dataxu’s vision is to make marketing better using data science. The world’s top brands and agencies partner with dataxu to better understand and engage their customers across all available media formats, devices, channels, and buying modes. dataxu’s Demand-Side Platform (DSP) was recently named a Leader, including the highest score possible in the product strategy criteria in The Forrester Wave™: Omnichannel Demand-Side Platforms, Q2 2017 from Forrester Research Inc. In March, dataxu also received the top usability score among competitors in a head-to-head study by independent usability research firm, Validately.

We’re seeking an outstanding Account Development Specialist looking to launch a career in marketing tech. You’re resourceful, collaborative, a team player, and a quick study. As an Account Development Specialist, you’ll identify and connect with potential customers for the dataxu SaaS-based platform. You’ll assist in the development of a strong pipeline of potential new customers through direct and indirect customer contact and prospecting. You’ll work together with internal sales, marketing, and product teams to capitalize on corporate initiatives.

In addition to extensive training, the ideal candidate will rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. They will perform a variety of tasks and be a motivated self-starter. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

The ideal candidate will update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.

Ideal skills and qualifications:

Closing Skills, Motivation for Sales, Prospecting Skills, Sales Planning, Selling to Customer Needs, Territory Management, Market Knowledge, Presentation Skills, Energy Level, Meeting Sales Goals, Professionalism

About the Job 

• Coordinate with colleagues in managing account activities and processes
• Maintain positive working relationship with clients for business growth
• Manage pipeline daily
• Develop effective business presentations according to client needs
• Review reports for accuracy and integrity
• Provide excellent customer service to ensure customer satisfaction
• Ensure client deliverables are in accordance with company standards
• Execute and manage assigned work within allotted timeline and budget
• Organize meetings and provide agendas and meeting notes

About You 

• The position requires a Bachelor's degree 
• 0-3 years of experience in Marketing or Sales
• Strong planning and organizational skills: time management, prioritization and attention to detail
• Ability to track and manage multiple tasks, accounts and campaigns
• Bachelors Degree
• Self-starter that is highly motivated and driven
• Excellent customer skills: responsive, credible, consultative, knowledgeable
• Exceptional communication and listening skills
• Experience leveraging MS Office and CRM (Salesforce.com) a plus
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Great aptitude and a passion to learn more everyday

Day-to-Day at the 'xu 

Life at dataxu is truly unique. From Day 1, through an industry leading employee integration program, we work hard to ensure that our new xukeepers (DataXu – get it?) understand our values and what behaviors contribute to a successful career here at dataxu.

Here’s what we are all about:

Free weekly lunches, happy hours and costume competitions? Yeah, we’ve got all that. We’re totally obsessed with our customers, our product, our people and innovation—all of which tie right in with our corporate values. We Collaborate across all teams and global offices. Our customers Trust us because we put transparency and their needs first. Innovation is part of everything that we do. Excellence is our standard mode of operation. And of course, Customer Obsession. We wouldn’t be here without our customers! So, interested in working here yet? Visit DataXu.com to learn more!