Business Development Account Executive – General Merchandise, Client Sales & Insights

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🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $75k - $80k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🧑‍💼 Account Executive

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Circana

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5001 - 10000 employees

🤝 B2B

💼 Consulting

B2B • Consulting

Circana is a market research company that specializes in measuring and accelerating demand for brands. They utilize big data and an AI data-visualization platform to tackle complex business challenges, guiding clients through innovation and meeting consumer demand. With over a century of combined experience from their legacy as IRI and NPD, Circana serves more than 7,000 global brands and retailers, providing insights into both online and in-store purchasing behavior. Their expertise is recognized by prominent media outlets including Bloomberg, CNBC, and The New York Times.

📋 Description

• Grow syndicated sales, analytics, media, and receipt-tracking business across the general merchandise sector • Prospect new accounts through outbound calling, targeted campaigns, industry events, and trade shows • Build knowledge of Circana’s data and analytics products to identify client needs and recommend solutions • Use a consultative, data-driven selling approach • Prepare and deliver customized sales presentations, proposals, and briefings • Develop a healthy sales pipeline and support conversion into recognized revenue • Collaborate with marketing partners on lead-generation and awareness campaigns • Own assigned parts of the sales process from lead generation through contract execution • Identify prospect themes to inform new product development • Collaborate with senior sales leaders, Client Development, Product Management, Analytics, and Research Science to achieve revenue goals

🎯 Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in outbound prospecting, new business development, or B2B sales • Experience in automotive aftermarket, parts/accessories retail, or dealer-channel sales is a plus, but not required • Comfort using data to sell, or strong enthusiasm and willingness to learn a data-driven sales approach • Demonstrated ability to prospect, build relationships, and manage a pipeline of new opportunities • Strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills • Ability to juggle multiple priorities and product categories at once • A “can-do” attitude, strong work ethic, and attention to detail • Willingness to travel approximately 10–15% • BA/BS required

🏖️ Benefits

• Paid time off • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • 401(k) • Commission pay • Flexible and accommodating work environment • Continuous learning and growth opportunities • Background check conducted in accordance with local legislation • AI-assisted screening of resumes