Key Account Director, Mortgage

Join our mission to transform the mortgage industry with innovative fintech solutions. We are seeking a results-driven Key Account Director to drive significant revenue growth by securing new logos and expanding our footprint within existing accounts across a dedicated geographical territory. This is a high-impact role where your strategic prowess in complex sales cycles will directly contribute to our market expansion and success. This role requires a hunter's mentality and a tactical approach to managing sales cycles, from prospecting to close. Expected Duties: - Drive New Business: Develop and implement strategic sales plans to acquire, qualify, and close new customer opportunities (banks, credit unions, independent mortgage bankers) using company-provided tools and a defined sales process. - Build a Robust Pipeline: Develop and manage a qualified sales pipeline valued at 3 to 4 times your assigned quota to ensure consistent Closed WON results. - Navigate Complexity: Lead large, intricate sales cycles, including coordinating complex customer RFPs and engaging with buying committees averaging 5-10 stakeholders in the mortgage sector. - Strategic Growth: Expand existing relationships with MeridianLink customers, identifying and capitalizing on cross-selling opportunities to maximize account value. - Market Influence: Provide vital marketplace insights to the ML Product Team, influencing our product roadmap with deep mortgage industry expertise. Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - A Bachelor's degree and 6-8 years of related experience, ideally within the mortgage industry or selling enterprise software/fintech solutions. - Proven expertise in sophisticated analytical problem-solving and creative solution development to address unique client needs. - Strong ability to enhance and leverage relationships with senior internal and external partners, often requiring skilled persuasion and negotiation. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to drive growth and make a significant impact on our sales efforts in the mortgage industry. If you're ready to take on a dynamic and rewarding position, we want to hear from you!