Proven experience in new business acquisition prospecting pipeline creation and deal closure.
- Experience leading or supporting endtoend sales cycles including proposals pricing discussions negotiations and forecasting.
- Ability and expectation to develop subjectmatter expertise in TransUnions risk and analytics solutions to support credible consultative valuebased sales conversations.
- Strong understanding of consultative valuebased selling with the ability to link solutions to client KPIs and measurable ROI.
- Working knowledge of CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) with demonstrable pipeline hygiene and forecast accuracy.
designated groups in line with the companys Employment Equity plan and targets.
Should you have not heard from TransUnion within 3 weeks from applying please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Please note it is a requirement of the Global Capability Centre Africa that you reside in a home that is fibre ready; and has space for you to be able to work comfortably and confidentially on a day-to-day basis for the purpose of your proposed employment. You can be based anywhere in South Africa that has fibre but will not be able to work in a location outside of South Africa.
A Minimum of a 100/100 Meg Fibre line is required should you be successful you will need to upgrade your line or install fibre for day one.
Please note that being a credit bureau some positions require a clear credit record.
At TransUnion we encourage and are committed to creating a real positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good which empowers our people to grow innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the drivers seat of their professional development while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; thats why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence. Be a part of our Workforce for Good youll work with great people pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
At GCC Africa youll join a purposedriven organisation that invests deeply in its people through competitive rewards comprehensive benefits and meaningful career growth. We offer flexible permanent workfromhome arrangements strong wellbeing and support programmes for you and your family and access to global exposure continuous learning and accredited development opportunities. Our inclusive culture focus on recognition and commitment to worklife balance ensure you can grow your career while thriving personally
For positions based in South Africa preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the companys Employment Equity plan and targets.
Should you not hear from TransUnion within 3 weeks from applying please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Employment with TransUnion GCC Africa requires that you work from a fibreready home environment that supports confidential and comfortable daytoday work. You may be based anywhere in South Africa with fibre connectivity; however working outside of South Africa is not permitted. A minimum 100/100 Mbps fibre line is required and must be installed or upgraded by day one of employment. As a credit bureau certain roles also require a clear credit record.
TransUnion Overview:
At TransUnion our Workforce for Good is built on purpose impact and opportunity. We empower our people to grow innovate and make a meaningful difference for our communities and customers all while being supported to thrive both professionally and personally. With a strong focus on flexibility wellbeing and collaboration youll work with exceptional people across the globe pioneering products and cuttingedge technology that truly matters.
At TransUnion GCC Africa youll join a purposedriven organisation that invests in its people through competitive rewards comprehensive benefits and meaningful career development. We offer permanent workfromhome flexibility wellbeing support for you and your family and access to global exposure and accredited learning so you can grow your career while maintaining balance.
TransUnion Job Title
AE I Account Dev - Inside Sales
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About Company
Company Overview TransUnion is a leading global risk and information solutions provider. Our mission is to help people worldwide access opportunities that lead to a higher quality of life. We accomplish this by delivering solutions that help organizations optimize their risk-based dec ... View more