Solution Sales Manager - m/f/d (R-16711)

2 Weeks ago • 3-5 Years

About the job

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This is a Solution Sales Manager role at Dun & Bradstreet, requiring 3-5 years of experience in complex sales. You'll be responsible for identifying new opportunities, providing customized solutions, and driving revenue growth. A strong background in sales and understanding complex customer needs is essential.

Why We Work at Dun & Bradstreet

Dun & Bradstreet combines global data and local expertise to help clients make smarter decisions. With 6,000+ people in 31 countries, we are a team of diverse thinkers and problem solvers who all share a common curiosity: to find new ways to turn data into value. If you share this curiosity and want to be part of a future-ready company, come join us! Learn more at dnb.com/careers.

Why Dun & Bradstreet?

Dun & Bradstreet is the world's leading provider of data & analytics in the B2B sector. Dun & Bradstreet's headquarters are in Jacksonville, USA. The company employs 6,000+ people worldwide, including around 260 in Germany at the Frankfurt location.

With a differentiated product portfolio based on extensive national and international databases and associated information, analysis and consulting services, we support our customers in risk and credit management in compliance audits as well as in marketing and sales management.

We are looking for a dedicated Solution Sales Manager to join our team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to identify new business opportunities, provide customized solutions to our clients, and contribute to our growth targets. If you have a strong background in sales and excel at understanding and addressing complex customer needs, we would love to connect with you!

Your key responsibilities:

Identify and evaluate new opportunities to complete customer projects across all industries, focusing on increasing sales via new customer acquisition and cross-selling within the customer base.
Drive revenue and sales growth in line with agreed targets, managing progress through accurate and regular reporting and forecasting.
Ensure the optimal presence of D&B products and services within complex customer structures, maintaining a robust opportunity funnel.
Prepare customer requirements analysis and design and execute business reviews.
Advocate internally for customers to maximize their added value and contribute to product and solution improvements.
Manage the customer journey by recommending suitable D&B products and solutions, acting as the first point of contact for strategic questions regarding products and services.
Develop industry/company-specific success strategies and action plans in collaboration with relationship management teams (joint Account Planning).

Your experience:

University degree or equivalent with a technical affinity and a numbers-driven background.
Proven track record of successful sales in complex buying units with several years of experience demonstrating consistent individual overachievement and revenue management.
Strong leadership in sales conversations, motivational skills, and a confident, presentable demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills.
Practical experience in implementing modern sales methodologies (e.g., Challenger Sales, MEDDIC).
Strong interpersonal skills with "C" and "C-1" level communication experience. Well-developed ability to identify opportunities and achieve success in cross-selling and new customer sales.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic and results-oriented environment.
Sound understanding of customer processes (Risk Management, Compliance, Supply) and relevant customer offerings within the respective area of expertise, as well as deep knowledge of relevant industries and markets.
Experience in designing and delivering workshops, live demos, and training sessions.
In-depth knowledge of relevant tools and processes (including databases and systems) in information services with business information and risk data.
Proficient in industry-specific, user-related MS Office and IT skills, with business-fluent English and German language skills.

If you are excited about this role and our company, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement. You may be the right fit for this or other roles within our organization. We are eager to learn more about your unique background and what you can bring to our team!

All Dun & Bradstreet job postings can be found at https://www.dnb.com/about-us/careers-and-people/joblistings.html and https://jobs.lever.co/dnb. Official communication from Dun & Bradstreet will come from an email address ending in @dnb.com.

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