New Business Sales Executive
Octus
Octus
Octus is a leading global provider of credit intelligence, data, and analytics. Since 2013, tens of thousands of professionals across hedge fund, investment banking, management consulting, and law firm verticals have come to rely on Octus to make better, faster, and more confident decisions in pace with the fast-moving credit markets.
For more information, visit: https://octus.com/
Working at Octus
Octus hires growth-minded innovators and trailblazers across the globe to drive our business and culture. Our core values – Action Oriented, Customer First Mindset, Effective Team Players, and Driven to Excel – define an organizational ethos that’s as high-performing as it is human. Among other perks, Octus employees enjoy competitive health benefits, matched 401k and pension plans, PTO, generous parental leave, gym subsidies, educational reimbursements for career development, recognition programs, pet-friendly offices (US only), and much more.
Role
Our New Business team is responsible for bringing in new business across the US, with a focus on institutional companies including hedge funds, asset managers, investment banks and CLO managers. The team establishes business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry.
Our team is based in our New York City office, and operates on a hybrid, 3 days/week schedule.
New Business responsibilities
- Establish business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analyzing sales options
- Manage all facets of the sales cycle to exceed annual targets including pitching, demoing, negotiating and closing deals
- Identify competitive advantages by understanding how current subscribers leverage our products
- Interface with prospects and communicate the value of all Octus products
What we look for
- 2+ years experience in a quota-carrying full-cycle new business / new logos sales role, with demonstrated ability to hit and exceed targets
- Experience selling financial research, analytics or data (preferably credit) to the buyside and/or sell side
- Organized, detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and respond quickly; ability to keep on top of all requirements with multiple ongoing workstreams
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
Octus Values
- Action Oriented
- Customer First Mindset
- Effective Team Players
- Driven To Excel
At Octus, we consider a range of factors in connection with compensation decisions, including experience, skills, location, and our business needs and limitations. As a result, compensation may vary within and across similar roles and positions. Please note that the salary range information below is a good faith estimate for this position and actual compensation for any individual may fall outside this range if warranted by the circumstances applicable to that individual. If we identify a role that would be suitable for a broader range of skills and experience such that we would consider hiring at multiple levels then the range listed below may reflect that breadth.
The salary range estimate for a New Business Sales Executive is $110,000 - $135,000, plus monthly commission.
The actual compensation will be at Octus’ sole discretion and will be determined by the aforementioned and other relevant factors.
Octus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Octus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Octus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment where all individuals are valued, respected, and treated fairly. We believe that diversity enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to innovate and succeed.