On-site
SaaS
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🇨🇭 German/French
About this role
Shape the Future with Dun & Bradstreet At Dun & Bradstreet, we believe data has the power to create a better tomorrow. As a global leader in business decisioning data and analytics, we help companies worldwide grow, manage risk, and innovate. Since 1841, businesses have trusted us to turn uncertainty into opportunity.
We’re a diverse, global team that values creativity, collaboration, and bold ideas. Are you ready to make an impact and help shape what’s next? Join us! Explore opportunities at dnb.com/careers.We are looking for a Business Development Director to support the growth of our Finance & Risk Solutions business by developing new enterprise relationships and strengthening existing ones in environments.
Key
Responsibilities
Drive growth in Finance & Risk Solutions (F&RS) by acquiring new strategic enterprise customers (New Logos) and expanding existing accounts Act as a trusted advisor for large, complex enterprise clients, managing senior internal and external stakeholders at a strategic level Lead complex, multi‑stakeholder sales cycles and influence governance, decision‑making, and budget processes Design and deliver client‑specific solutions across Finance & Risk, Third Party Risk, Compliance, and Governance use cases Execute cross‑ and upselling initiatives across the full customer lifecycle to maximize account value Conduct workshops, solution demos, POCs, and value‑realization sessions to clearly articulate business impact Build and maintain robust account and quarterly business plans covering pipeline, key deals, opportunities, and risks
Essential Requirements:
5–8 years of experience managing and growing large, complex enterprise customers Experience in data, SaaS, or data‑driven solution environments is a strong advantage Proven ability to sell complex solutions in regulated and governance‑heavy environments Strong expertise in Finance & Risk Solutions, Third Pa
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Sales Manager
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Inherit existing accounts
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.
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