Presales Solutions Consultant (R-18205)

Why We Work at Dun & Bradstreet

Dun & Bradstreet combines global data and local expertise to help clients make smarter decisions. With 6,000+ people in 31 countries, we are a team of diverse thinkers and problem solvers who all share a common curiosity: to find new ways to turn data into value. If you share this curiosity and want to be part of a future-ready company, come join us! Learn more at dnb.com/careers.

The Solution Sales function is responsible for driving growth in specific lines of business. Interpreting and defining client needs in order to align the client’s objectives and requirements with Dun & Bradstreet’s products’ capabilities and value.

In this role, you will work in partnership with the Relationship Manager and Client Success team, act as a senior specialist in our product offerings, supporting the Relationship Manager by conducting live product demonstrations via web-based meetings, in-person meetings, and through providing collateral to support driving Cross Sell, Upsell and New Business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fulfill the role of trusted advisor on Dun & Bradstreet solutions through strategic conversations to understand organizational business objectives and goals.
• Working in conjunction with a frontline sales team, actively manage the evaluation stage of the sales process and serve as the technical advisor for Dun & Bradstreet’s product suite.
• Assist with client facing demonstrations by clearly articulating underlying methodologies, while providing guidance on how the product functionality helps to improve organizational efficiencies.
• Actively participate in account planning for assigned accounts, provide industry trends and assist with client/market segmentation of Dun & Bradstreet’s products.
• Capture solution insights based on competitive analysis and client meetings; share insights with internal product teams during product design and development cycles.
• Mapping out of customer use case journeys, identifying pain points, and proposing solutions by conducting product demonstrations, workshops, and POCs to showcase the capabilities and value of our solutions.
• Demonstrate product capabilities, overcome client objections and create a client specific buying vision.
• Maintain and grow revenue stream through successful interpreting and defining client needs to align the client’s objectives and business requirements with Dun & Bradstreet’s products’ capabilities and value.
• Effectively package, price and present solutions to clients including return on investment” – deleting the “support sellers” – SM is a seller responsible and will collaborate with Relationship Manager on these, but SM drives the opportunity to close if needed independently.
• Maintain consistent and accurate data in relevant CRM software (e.g. SFDC) and other sales tools to support territory, account planning and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with all business initiatives.
• Serve as a thought leader in the industry, staying up-to-date with market trends, competitors, and emerging technologies.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and trade shows to network and promote D&B's offerings.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years prior experience in customer facing Field sales role selling new solutions to clients and generating significant revenue growth.
• Customer centric with a proactive attitude to tackle problems and deliver solutions for great customer experience at scale for large companies during the whole customer journey
• Getting information on client’s decision criteria and executing tailored activities to meet them
• Experienced communicator when managing customers at different organisational levels
• High aptitude to stay current and train on related technology areas
• Adept at providing technical solutions based on clients’ needs per the practice area
• Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., SFDC) and Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Compliance with industry professional certifications is required when selling specific regulated financial or data products
• Able and willing to mentor and support other members of the team
• Show an ownership mindset in everything you do. Be a problem solver, be curious and be inspired to take action
• Be proactive, seek ways to collaborate and connect with people and teams in support of driving success.
• Continuous growth mindset, keep learning through social experiences and relationships with stakeholders, experts, colleagues and mentors as well as widen and broaden your competencies through structural courses and programs.
• Where applicable, fluency in English and languages relevant to the working market.
• Willing to travel for the interest of business

Why Join Us?

Does this role sound like a great opportunity but you’re not sure about making a move? We are really proud of our company and culture and think we have some great things to offer. Some of our benefits in Finland include:

• Two paid volunteer days to contribute to causes in your community
• Access to free services providing support and counselling
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid work arrangements for most role
• Beautiful modern office at Alvar Aallon katu 5C
• Gym on site which can be used by employees 24/7
• Lunch and sport/culture benefit
• Weekly fruit delivery and company breakfast

All Dun & Bradstreet job postings can be found at https://www.dnb.com/about-us/careers-and-people/joblistings.html and https://jobs.lever.co/dnb. Official communication from Dun & Bradstreet will come from an email address ending in @dnb.com.