About Lux

At Lux Research, we’re at the forefront of human-centric innovation, exploring cutting-edge developments in market research, science, technology, and sustainability that shape the future. Our expert team provides proprietary research and advises the world’s largest brands (think: McDonalds, Shell, Honda) on emerging consumer and technology trends (think: How do consumers view plastic packaging?  What are the innovative electric charging start-ups worth investing in? What is the next big technology that will help us achieve our net-zero targets?), providing actionable insights for industry leaders. Join us in crafting content that tells the story of breakthrough innovations and empowers companies to make informed, impactful decisions. 

Description

Lux Research, a pioneer in the realm of sustainable innovation, is actively searching for an Account Executive (AE) in North America to join our Chemicals & Industrials sales team. This role is responsible for selling our research products, data insights and consulting services to new clients in Global 2,000 companies. In this role you will work with C-Level executives (business and technology leaders) in the consumer products industry across North America. This is an individual contributor role.

You will engage in a consultative sales approach, meeting with C-Level executives to understand their highest priority initiatives. You will clearly articulate how Lux Research can deliver deeper market, technology and business insights in support of their decision-making processes.

Responsibilities:

• Sales Strategy: Develop and implement a sales strategy and go-to-market approach focused on acquiring new business in the assigned region.
• Pipeline Management: Proactively identify, qualify and close new sales opportunities, ensuring a robust and accurate sales pipeline to achieve quarterly targets.
• Senior-Level Engagement: Strategically prospect into senior management levels (Director, VP, C-Level) in areas such as R&D, Innovation, Business Development, Corporate Venturing and Strategy/M&A.
• CRM Maintenance: Accurately maintain opportunity information in Lux’s CRM system (Salesforce).
• Product Knowledge: Gain a thorough understanding of Lux Research’s full suite of research (subscription) and consulting offerings.
• Value Demonstration: Identify clients business and technology challenges, demonstrating Lux Research’s value and positioning the company as a strategic resource.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with a global team including Business Development Representatives, Customer Success Managers, Research Analysts and Consultants.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of successful sales experience with a proven track-record of new client acquisition
• Experience selling to Global 2,000 Chemicals & Industrials companies, with the ability to win new logos
• Proficiency in building business champions and running a complex sales process
• Demonstrated success as a “hunter” in solutions selling, new business acquisition, achieving targets and managing personal sales strategies
• Experience with intangible sales (B2B) such as research, advisory services, or consulting
• Proven ability to cultivate and manage a sales pipeline with multiple opportunities at various stages
• Experience finding new business opportunities with an average annual contract value of $100k

Desired Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent
• Consultative selling style is a must; formal training in Miller-Heiman Complex Sales, Challenger Selling, or similar
• Ability to uncover the “unexpected value” and qualify opportunities
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong detail orientation and understanding of sales pipeline management
• Driven by activity and results, with individual performance tied to compensation rewards
• Competitive spirit with a strong desire to be successful
• Self-starter with initiative and independence
• Ability to articulate trends, challenges, and issues to C-level executives
• Comfort in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving entrepreneurial environment

Lux Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Lux Research is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, Lux prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Lux Research conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. law.  Lux Research conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.