Account Director

Position Title: Account Director – Enterprise Sales (Financial Services)Location: New York, NY - HybridYour roleLead a portfolio of Financial Services accounts, driving revenue growth through new business acquisition and expansion of existing client relationships. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategic account plans, managing complex sales cycles, and delivering tailored colocation and interconnection solutions.You will operate in a highly collaborative environment, partnering with cross-functional teams and channel partners to deliver impactful, customer-centric solutions while exceeding sales targets.What you’ll doManage a Financial Services territory, driving new logo acquisition and expanding existing client relationshipsDevelop, manage, and close colocation and interconnection opportunities to exceed quarterly targetsExecute a consultative sales approach across all levels, including C-suite stakeholdersBuild and maintain relationships across accounts, prospects, and channel and alliance partnersLead cross-functional deal teams including Sales Engineers, Solutions Architects, and Customer SuccessDevelop and execute account plans focused on growth, retention, and long-term value creationIdentify customer business and technical needs and align Digital Realty solutions accordinglyDeliver tailored presentations and proposals in partnership with technical teamsMaintain accurate pipeline tracking and forecasting in CRM following MEDDPICC methodologyIdentify at-risk accounts and proactively mitigate churn risksGenerate pipeline through prospecting, cold outreach, and industry networkingLead contract negotiations in partnership with leadership, legal, and internal stakeholdersLeverage global platform capabilities including cross-region collaboration such as EMEA and APACWhat you’ll need7–10 years of enterprise B2B sales experience, preferably within Financial Services accountsProven success driving new business acquisition and growing existing accountsExperience leading cross-functional sales teams in complex deal environmentsStrong background in solution selling within data center, cloud, telecommunications, or related technology sectorsExperience working with channel and alliance partners on joint sales initiativesDemonstrated success engaging and influencing senior executive stakeholders within global organizationsStrong knowledge of data center, cloud, and network infrastructure industriesUnderstanding of hybrid, private, and public cloud architecturesFamiliarity with industry trends including cloud adoption and large-scale data growthExperience using CRM tools and structured sales methodologies such as MEDDPICCStrong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skillsA bit about usDigital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries on six continents.To learn more about Digital Realty, please visitdigitalrealty.com or follow us onLinkedIn andTwitter.A bit about our teamSalesOur Sales team is at the sharp end of our business, securing new customers from network and cloud service providers through to all kinds of major global and regional enterprises and local businesses. We help identify the objectives of our customers and enable them to succeed by combining our strategic knowledge of the industry, technical knowledge of our global data center platform, PlatformDIGITAL, with our ability to develop strong partnerships.What we can offer youOur rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers.Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you’ll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We’ll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.Apply today, take charge of your career and grow your talents with us.Our Compensation PhilosophyDigital Realty offers its employees a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions. Central to our compensation philosophy is rewarding employees for achieving results aligned to the company’s overall goals and values.Compensation range: $130,000 – $160,000 base salary annuallyThis range represents the Company’s good faith estimate of the base salary for this role at the time of posting. Individual compensation will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, and geographic location.Additional components of total compensation may include commission or sales incentives, bonus opportunities, and equity awardsBenefits:Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company match, disability coverage, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, holidays, wellness programs, and learning and development opportunitiesBachelors or Masters degree in business, marketing, or related fields, 10-15 Years sales experience in data center, IT, telecommunications, or network industry, Proven track record winning large international and SME-level deals, Experience with multinational organizations or fast-growing start-ups, Excellent English proficiency (written and verbal), Willingness and ability to travel frequently, Deep industry knowledge and consultative selling skills, Strong stakeholder management and negotiation abilities, Collaborative and results-driven mindset.The role, Account Management, Sales is responsible for identifying and securing new sales opportunities while maintaining and expanding relationships with existing clients to ensure ongoing satisfaction and revenue retention. They manage the full sales process, including lead generation, solution development, negotiation, and transition to operations, acting as the main point of contact for customers across various regions. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to align sales strategies with business objectives and regional goals. Regular engagement with C-suite executives and stakeholders is necessary to drive complex deal closures and foster long-term partnerships. The Account Manager also contributes to account planning and budgeting, ensuring targets are met and growth is sustained. Attendance at industry events and travel are integral to building market intelligence and expanding the client base. Strong organizational and financial management skills are essential for success in this position.Full timePosting Date: