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Account Executive, Investment Strategy Analyst
Multiple locations on-site full time mid 17d ago
About this role
country: US
all locations: [New York, NY Washington, DC]
commitment: Full-time
department:
location: New York, NY
team: Business Development - Intelligence
What You’ll Be Working On:
Own the full sales cycle—from first outreach through close—within the investment strategy vertical
Support pipeline development across buy-side and sell-side firms in partnership with team leadership
Build relationships with CIOs, Portfolio Managers, Analysts, Strategists, and Data leaders
Consistently work toward and achieve ARR targets
Work with clients to identify where our data fits into their investment process, including:
Consumer demand as a leading indicator
Brand strength and pricing power
Sector and thematic trend validation
Macro sentiment tracking
Political and regulatory risk
Translate Morning Consult data into clear, actionable insights for investment audiences—articulating value before buyers know they need it
Help clients understand the value of our data relative to other research and alternative data sources
Establish Morning Consult as a credible, differentiated partner in the investment space and position our data as a complement to fundamental and quantitative strategies
Share market feedback to help refine our product and go-to-market approach
Partner closely with Strategy, Research, Product, and Customer Success to deliver strong client outcomes
Contribute to messaging, case studies, and sales materials for the financial services vertical
About You and What You’ve Done:
3+ years of experience in sales or a client-facing role (SaaS, data, finance, consulting, or similar environments)
You have a background at a company whose core product is data or intelligence —you understand what it means to sell an insight-driven product and create demand where none previously existed
You’re comfortable carrying or working toward a revenue target
Having familiarity with buy-side and/or sell-side firms is a plus, but not required
You have a solid understanding of how alternative data informs investment research and portfolio strategy
You’re comfortable engaging in conversations around macro trends, sectors, and business dynamics
You have high data literacy and an ability to communicate methodology and insights credibly
You’re curious, proactive, and motivated to learn in a new space
You’re comfortable operating in ambiguity and helping shape a growing business
You bring a thoughtful, consultative approach to problem-solving and client conversations
You have strong communication skills and can build trust with a range of stakeholders
You take ownership of your work and follow through
What Success Looks Like:
Establish Morning Consult Intelligence as a recognized provider within the investment strategy community
Build and grow a durable book of business across institutional investment clients
Develop repeatable, investment-focused use cases and commercial narratives
Drive meaningful ARR growth within the financial services vertical
Note: We view the above section as a guide, not a checklist. Research shows that underrepresented/marginalized groups are less likely to apply for a job if they feel that they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. We welcome diverse and non-traditional backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t satisfy every single bullet on this list! It’s expected that you’ll learn and grow throughout your time at Morning Consult, so if you’re open to building new skills, we’d love to hear from you.