Forrester
Financial Services
EnterpriseAccountExecutive
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Enterprise Account Executive at Forrester. Skills: Enterprise account management, Client relationship building, Revenue generation. Prospect new business. Close new business prospects”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve quota goals
Industry & Context.
Anticipates challenges; Adapts to setbacks; Overcome obstacles; Critical thinking; Data-driven decisions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Relevant/consultative sales experience, Experience selling business services to C-level, New business development experience, Achieving quota goals experience, Managing personal sales strategies experience, Ability to make cold calls, Ability to book meetings, Effective presentation skills, Effective organization skills, Effective time management skills, Excellent verbal communication skills, Excellent written communication skills
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree preferred, Experience selling into financial services industry
What You'll Do.
Prospect new business
Close new business prospects
Sell to senior management
Maintain weekly/daily metrics
Produce accurate forecasts
Produce timely forecasts
Develop product understanding
Understand business issues
Understand technology issues
Work with research teams
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with vertical teams; Work with horizontal teams
Communication Scope
Adapts communication style; Executive communication
Full Job Description
At Forrester, we’re trusted to work on trailblazing, mission critical problems that business and technology leaders face today. That’s why we’re always looking to empower talented individuals to perform at their best every single day. We’re proud of our community of smart people and vibrant voices who come together to do what’s right by our clients and each other. Our success is driven by curiosity, courage and customer obsession. The confidence and drive to be bold at work. Join us and build an extraordinary future. **About This Role:** We’re seeking a highly motivated sales professional with a passion for building relationships and delivering value to clients. Using your curiosity and entrepreneurial mindset, you’ll help expand our existing account base of large enterprise organisations engaging with senior leaders and executives. With a transparent and repeatable consultative sales process, you’ll achieve impactful outcomes through creative prospecting — leveraging tools like social media, industry events, and personal connections. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to drive your professional and financial growth. In this role, you’ll work closely with top executives and their teams, gaining a deep understanding of their challenges and demonstrating how Forrester can support their mission. To succeed, you’ll rely on your ability to build trust, foster relationships, and communicate effectively. **Job Description:** * Prospect and close appropriate new business prospects from a list based on a specific geography or vertical industry. * Sell primarily to senior management (director, C-level) at prospect accounts. * Maintain the minimum weekly/daily metrics, and ensure quota is met. * Produce accurate and timely forecasts. * Develop a complete understanding of all our product offerings. * Understand the changing business and technology issues that our potential clients face. * Work with vertical and horizontal research teams to better understand the Forrest
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