Key Account Director, Mortgage

Department: Sales

Location: US Remote

Compensation: $150K – $310K • Offers Commission • Uncapped Commission Potential

Employment Type: FullTime

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 hunters 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 Bachelors 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 youre ready to take on a dynamic and rewarding position, we want to hear from you!