At MassMutual Ventures, we are fortunate to have been early and long-term partners to our portfolio of category-defining businesses that are located across the globe. Learn more about their available opportunities below.
Milieu Insight
Milieu Insight is a consumer research and data integration and analytics company, which is expanding into the AI-enabled decision-making space. We help businesses thrive in a data-driven world of rapid change, where the need for reliable, actionable information for strategic decisions has never been greater. We believe in the transformative power of going beyond insights and we’re driven by our passionto understand people - how they think, feel and act. Through smart automation, artificial intelligence and best-in-class technology, a core focus on user experience, and most importantly, an amazing team, we collect, integrate and deliver consumer insights and business recommendations like noother company around.
We collect our data through a proprietary mobile app known as Milieu Surveys. The opinions shared by our community ofpanellists are synthesised through our proprietary algorithms, allowing us togain a deep understanding of what drives their personal and social motivations,as well as their consumption habits. Clients access consumer insights and recommendations through our innovative, AI-enabled query and recommendation portal.
We’re a team ofexplorers, always looking for new, better and more effective ways of working inour craft. Our curiosity pushes us to challenge the status quo, design andbuild cutting edge solutions, and even challenge our clients to embrace newways of thinking about and using consumer insight.
So if you’re someonewho isn’t comfortable wandering off the beaten track and challengingconvention, we’re probably not the right fit for each other. But if you are,read on!
We are looking for a Seasoned Sales Executive who will bebased in New York City with the following key responsibilities
- Find and close new business opportunities within the target market segment – typically consumer brands, advertising and media agencies and media companies.
- Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and decision-makers at client organizations.
- Assess client needs and present solutions that fit their business goals.
- Lead the entire sales cycle, from initial contact to contract closing.
- Work with internal teams, including marketing, product development, and customer success, to ensure client satisfaction and product alignment.
- Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and competitors.
- Use CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) to track sales, manage pipelines, and provide sales forecasts.
- Attend industry events and conferences to promote solutions and generate leads.
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 5+ years of successful sales experience in market research, SaaS, data integration, or decision-making platforms.
- Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
- Deep understanding of market research, data integration, and their use in business decision-making.
- Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and other sales tools.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload
- Creative thinker and proactive problem solver
- A positive, “can do” attitude
- You like a fun, tech-focused, fast-paced start-up environment
- You are responsible, accountable and can work well independently and with others in a fast-paced environment
- You are resourceful and open minded
- You demonstrate strong analytical thinking, organizational skills & attention to detail.
- You have excellent communication skills
- You embrace change, and can adapt to a changing work environment
- You’re a trailblazer, and are comfortable paving a new path to find solutions and ways of working
We’re going to be honest here. If yougrew up dreaming of working for an established, well known company with anoffice in a swanky building, Milieu will probably not be for you!
On the contrary, we would love to havea chat with you if most of the following statements describe who you are:
- I have always wanted to create a legacy of my own
- I am motivated by a sense of achievement, and creating new things excites me.
- I understand the importance of productive and persistent hard work but also understand that taking rests, having fun, spending time with loved ones and generally soaking in life’s experiences are equally important
- I know that doing great things doesn’t come easy, and that every time I stumble along the way only makes me stronger
Regardless of your past professional experience, at Milieu we will embrace your interests and strengths and try todevelop them in the right way. We’ll ensure that you leave us not only with the nuts and bolts of our business, but also with experiences and skills that youcan use for the rest of your life.