Strategic Account Executive - FinServ (NYC)

About the role

Redis is seeking a Senior Strategic Sales Representative to drive new business and account growth within Hedge Fund and Asset Management firms. You will sell the core Redis platform and the new Redis Iris offering to capital markets clients.

Key responsibilities

• Own new sales and expansion across Hedge Fund and Asset Manager accounts, including competitive displacements.
• Represent the full Redis platform in capital markets sales cycles and lead joint account‑planning with clients.
• Build and manage executive relationships with heads of trading, CIOs, CTOs, CFOs, and portfolio managers.
• Translate emerging AI‑driven use cases into clear business cases for technical and non‑technical buyers.
• Run the full sales cycle independently while coordinating with solution architects, professional services, marketing, and customer success.

Required profile

• 6+ years of quota‑carrying enterprise sales experience with a track record of closing net‑new logos.
• Direct experience selling into Hedge Funds and/or Asset Managers, preferably with trading, investment, or data infrastructure technology.
• Strong network across the capital markets ecosystem is a plus.
• Self‑directed, hunter mentality comfortable building pipeline from scratch.

Required skills

• Salesforce
• LinkedIn Sales Navigator
• AI‑assisted prospecting tools
• Dialer platforms

What we offer

• Base salary $154,000‑$192,500 per year.
• Discretionary bonuses, stock options, and commission plan.
• 401(k) plan, unlimited time off, and learning & development opportunities.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits and commuter benefits based on location.