Coface
Sales Executive
Houston, TX, United States
Sponsorship not specified$80k-$120kDetected 36 days ago
SalesOutbound SalesCollaborationMentoringUnderwriting
About the role
- Coface is entering an exciting phase of long‑term growth across North America, and we are looking to add a high‑performing Sales Executive to our Commercial Sales team.
- In this role, you will sell specialized financial risk solutions-including domestic and export trade credit insurance-to CFOs, business owners, and senior finance leaders.
- You'll operate with autonomy, backed by a well‑recognized global brand, strong underwriting expertise, and a clear growth strategy.
Responsibilities
- Drive new business growth by prospecting, developing, and closing middle‑market accounts through consultative, value‑based selling.
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities through outbound prospecting, referrals from banks and insurance brokers, and strategic networking.
- Develop a portfolio of clients aligned with Coface's long‑term growth and retention objectives.
- Partner closely with internal teams (underwriting, risk, client services) to deliver best‑in‑class solutions and service.
- The opportunity to represent a globally respected brand with deep expertise, strong underwriting support, and a differentiated product portfolio.
Requirements
- A proven B2B sales professional with at least 3+ years of success selling trade credit solutions, financial, banking, insurance, or complex B2B solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to win new logos, grow accounts, and retain long‑term clients.
- Strong communicator with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear business value.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Trade Credit Insurance experience is a plus, but not required.
- Active P&C license preferred, or willingness to obtain licensing within 60 days of hire.
Compensation
- Achieve and exceed annual revenue goals through a combination of new client acquisition and renewal of existing policies.
- Competitive compensation package including a strong base salary and an uncapped commission plan that rewards new business development and long‑term client growth.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package featuring medical, dental, and vision coverage, with a variety of plans to choose from to meet your individual and family needs.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation time and 11 paid company holidays to support rest, balance, and recharge.
- Service and grow existing client relationships by monitoring programs, identifying coverage needs, and uncovering expansion opportunities.
Company info
- At Coface, we make trade happen everyday.
- Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.
- With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring - all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.
- Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter.
- We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.
- Shape the future of trade with us.
- Join our Happeners!
- The Opportunity
- This is a high‑impact, front‑line sales role for a true hunter who thrives on opening doors, winning new clients, and building long‑term relationships with middle‑market companies.
- Be part of a long‑term growth strategy in North America with real investment behind it.
This listing is sourced directly from Coface's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.