Account Executive - New Business
The Economist Intelligence Unit is seeking an Account Executive for the ASEAN region to drive new business for their research and data-led solutions. You will manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing deals with senior stakeholders in complex organizations. The role requires disciplined use of Salesforce and modern sales tools to maintain pipeline and forecasting accuracy. This is a hybrid role based in Singapore with expectations of high-quality outbound activity.
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Experience
5-8 years
Function
Sales
Work mode
Hybrid, Singapore
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
The Economist Intelligence Unit is seeking an Account Executive for the ASEAN region to drive new business for their research and data-led solutions. You will manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing deals with senior stakeholders in complex organizations. The role requires disciplined use of Salesforce and modern sales tools to maintain pipeline and forecasting accuracy. This is a hybrid role based in Singapore with expectations of high-quality outbound activity.
TAL's take
Strong brand and clear, well-scoped territory-based sales role with well-defined metrics.
Very clear expectations, territory definition, and responsibilities for a full-cycle sales role.
Salaries at The Economist
24.5 LPA average
Based on 2 Grapevine salary entries for The Economist.
Other roles
2 - 4 years
9 LPA average
Range: 9 - 9 LPA
Other roles
10 - 12 years
40 LPA average
Range: 40 - 40 LPA
Must haves
- 5-8+ years experience in full-cycle sales
- Experience in SaaS, information services, or data-adjacent B2B
- Proven ability to prospect, build pipeline, and close new business
- Experience selling consultative, insight-led solutions
- Strong Salesforce hygiene and forecasting discipline
- Based in Singapore
Tools and skills
About the company
Established global media and research institution with a strong brand presence.
Posts mentioning The Economist
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