Account Manager at Diligent Corporation

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Diligent Corporation Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
SaaS, Governance Risk Compliance, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including verbal and written
  • Ability to effectively interact and lead discussions via phone, video, and in-person
  • Excellent formal presentation skills before small and large groups
  • Excellent sales, account management, and customer relationship management skills
  • Proven track record of consistently exceeding defined sales targets
  • Successful client-facing new logo or expansion sales background within SaaS industry
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Highly motivated, self-driven, and results oriented

Responsibilities

  • Perform sales activities from client outreach to product demonstrations and webinars to sales meetings culminating in closing deals
  • Conduct sales via a consultative advisor approach by utilizing Challenger, Gap Sales, and Command of the Message sales methodologies
  • Effectively position the benefits and positive outcomes of upgrading to new software solutions
  • Lead with a disciplined sales process and management resulting in a predictable sales engine
  • Exceed targets for client upgrades, revenue retention, and expansion sales
  • Establish expertise in Diligent products and our client’s organization and business
  • Maintain in-depth understanding of competitive conditions, industry practices, market opportunities, and partner requirements
  • Work closely with key stakeholders to evaluate business needs and foster innovation
  • Provide constant feedback on product, design, marketing, and customer/market behaviors to support innovation and delivery of leading solutions and experiences for customers
  • Leverage company resources and collaborate with cross-functional teams to continually drive performance and success

Skills

Account Management
SaaS Sales
Client Success
Revenue Growth
Upsell
Cross-sell
Strategic Planning
Consultative Selling
Software Migration
GRC Solutions

Diligent Corporation

Provides governance, risk, and compliance solutions

About Diligent Corporation

Diligent provides governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions through a subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. Their tools help organizations manage board activities, ensuring clarity and security in operations. Clients, including large enterprises and non-profits, use Diligent's software to streamline board management, comply with regulations, and support environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments. Diligent stands out from competitors by focusing on data security, user privacy, and a user-friendly interface. The company's goal is to help organizations navigate regulatory challenges and achieve their strategic objectives.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1994Year Founded
$21.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Wellness Program

Risks

Data breaches raise concerns about Diligent's data security measures.
Expansion into Latin America may present operational and regulatory challenges.
New AI features could pose risks related to data privacy compliance.

Differentiation

Diligent serves over one million users from 23,000 organizations globally.
The company empowers 62% of the Fortune 500 with its GRC solutions.
Diligent integrates AI-driven analytics to enhance decision-making for board members.

Upsides

Diligent's new ESG module aligns with growing interest in ESG reporting.
Expansion in Latin America offers significant growth opportunities for Diligent.
Partnerships with firms like Aeries Technology accelerate market penetration.

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