["Full-Time"]
Remote
SaaS
jobicy
About this role
At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you'll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate.
Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. Whether you're solving complex problems or driving bold innovations, your growth is our success, and together, we’ll create the conversations of tomorrow. Empower your impact at Cision. Be seen, be understood, be you.
This role is responsible for owning net-new customer acquisition within Commercial segments by converting qualified prospects into first-time customers. This role creates new annual recurring revenue (ARR) through disciplined pipeline generation, structured discovery, and execution of defined sales plays in transactional to mid-market complexity environments.
What You'll Do
Own and deliver net-new ARR quota within assigned Commercial segment. Generate and maintain sufficient qualified pipeline to achieve consistent new-logo revenue targets. Execute defined prospecting, discovery, value articulation, negotiation, and close processes. Apply structured sales methodologies aligned to established go-to-market standards.
Maintain accurate forecasting and disciplined CRM documentation. Transition closed accounts to post-sale teams upon contract execution. Perform other duties and
responsibilities as required to support business needs.
What You'll Bring
2-3 years years in related role or experience. Actual experience may vary depending on role complexity, geography, and internal development opportunities or a comparable mix of training, education, and experience. Experience in B2B sales with quota responsibility. Demonstrated ability to close new-logo business. Strong communication and discovery
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Mid-Market
1–6 month cycles, moderate deal complexity
Prospecting
Outbound-Heavy
Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach
Buyer Persona
Individual / End-User
Bottom-up adoption, user-level selling
Territory
Greenfield
Build territory from scratch — net-new logos
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
Tags
Walk me through your discovery process.
Template questionHow do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?
Template questionTell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.
Template questionHow do you build business cases for stakeholders?
Template questionDescribe a deal you lost and what you learned.
Template questionAs an Account Executive with Cision, you'll own the entire revenue pipeline and be measured on quota attainment.
Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.
This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.
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