Strategic Financial Institution Sales

Akoya is an API-based network backed by major financial institutions that creates a safer and more transparent way for people to safely send their personal financial data to third-party financial apps. If you are inspired and fascinated by innovative technology that solves complex, real-world problems, then join us as we transform how financial data is accessed and shared. Akoya offers a highly collaborative, fast-paced, and fun working environment and our team is comprised of diverse, creative, and driven professionals with expertise in the banking, securities, fintech, and data aggregation industries. We are an equal opportunity employer. Come join us and be part of this exciting journey – check out www.akoya.com for more information!

We’re growing and need a sales leader to sell our services into financial institutions. As a key member of the Growth Team, we are looking for an experienced, strategic, high-energy, hands-on, results-oriented sales executive with a proven track record of institutional sales success. You will also be asked to form sales strategies to meet our client growth goals within our financial institutions’ segment, all leading to strong product adoption and continuous revenue growth.  You will be responsible for developing and executing a sales plan that leverages the application of a consistent approach to identifying and engaging with prospect decision-makers and effectively negotiating contracts. You will also act as a key contributor to the growth strategy of Akoya, building brand awareness and industry relationships. This job has the potential for serious impact and growth at a scaling company on an honorable mission!

Development and Execution of Sales Plan:

• Build a high-quality pipeline through a strong prospecting strategy with structured sales activities that yield results
• Present knowledgeably on all aspects of Akoya’s product solutions and its relative value to prospective clients
• Work across internal and external product, marketing, legal, risk, technology, customer success, operations, finance and procurement teams to execute agreements
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Open Banking/Open Finance space, with understanding of client’s business and how to add value to client’s existing organizational objectives
• Define and manage strong sourcing strategy, one that leverages available resources and effectively identifies sales opportunities with relative value to the Akoya offering
• Proactively follow-up on leads, with structured sales activities that yield results, bringing prospects to next step in decision-making
• Consistently define (and redefine) success factors for prospect decisions, with course correction as needed
• Effectively apply sales methodology to negotiate and close deals that will positively impact Akoya’s contribution margin
• Detail all interactions in Salesforce

Consultative Selling:

• Proactively consult to and engage prospect by gathering needs and wants, establishing credibility, recommending solutions and developing a contract that produces mutually beneficial results for Akoya and prospective client
• Conduct prospect interviews with informed dialogue that demonstrates baseline understanding of prospect’s business and enables us to further pinpoint potential value and determine appropriate solutions
• Apply consistent approach to identifying and engaging with decision-makers at prospect organizations; demonstrate knowledge about the factors that influence these decision-makers

Business Development Strategy:

• Increase the profile of Akoya within the industry; build and maintain relationships by partnering, understanding, anticipating and meeting their needs on a timely basis
• Act as resource for marketing, product development, technology and client success teams by identifying new opportunities and reviewing the competitive landscape
• Increase market awareness and enhance Akoya brand, by hosting and/or attending targeted industry events and conferences
• Regularly provide feedback to Akoya leadership team on the market and competitive landscape in order to identify current and future business opportunities

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Requires experience with successfully selling into the banking/credit union, core/digital banking provider and broader financial services space
• 10+ years of successful sales experience in an established technology startup or commercial B2B. 
• Proven track record with consultative sales and success with complex sales cycles
• Exposure to software products and tools in the data management space.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

• Financial services institutional sales experience with a SaaS provider a strong plus
• Data aggregation/data sharing experience a plus
• Preferred experience in marketing/selling products and services as part of a commercial business

Akoya is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.  We’re committed to building an inclusive, welcoming workplace where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to do their best work.

We know that experience can come from many different paths. We value diverse perspectives and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if they don’t meet all of the qualifications. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity at Akoya. 

Akoya is remote-first, with this role open to candidates currently located within commuting distance of Boston, MA, New York, NY, and Raleigh, NC.  While our teams work primarily remote, we are building talent hubs in these locations to create opportunities for in-person collaboration, team connection, and professional development.