Strategic Account Manager- Finance

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Job description

The Strategic Account Manager is a B2B inside sales position with new business acquisition and account management responsibilities.Strategic Account Managers primarily use multi-media channels (e.g., digital presentations, OB & IB calls, email, and chat) to acquire new business and grow client relationships. All accounts are provided to them, generally as warm leads. Sales efforts are consultative; helping suppliers to identify the best working capital solution possible is paramount.Professional Experience and Qualities:A minimum of 7 years of experience in the financial services sectorStrong sales skills, with the focus and drive to overcome obstacles and relentlessly drive a complex, consultative sales process.Demonstrable relationships with senior financial executives at large companies that trust your ability to present them with products that add immediate value to their organizations.The executive presence, confidence and presentation skills to articulate a value proposition to a broad range of organizational and functional levels.A track record of successfully selling alternate working capital and cash management solutions related to Accounts Receivable e.g. Dynamic Discounting, Factoring, Supply Chain Finance, AR Securitization is a plus.Aptitude for qualitative and quantitative data analysis and acumen for financial management concepts.Extensive knowledge and understanding of financial operating metrics, short-term cash management investment vehicles and working capital best practices.Ability to learn and absorb new products quickly and rapidly adapt to changing business and customer demands.Responsibilities:Identify new market participant opportunities.Cultivate and drive the sales cycle from prospect to participating supplier to generate significant new revenues.Develop strong relationship with finance executives at target companies.Influence client decisions and advocate for client needs to negotiate win-win solutions.Work closely with various functional teams including Account Management, Market Operations, Project Management and Product Management to ensure seamless implementation and ongoing account growth.Benefits:Great base salary with uncapped commission25 days holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)Private dental and medical planCarrot family-forming benefit packageEmployee Assistance ProgramHybrid working - mix of office and home based workingComfortable and modern office in the centre of BristolPARKING so that you can get to work easilyFree snacks and drinks in the officeFree gym on-siteIn normal circumstances there will be occasions where Strategic Account Managers will visit suppliers in-person or attend conferences where customers frequent.C2FO is working to deliver a future where every company in the world has the capital it needs to grow. Our technology provides an easy, low-cost way for businesses of all sizes to increase cash flow by receiving early invoice payments. Since 2008, C2FO's online marketplace and innovative financial products have accelerated payments by more than one billion days for companies in over 180 countries.Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. Pollen, Inc. (C2FO) believes that unique backgrounds and individual voices strengthen our team, leading to the best ideas and discoveries for our innovative and growing company. At C2FO, we seek, encourage, and nurture diverse perspectives, and we welcome those of all backgrounds to help us change the way global businesses of all sizes gain access to working capital.As an organization, we not only value diversity and equality, we cultivate teams that feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and our global, multicultural clients. We recognize the power of inclusion, emphasizing that each team member was chosen for their unique ability to contribute to the overall success of our mission.