Sales Executive

Overview Third Bridge is a leading global research firm established in 2007, with a team of over 1,500 employees worldwide dedicated to fueling decisions with expert insights. We accelerate and enhance decision-making for investors and business leaders by unearthing unique expert insights across multiple sectors, geographies, and topics. For nearly 20 years, we’ve helped clients access knowledge on demand from experts, in-person and through our Library covering over 65,000 companies. About The Role The Sales Executive role is the perfect next step for a driven sales professional looking to accelerate their career and take on more complex sales cycles. Building on a foundation of lead generation, you will take increased ownership of the new client acquisition process for Third Bridge. In this role, you will be responsible for converting high-value leads, conducting impactful presentations, and directly driving revenue growth and pipeline development. Key Responsibilities Full-Cycle Sales Execution: Actively manage and drive the sales process from initial outreach and qualification through to trial onboarding and deal closure. Strategic Prospecting: Build and manage a robust pipeline by identifying target accounts, researching key stakeholders, and executing tailored outbound campaigns via phone, email, and LinkedIn. Client Engagement & Presentations: Lead engaging introductory meetings, deliver compelling value propositions, and conduct live portal demonstrations for prospective clients. Trial Management & Conversion: Oversee client trial subscriptions, actively monitoring engagement, demonstrating ROI, and negotiating successful transitions to paid annual contracts. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal research and account management teams to ensure a seamless client handover and a premium customer experience. Pipeline & CRM Management: Maintain precise and accurate records of all sales activities, pipeline progression, and accurate revenue forecasting within Salesforce. What You Will Bring Professional Experience: 1-2 years of proven success in a B2B sales, Business Development (BDR/SDR), or sales support role, with a strong track record of hitting or exceeding targets. Sales Acumen: A consultative sales approach with the ability to confidently navigate objections, build rapport with decision-makers, and drive urgency in the sales cycle. Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and persuasively. Tech Savvy: Strong proficiency with Salesforce (or similar CRM platforms) and modern sales engagement tools. Drive & Autonomy: A highly self-motivated, results-oriented mindset with the ability to manage your time effectively and thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. Education: A Bachelor\'s degree is required. Compensation Total first-year compensation is expected to be ~$120,000, inclusive of a $70,000 base salary plus an uncapped commission and bonus structure. Benefits and Perks Vacation: 15 vacation days and 2 personal days, increasing to 20 vacation days after 2 years of service. Holidays: 11 full company holidays and 4 half-day holidays. Volunteer Time: 2 CSR volunteer days annually. Healthcare: Comprehensive healthcare coverage through Cigna. Wellbeing: Access to Wellhub and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Life insurance and long-term disability coverage. Pre-tax savings accounts: commuter, dependent care FSA, HSA, and medical FSA. Retirement: 401(k) plan with Roth and traditional options, including a company match of up to 5% of your base salary. Access to Prosperwise, a financial advice tool. Parental leave policy, pet insurance, personal development allowance, phone allowance. Flexible work options, including a Work from Anywhere program and flex days (subject to annual review). Access to stocked kitchens and regular social gatherings. Commitment to ESG initiatives including CSR, D&I, environment, and various employee resource groups (ERGs). Dallas Office Perks: State-of-the-art gym, onsite parking, and prime location near the American Airlines Center. Privacy and Equal Opportunity Third Bridge values your trust and is committed to the responsible management, use, and protection of personal information. By submitting a Third Bridge job application, you hereby provide Third Bridge (including Third Bridge\'s affiliates and relevant third-party suppliers) with your consent to collect, store and process your personal information for recruitment administration, as well as to share such personal information with third parties for the same purpose, in accordance with the Candidate Privacy Notice. Third Bridge is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. If you are not 100% sure if you are right for the role, please apply anyway, and we will be happy to consider your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr