Account Executive, Preqin, Associate
BlackrockAbout this role
Role Overview
As a Middle‑Market Account Executive at Preqin, you will own the full sales cycle and drive new subscription agreements across a defined East Coast territory. You will identify, develop, and close new business while building a strong pipeline. The role requires solid commercial judgment, understanding of financial markets and private capital trends, and the ability to distill complex data and workflows for investors, fund managers, and service providers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the full sales cycle: targeted outreach, discovery, product positioning, demos, proposals, negotiation, and close
- Build and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities—net‑new prospects and whitespace within existing accounts
- Deliver clear, value‑focused demonstrations of Preqin’s private capital solutions and data offerings tailored to middle‑market clients
- Execute territory plans through localized events, coordinated go‑to‑market activity, and lead‑generation efforts
- Produce accurate proposals, maintain clean CRM documentation, and communicate deal progress with precision
Skills & Qualifications
- 1–3 years of quota‑carrying sales experience with closing responsibility (SaaS, financial services, or market data preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to run a structured sales process and meet or exceed targets
- Strong understanding of financial markets, private capital workflows, and industry trends
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills with confidence engaging clients and internal stakeholders
- Data‑driven, detail‑oriented approach to evaluating opportunities, managing pipeline, and preparing materials
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
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