Senior Sales Executive, New York

Senior Sales Executive

Milieu Insight is a consumer research, data integration, and analytics company expanding into the AI-enabled decision-making space. We help businesses thrive in a data-driven world of rapid change, where the need for reliable, actionable information for strategic decisions has never been greater. We believe in the transformative power of going beyond insights, and we're driven by our passion to understand peoplehow they think, feel, and act. Through smart automation, artificial intelligence, best-in-class technology, a core focus on user experience, and most importantly, an amazing team, we collect, integrate, and deliver consumer insights and business recommendations like no other company around.

We collect our data through a proprietary mobile app known as Milieu Surveys. The opinions shared by our community of panelists are synthesized through our proprietary algorithms, allowing us to gain a deep understanding of what drives their personal and social motivations, as well as their consumption habits. Clients access consumer insights and recommendations through our innovative, AI-enabled query and recommendation portal.

We're a team of explorers, always looking for new, better, and more effective ways of working in our craft. Our curiosity pushes us to challenge the status quo, design and build cutting-edge solutions, and even challenge our clients to embrace new ways of thinking about and using consumer insight. So if you're someone who isn't comfortable wandering off the beaten track and challenging convention, we're probably not the right fit for each other. But if you are, read on!

We are looking for a Seasoned Sales Executive who will be based in New York City with the following key responsibilities:

• Find and close new business opportunities within the target market segment typically consumer brands, advertising and media agencies and media companies.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and decision-makers at client organizations.
• Assess client needs and present solutions that fit their business goals.
• Lead the entire sales cycle, from initial contact to contract closing.
• Work with internal teams, including marketing, product development, and customer success, to ensure client satisfaction and product alignment.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and competitors.
• Use CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) to track sales, manage pipelines, and provide sales forecasts.
• Attend industry events and conferences to promote solutions and generate leads.

We'd like you to have:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 5+ years of successful sales experience in market research, SaaS, data integration, or decision-making platforms.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Deep understanding of market research, data integration, and their use in business decision-making.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and other sales tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload
• Creative thinker and proactive problem solver
• A positive, "can do" attitude

At Milieu - How'd you know you're a good fit?

You like a fun, tech-focused fast-paced start-up environment

You are responsible, accountable and can work well independently and with others in a fast-paced environment

You are resourceful and open minded

You demonstrate strong analytical thinking, organizational skills & attention to detail.

You have excellent communication skills

You embrace change, and can adapt to a changing work environment

You're a trailblazer, and are comfortable paving a new path to find solutions and ways of working

We're going to be honest here. If you grew up dreaming of working for an established, well known company with an office in a swanky building, Milieu will probably not be for you! On the contrary, we would love to have a chat with you if most of the following statements describe who you are:

- I have always wanted to create a legacy of my own

- I am motivated by a sense of achievement, and creating new things excites me.

- I understand the importance of productive and persistent hard work but also understand that taking rests, having fun, spending time with loved ones and generally soaking in life's experiences are equally important

- I know that doing great things doesn't come easy, and that every time I stumble along the way only makes me stronger

Regardless of your past professional experience, at Milieu we will embrace your interests and strengths and try to develop them in the right way. We'll ensure that you leave us not only with the nuts and bolts of our business, but also with experiences and skills that you can use for the rest of your life.