Brandwatch

SaaS

EnterpriseAccountExecutive/BusinessDevelopmentManager

₹25–45L ~AI est. India
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Enterprise Account Executive / Business Development Manager at Brandwatch. Skills: Enterprise revenue generation, Account growth, Pipeline management, Client relationship management. Drive new enterprise business growth. Build and manage pipeline”

Industry & Context.

SaaS
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; Decision-making skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

6+ years of experience, Quota-carrying sales role, Enterprise SaaS sales, Enterprise sales and business development, SaaS experience

Nice to Have

Experience selling search intelligence, Experience selling consumer intelligence, Experience selling marcom, Experience selling insights-focused, Experience selling into enterprise accounts, Familiarity with Sandler, Familiarity with BANT, Familiarity with MEDDPICC, Experience working with partner ecosystems

What You'll Do.

Drive new enterprise business growth

Build and manage pipeline

Generate pipeline through prospecting

Generate pipeline through self-generated opportunities

Generate pipeline through partner collaboration

Generate pipeline through internal support

Manage initial outreach

Manage commercial negotiation

Lead land-and-expand motions

Identify upsell opportunities

Identify cross-sell opportunities

Build long-term relationships

Engage with senior stakeholders

Maintain constant engagement

Partner with Customer Success

Drive value realisation

Identify commercial risk

Support successful renewals

Act as primary point of contact

Manage commercial matters

Manage contractual matters

Develop market knowledge

Stay informed on trends

Possess product knowledge

Lead product demonstrations

Maintain accurate forecasting

Maintain pipeline hygiene

Maintain account activity

Use reporting systems

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner collaboration; Internal support; Partner with Customer Success; Partner with internal stakeholders; Partner with internal Brandwatch stakeholders; Partner with Cision stakeholders

Communication Scope

Presentation skills; Product demonstrations

Full Job Description

At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you'll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate. Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. Whether you're solving complex problems or driving bold innovations, your growth is our success, and together, we’ll create the conversations of tomorrow. Empower your impact at Cision. Be seen, be understood, be you. Job summary: We are looking for a talented Enterprise Account Executive / Business Development Manager to join our fast-growing Brandwatch Sales organisation. You will be responsible for driving new enterprise revenue in India with a strong focus on Trajaan, while also growing strategic accounts across the broader Brandwatch portfolio. This is a hybrid AE/AM role suited to a highly commercial, enterprise seller who can both self-generate pipeline and expand existing customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in enterprise SaaS sales with a skill-set including, but not limited to, prospecting, pipeline generation, complex deal management, executive stakeholder engagement, renewal negotiation, upselling and especially cross-selling. A key part of this role will be leading with Trajaan as a strategic growth priority, while identifying opportunities to expand into other Brandwatch solutions where relevant. You will drive growth by engaging some of India’s largest organisations, challenging the way customers think about search intelligence, consumer intelligence and digital strategy, and positioning how Trajaan and Brandwatch can support those evolving priorities. You would be a great fit if you are comfortable building from the ground up, owning the full commercial cycl

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