Sterling Technology, a subsidiary of TransPerfect, is the leading provider of premium virtual data room (VDR) solutions for the secure sharing of content, business process automation, and collaboration for the M&A, corporate development, real estate, capital markets, private capital, banking, and legal communities. Sterling has been supporting the M&A and capital markets for over 30 years, initially with financial printing services. Since opening our first VDR in 2010, we have helped customers from over 187 countries and 90 industries successfully complete thousands of deals. With offices in seven major financial centres, Sterling is trusted by its users to deliver exceptional levels of service on their most critical transactions.
Sterling is a fast-growing B2B SaaS technology business. We have recently been acquired by TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, with offices in over 120 cities on six continents.
Overview:
Reporting to a Director or Managing Director of Sales, Senior AEs are responsible for generating business from the banking advisory and legal communities in their local market.
The role is heavily client-facing, with tasks ranging from in-office presentations to social engagements at restaurants, bars and events. Building strong, lasting relationships is key. Senior AEs support senior colleagues by covering more junior accounts, assisting with administrative tasks, and also managing their own accounts.
Summary:
The main focus of the role is to enhance clients' relationships and develop new accounts within different industries.
Your responsibilities and tasks will include:
Create effective approaches to drive new revenue and close new business
Identify, qualify, develop, and close sales opportunities
Develop an effective understanding of the capabilities, benefits, and competitive advantages of Sterling’s services
Identify prospective leads; develop new client relationships via cold calling, internet research, networking events, and direct marketing
Promote Sterling by educating clients on the company’s various services
Present Sterling via one-on-one, group, online and in-person meetings
Provide customer support and manage client expectations
Quote, manage, and bill projects daily, coordinating with clients and production teams to ensure these run smoothly and profitably
Communicate professionally at all levels of seniority
Based out of Paris, with travel required within France as needed
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Essential skills and experience:
Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
Experience and/or interest in the M&A space
Proven track record in sales or a client-facing role
Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships
Strong presentation skills (both in-person and online)
Excellent written and verbal communication in English and French
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Able to prioritise, manage tasks, and work effectively in a team
Eager to learn, embrace challenges, and driven to succeed
Preferred experience:
Experience and/or interest in Financial, Professional, Legal or Technology services
Experience in a B2B sales/business development role