Senior Account Executive - FSI (Banking & Insurance)

SAS Institute

The FSI sales team is hiring a Senior Account Executive to assist customers and prospects in shaping their data and AI strategies and modernizing their solutions.

The role involves an advanced understanding of business challenges, presenting SAS solutions, and building relationships with key accounts in the Financial Services market primarily Banks & Insurance. The focus will be on driving growth in the sector by leveraging existing relationships and creating new ones. This position offers a chance for an experienced sales professional to drive strategic enterprise Financial Services accounts. You will drive successful outcomes, learn from industry leaders, and make a lasting impact by turning complex challenges into meaningful solutions.

The role will based from our office in Riyadh (hybrid) and will require traveling as per business needs.

As a Senior Account Executive FSI, you will

• Be responsible for achievement of total software revenue target and management business objectives.
• Engage with targeted customers and prospect accounts to position SAS solutions.
• Develop strategies to modernize customer engagement for strategic clients.
• Build and maintain relationships, influencing long-term strategies and engaging with C-level business decision-makers.
• Provide expertise in industry, business, and marketing technology to close deals in your assigned territory.
• Support lead-generation activities and integrate strategies into account plans, qualifying based on business and technical fit.
• Develop opportunities and create compelling proposals to communicate the value of SAS solutions, collaborating with internal teams
• Support the closure of complex sales and assist with pricing and licensing negotiations.

• Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Additional competencies, knowledge and skills

• Sales Planning: Develops and executes strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and drive business growth.
• Customer Centricity: Prioritizes customer needs and delivers tailored solutions that enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
• Relationship Building: Cultivates strong, trust-based relationships with clients and stakeholders to foster long-term partnerships.
• Obstacle Navigation: Proactively identifies and overcomes challenges to maintain momentum and deliver results.
• Insight Driven Value Creation: Leverages data and market insights to craft compelling value propositions that address client pain points.
• Self-Motivation: Demonstrates initiative and drive to exceed goals independently in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.