Sales Executive - Academic and Government
The Economist Group · New York, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days The Economist Group's roles stay open a median of 82 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 4% of The Economist Group's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at The Economist Group
- high 27 stale, 1 reposted of 28 open
- Hiring momentum
- 62 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from The Economist Group's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for The Economist Group.
About this role
The Sales Executive will focus on expanding The Economist Pro's client base in the USA, targeting government agencies, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations. Responsibilities include managing the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to closing deals, while developing go-to-market strategies and maintaining a robust sales pipeline. The role requires a consultative approach to selling the digital platform and API to enterprise clients, with an emphasis on exceeding sales targets.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of The Economist Group as an employer.
What you need
- Proven experience selling enterprise subscription, research, intelligence, or information-based solutions to public sector and mission-driven organizations
- Understanding of how leaders in these organizations consume trusted global intelligence and policy analysis
- Demonstrated history of consistently exceeding sales quotas
- Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation and active listening skills
- Dynamic self-starter who is highly creative and solution-focused
- Ability to identify complex client challenges and collaboratively develop actionable solutions
Nice to have
- Experience with Salesforce and SalesLoft
What you get
- Highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan
- Private health insurance
- 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through Employee Assistance Program
- Work From Anywhere program for up to 25 days per year
- Generous annual and parental leave
- Dedicated days off for volunteering and moving home
Worth weighing
- Salary offers are determined by a comprehensive review of factors, which may lead to variability in compensation
- 3+ days office attendance required for hybrid working arrangement
Summarised from The Economist Group's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by The Economist Group on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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