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    "description": "<h2></h2>\n<p><strong>Senior Account Executive, Insurance Industry -  Toronto, Canada</strong></p>\n<p>  </p>\n<p>We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers.   </p>\n<p>   </p>\n<p>If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here. We’re recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more.  </p>\n<p>  </p>\n<p><strong>About the job</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The sales group dedicated to selling SAS solutions to the insurance market in Canada is looking for a Sr. Account Executive to develop and growth SAS’s business in the financial services market, one of SAS’s most important business segments.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will join a team of sales executives based in Toronto and Montreal who work with solutions specialists in the areas of data and AI platforms, risk management, fraud and security, and customer intelligence. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Sales executives at SAS drive a team-based sale strategy. This is an opportunity to collaborate with some of the most talented people in data and AI fields. You will have access to a team of Canadian experts as well as a vast network of SMEs across the world. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You would be responsible for a group of insurance companies that are among the leaders in the Canadian market. With a broad portfolio of solutions for the financial sector, you will have the opportunity to develop strategic collaborations and initiatives and become a trusted advisor contributing to the transformation of the insurance industry in Canada.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are living through a pivotal period, marked by a profound transformation of individual lives and economic models thanks to generative and agentic AI. By joining SAS, you will be among the leaders helping to shape the world through ethical and governed AI.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>As a Sr. Account Executive, you will:</strong> </p>\n<ul>\n <li>Sell software, solutions, and services to current and prospective customers by leveraging sales opportunities to acquire, grow, and retain accounts within your assigned territory. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n <li>Prospect within assigned accounts to uncover business needs, qualify opportunities, and determine resources required for success. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n <li>Implement territory and account management strategies, identifying high-potential accounts, advancing opportunities through the sales cycle, and forecasting timelines to close business. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n <li>Collaborate with pre-sales resources, virtual sales teams, account managers, and executives to ensure timely responses to qualified, high-revenue leads and strategic account development. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n <li>Prepare quotations, proposals, and contracts, working cross-functionally to finalize agreements and set delivery schedules. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n <li>Follow up with customers to monitor satisfaction, uncover additional revenue opportunities, and nurture ongoing relationships. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n <li>Utilize company account planning tools and sales methodologies (such as BASE or Strategic Selling) for pipeline management, forecasting, and identifying accounts with strong close potential. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n <li>Apply knowledge of company marketing goals, industry trends, and SAS applications to assess account needs and recommend appropriate solutions. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n <li>Develop and execute action plans to close business for high-potential accounts and further expand relationships within the territory. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n <li>Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.  </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Required qualifications</strong>   </p>\n<ul>\n <li>Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, MIS, or other relevant discipline. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n <li>Requires a minimum of eight years of experience in the sales, marketing, or technical support of computer software solutions (including related training products and services), computer hardware, or telecommunications software/hardware. Specific industry related experience may be considered in combination with the above requirements. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n <li>A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n <li>Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. 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Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n <li>Knowledge of basic sales techniques; knowledge of hardware and/or software acquisitions cycles and buying influences. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n <li>Ability to analyze and evaluate territory dynamics and develop a sales plan; ability to communicate technical and business concepts and relate them to SAS applications and user needs; ability to work independently and as part of a team. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n <li>Ability to travel. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n <li>Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.    </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Additional competencies, knowledge and skills </strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Sales Planning: Develops and executes strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and drive business growth. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n <li>Customer Centricity: Prioritizes customer needs and delivers tailored solutions that enhance satisfaction and loyalty. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n <li>Relationship Building: Cultivates strong, trust-based relationships with clients and stakeholders to foster long-term partnerships. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n <li>Obstacle Navigation: Proactively identifies and overcomes challenges to maintain momentum and deliver results. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n <li>Insight Driven Value Creation: Leverages data and market insights to craft compelling value propositions that address client pain points. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n <li>Self Motivation: Demonstrates initiative and drive to exceed goals independently in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>  </p>\n<p><strong>Benefits highlights</strong> - </p>\n<ul>\n <li>Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans and a health care spending account.</li>\n <li>Short- and long-term disability plans.</li>\n <li>Group RRSP matching program. </li>\n <li>Gym membership and fitness equipment reimbursement.</li>\n <li>Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, volunteer time off and unlimited sick days.</li>\n <li>Your well-being matters, and that’s why we support all dimensions of your well-being by offering programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you remain healthy and productive.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n <li>SAS supports your well-being with programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>You are welcome here. </strong> </p>\n<p>At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.  </p>\n<p> <strong>Additional Information</strong>  </p>\n<p><em>SAS only sends emails from verified “sas.com” email addresses and never asks for sensitive, personal information or money. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of any type of communication from, or on behalf of SAS, please contact </em><em>[email protected].</em>  </p>\n<p>Let’s stay in touch! Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on company news, job updates and more.  </p>\n<p>#NR</p>\n<p>#SAS</p>",
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