Account Executive/ Business Development Manager (Houston, USA)

Location: Preference is given to candidates who can work in CO, Denver or Texas, Dallas/ Houston. However, we are also open to candidates based in Illinois, Arizona, Florida, Michigan, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Wyoming, Massachusetts

Department: Revenue

Work Model: Remote

Industry: Energy Data, Commodities & Financial Technology (FinTech)

Travel Requirements: Travel up to travel 25–50%

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

About Us

Founded in 1995, Zema Global Data Corporation empowers organizations to simplify complexity, reduce risk, and make faster, more confident decisions that drive measurable results. Over the past two years, Zema Global has accelerated its growth through strategic investment and acquisition to strengthen our global leadership. Together we’re helping our customers gain a Decisioning Advantage – one bold idea at a time.

With a presence across global energy, commodity, and financial markets, Zema Global empowers customers to simplify complexity, reduce risk, and make faster, more confident decisions that drive measurable results.

At Zema Global, we Think Big, Make It Happen, and Win as One. We thrive on collaboration, creativity, and respect, united by a shared drive to innovate and deliver meaningful impact for our customers and communities. If you’re inspired by solving complex challenges and contributing to a culture that values purpose and performance, we invite you to join us.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Account Executive/ New Business Development Manager to drive growth by selling our solutions to large, enterprise-level organizations. In this role, you will be responsible for managing complex new logo sales cycles, developing strategic relationships with key decision-makers, and ensuring a consultative approach to solving customer challenges.

The ideal candidate has experience working with Fortune 1000 clients or similarly sized organizations and thrives in high-pressure, high-reward environments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prospecting & Business Development:
• Identify and target key enterprise accounts through prospecting and lead generation activities.
• Build a pipeline of qualified opportunities by engaging with senior-level executives and stakeholders.
• Creation of proposals, assist RFP responses, and communication of the value proposition to align solutions with client needs.
• Sales Execution & Account Management:
• Achieve and exceed assigned sales quotas for Zema Global’s Data, Curves, and Analytic solutions.
• Prospect and generate new leads within the target market (energy companies, utilities, financial institutions) in the assigned territory.
• Conduct thorough discovery calls to understand client needs and demonstrate how Zema Global’s solutions can address their challenges and create value.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and align our solutions to address them.
• Develop and deliver compelling sales presentations and product demonstrations to prospective customers.
• Manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation to close, including proposal development, contract negotiation, and hand-off to Relationship Management and Customer Success.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including pre-sales, product, and customer success, to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, competitor activities, and io's product roadmap.
• Develop customized proposals, presentations, and business cases for potential customers.
• Accurately forecast sales opportunities and maintain a robust sales pipeline in CRM.
• Represent Zema Global at industry conferences and events as required.
• Relationship Building & Customer Success:
• Establish and maintain long-term relationships with key decision-makers and C-suite executives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by offering strategic insights and recommendations that drive value for the client.
• Ensure smooth handoffs to Customer Success and Account Management teams to foster client retention and growth.
• Collaboration & Reporting:
• Partner with internal teams, including Product, Marketing, and Solution Engineering, to create tailored solutions.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline visibility within the CRM (e.g., Salesforce).
• Report on sales performance metrics and progress toward targets to leadership.

What You'll Bring

Essential

• 5-15+ years of experience in Enterprise sales with a strong track record of hitting or exceeding revenue targets.
• Experience in Energy / Commodities Data / Financial Services sales.
• Proven experience selling complex SaaS / DaaS solutions to enterprise-level organizations.
• Ability to sell to C-level stakeholders in large enterprises.
• Demonstrated success in achieving $1MM+ sales targets.
• Strong understanding of consultative selling and enterprise sales methodologies (Challenger, MEDDIC, etc.)
• Excellent negotiation, communication, problem-solving, and presentation skills, with executive-level engagement experience.
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand customer needs and market trends.
• Ability to manage multiple high-value deals and prospects.
• Proficiency with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and sales engagement platforms.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, dynamic environment and adapt to market shifts.

Desirable

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Direct experience with Fortune 500 clients and deep understanding of SaaS value chain/process.
• Experience creating and managing Enterprise Software forecasts.
• Willingness to travel (25–50%)
• Competitor/product awareness

Please Note: Only candidates with professional experience in the software/SaaS industry, the energy industry, or both will be considered for this role.

Why Join Zema Global?

• Global Impact
• Shape the future of energy, commodities, and financial markets through innovative technology.
• Innovation at Scale
• Work with cutting-edge software, advanced analytics, and complex data that solve real-world challenges.
• Career Growth
• Join a fast-growing global organization where your ideas, development, and career progression are valued.
• Exceptional People
• Collaborate with talented colleagues and industry experts across North America, Europe, and Asia.
• Meaningful Ownership
• Take ownership of your work, influence strategic initiatives, and make a measurable impact on our customers and business.
• One Global Team
• Be part of a collaborative culture built on trust, respect, and our values: Think Big. Make It Happen. Win as One.

Application Information

Please submit your English CV in PDF format. If your experience aligns with our requirements, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you regarding the next steps.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Zema Global is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background or protected characteristic.