Account Development Representative
The Account Development Representative at Confidential Client is an entry-level commercial role focused on supporting account managers through client engagement, pipeline generation, and sales qualification activities. This position offers early-career professionals hands-on experience with high-value accounts, direct client interactions, and collaboration with senior leadership, preparing them for future quota-bearing account management roles. The role emphasizes proactive outreach, strategic account expansion, and cross-functional coordination to contribute directly to revenue growth while developing commercial skills.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Market intelligence and financial data services.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role Overview
Confidential Client is seeking an Account Development Representative (ADR) — an entry-level, high-impact commercial role that serves as a launchpad into account management and enterprise sales. This position combines structured training with measurable revenue outcomes: you will support regional Account Managers, engage with enterprise customers (including in-person meetings), and help generate qualified pipeline while developing the skills to progress into quota-bearing roles.
What You’ll Do
As an Account Development Representative you will:
- Conduct proactive outbound and inbound outreach to build an actionable pipeline for regional Account Managers.
- Qualify leads and schedule meetings that progress opportunities through the early sales stages.
- Support in-person client engagements, site visits, industry events, and executive briefings.
- Prepare account briefings and whitespace analyses using usage metrics and market signals to identify growth and risk indicators.
- Collaborate across Product, Commercial Operations, Legal, and Sales leadership to move complex opportunities forward.
- Track activities and outcomes in Salesforce, Salesloft, and related sales tools; report on KPIs and campaign performance.
- Balance training, structured onboarding, and real client-facing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Why this role matters
This is not a support position — it’s a development role with direct revenue impact. You’ll get early exposure to senior leadership and top-tier accounts and be positioned to transition into a full Account Manager role as you demonstrate commercial impact and mastery of client engagement.
Qualifications
Required
- Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills with confidence speaking to senior executives.
- Strong multitasking and time-management skills; able to prioritize work under tight deadlines.
- Comfortable engaging customers face-to-face and conducting professional business conversations.
- Technical comfort with AI-assisted tools, CRM platforms (Salesforce), prospecting engines (Salesloft), and Microsoft Office.
- 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships, entry-level sales, account support, or client-facing operations).
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field — or equivalent practical experience.
- Multilingual ability for regional/international coverage.
- Familiarity with financial markets, data workflows, or SaaS product models.
Compensation & Benefits
- Anticipated base salary range (U.S.): $59,212 — $80,000 per year. Final base salary will be based on geographic location within the U.S., experience, skills, and qualifications.
- Eligible for an annual incentive plan.
- Access to benefits including health & wellness coverage, generous time off, learning & development resources, retirement planning, and family-friendly programs.
- Additional local and global benefits may apply depending on employment location.
What You’ll Gain
- Structured onboarding and hands-on training in sales methodology, product knowledge, and commercial acumen.
- Regular exposure to senior commercial leaders and enterprise accounts.
- Clear progression path into quota-bearing Account Manager roles.
- Experience with market intelligence products and data-driven account expansion strategies.
About the Employer
This opportunity is with a confidential client operating in market intelligence and financial data services. The organization delivers data, analytics, and technology to help clients make confident decisions across financial markets and corporate workflows. As an ADR you’ll support account-level growth initiatives that directly impact customer retention and expansion.
Important Notes
- This posting is being shared by Careertakes as a third-party recruiting partner. The hiring organization is listed above as the confidential client.
- Careertakes and the confidential client comply with applicable U.S. employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities during the application process.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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