Account Director, MRA

The Dynata Account Director/Account Executive, MRA role exists to drive profitable and sustainable business growth for our most important clients so that the clients would not consider taking their business elsewhere. We adopt a strategic and disciplined approach to managing accounts and set and follow a fruitful long-term account strategy that is measurable and can be used to track the success of the portfolio. We are experts on the client and know what they need before they do.RESPONSIBILITIESMaster Dynata products, services, pricing, and how to apply these to satisfy client needs and fulfill project requirements

Prospect and discover new key Individuals in the account and build new relationships

Be in person with the customer 5 a week/20 meetings per month on average

Leverage data to analyze, plan and forecast assigned accounts and continue to grow target accounts YoY.Manage assigned accounts, utilizes knowledge to support the customer with Dynata products

Seek competitive insights and intelligence to inform the company of challenges and opportunities in the marketplace

Conducts discovery calls with decision makers and influencers

Qualify accounts to determine fit for the business and effective use of company resources

Partners with internal stakeholders to achieve successful client interactions and project outcomes

Work closely with Sales leadership to ensure account strategy is aligned with company goals and objectives

Be willing to travel 50%-70% of the timeSKILLS AND ATTRIBUTESStrong Prospecting and Closing skills

Strong Client Relationship building skills

Ability to forecast within a 3% margin of committed revenue

Ability to quickly build and manage a pipeline

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)Expert at discovery and understands the client's needs beyond the details of a quote and leverages knowledge to uncover additional needs we can meet.Expert Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPointEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE5 years of closing experience and/or Account Management experience with a Revenue ObjectiveDemonstrated experience of exceeding quota year over year

Experience working with a CRM (e.g., salesforce or BOS), and web conferencing software (GoToMeeting or WebExNice to Have: Experience selling to or at a Market Research AgencyAt Dynata, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. Dynata welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to an inclusive work culture for all our employees.

Accommodation by request can be made for all aspects of the selection process. Dynata is also an affirmative action employer OE/Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityThe base salary range for this position is $100K - $125K. The base pay offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A discretionary incentive program may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and other benefits, dependent on full-time employment status.