Strategic Account Manager

As a Strategic Account Manager at Dun & Bradstreet, you will play a crucial role in driving new business development and fostering strong customer relationships in the Chennai region. Your responsibilities will include sourcing new business, acquiring new customers for a variety of reports and solutions, and managing accounts to ensure upselling opportunities are maximized. You will take ownership of new accounts from lead generation to final service delivery, while also reporting sales activities on a daily basis. Your operational duties will involve ensuring process adherence, timely delivery of reports/projects, and liaising with the operations team to meet customer service expectations. Maintaining client data and contact details accurately, providing industry updates, and engaging in regular progress reviews will also be part of your responsibilities. In terms of people management, you are expected to be a team player with a positive attitude, working collaboratively with colleagues and supervisors. Possessing an MBA or post-graduation qualification along with 3-5 years of relevant experience in business development is essential. Additionally, you should have a good understanding of local commercial and industrial sectors, the ability to analyze financial statements, and strong communication skills suitable for a global corporate environment. To excel in this role, you must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, proven selling capabilities, effective communication and presentation skills, as well as research and analytical abilities. An understanding of financials, accounting basics, and corporate business models across industries will be advantageous. You should also be proficient in MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, and MS-Word. Your primary external interactions will be with industry chambers and corporate associations, while internally you will engage with Managing Directors, CXOs, and other departments. Being proactive, detail-oriented, and willing to travel beyond city limits when necessary are key attributes for success in this position. If you are a bold and diverse thinker who is passionate about driving growth and innovation, come join our global team at Dun & Bradstreet. Learn more about this opportunity and other job postings at dnb.com/careers and jobs.lever.co/dnb.,