Account Executive at YouGov

Offer summary

Qualifications:

A keen interest in business and sales or account management., Proactive attitude with good problem-solving skills., Confident communicator with excellent numerical skills., Experience using a CRM and proficiency in MS Office applications..

Key responsabilities:

Handle incoming inquiries and maintain day-to-day client relationships.

Set up and support client meetings for the sales team.

Promote YouGov products to existing and new clients.

Support sales administration and maintain accurate records of sales activity.

Job description

Here’s a summary of the role:

As an Account Executive at YouGov, you will be part of the YouGov commercial team who are responsible for achieving the sales targets for the YouGov Public department. Reporting into a Director, you’ll be part of a team focused on specific sales processes and tasks that aid achievement of the team’s core objective. This is an entry level position.

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll do (not all of it, just the important stuff):

Handle incoming enquires and maintain day-to-day client relationships with a focus on fast turnaround research solutions.
Set up and arrange & support client meetings for the YouGov sales team
Promote YouGov products to existing and new clients
Support delivery and follow up on marketing campaigns by prospecting to potential clients
Support the team with sales administration in creating and processing sales information.
Use YouGov’s CRM systems to maintain accurate records of the team’s sales activity.
Liaise with the finance teams and our clients to ensure PO’s are provided in a timely matter and invoicing runs smoothly
You’ll support the team’s account planning process, helping to update documents and strategic plans that are essential for the team to operate successfully.

What’s in it for me?

You will be at the forefront of data-driven innovation by joining a global leader in connected-data solutions.
You will have the opportunity to work with some of the US’s largest brands to help them with their insight needs.
You will also have the opportunity to grow within YouGov’s commercial team and work on bringing in exciting and dynamic projects, collaborating with YouGov colleagues from different teams and disciplines.

These are the essentials you’ll need to get an interview:

A keen interest in business and sales/Account Management
A proactive attitude with good problem-solving skills
A confident communicator with excellent numerical skills
A team player, you’re comfortable working within a team by supporting them and learning from your colleagues
Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively
Good attention to detail
Experience using a CRM
Proficient user of MS Desktop applications and MS operating systems; Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)

For roles based in California, New York, Colorado or Washington State, the base salary hiring range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 USD
Compensation offered will be determined by multiple factors including location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation and additional benefits.
All US based full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Paid vacation, holidays and sick days
Flexible working arrangement available
Group medical, dental and vision insurance
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Paid parental leave
401(k) with company match

Company Description and Culture

YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.

We speak daily to our panel of over 27 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world.

Why join YouGov?

Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.

Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.

Life at YouGov

We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do.

We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.

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