Associate Account Executive (Financial Services)

About This Opportunity

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai is representing a confidential client in the financial technology sector. They are seeking an Associate Account Executive to join their Financial Services Sales team in Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity to drive new business sales with institutional investors and financial services firms while working with an AI-powered market intelligence platform that serves thousands of enterprise customers globally.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle within your territory, leading new business acquisition across hedge funds, asset managers, investment banks, and research firms
• Drive pipeline growth by partnering with Sales Development Representatives to identify and engage high-potential prospects within the financial services and investment ecosystem
• Pursue new client acquisition through a consultative, value-driven approach—uncovering challenges, shaping solutions, and driving compelling business outcomes
• Deliver impactful product demonstrations that clearly communicate value and showcase how AI-driven insights transform decision-making
• Run seamless product trials alongside Product Specialists, ensuring exceptional client experiences and high conversion rates
• Maintain a healthy, high-velocity pipeline with accurate forecasting and consistent focus on exceeding ambitious targets
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to share feedback and influence product development across key investment verticals

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 2+ years of SaaS sales experience in value-based, consultative environments, with a focus on Financial Services
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success engaging end-user personas such as Analysts, Associates, and Portfolio Managers, consistently exceeding targets in new business acquisition roles
• Resilience: Ability to excel in dynamic, fast-paced environments while effectively managing multiple priorities with a proactive approach
• Learning Mindset: Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous development; adept at uncovering business challenges across organizational levels
• Technical Sales Skills: Proficient in utilizing modern sales processes and technology stacks, conducting effective product demonstrations, and managing multiple client trials concurrently
• Communication: Ability to clearly articulate value to diverse stakeholders, ensuring understanding of strategic and operational impact
• Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of the Financial Services sector, with awareness of key challenges faced by both buy-side and sell-side clients

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and career goals. Strong matches will be submitted to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all applications must be coordinated through Get A Job.ai to be considered.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive hiring practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.