Sales Account Executive

Software and Services Company
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2024

We are looking for an ambitious hunter sales executive who lives in the OH/IN/KY area to transform an established market through the introduction of innovative technology to a well-defined target customer. The ideal candidate will have a winning mindset and a hunter mentality who knows how to separate themselves, their company, and their technology from the competition.

To be successful you must live within the assigned territory and have to sell, not simply take orders, so the right person must be a highly motivated, confident, hard-working selling professional.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be hunting and closing sales opportunities while being the face of the company within your assigned territory. Account management and territory management will be your responsibility. Proven experience selling software solutions to government entities is a plus.

You will:

  • Be responsible for sales activities within assigned territory including prospecting, developing relationships, creating/pursuing/closing sales to new accounts as well as increasing revenue with existing customers through cross-sales.
  • Work with marketing, sales support, and management to establish a marketing communication plan for the assigned territory to promote the company’s products and services.
  • Develop and deliver sales presentations and close sales in a professional and effective manner. Prepare sales and marketing proposals for customers on products and services. Actively participate in the coordination and facilitation of trade shows, user group meetings, and industry conventions.
  • Maintain an up-to-date understanding of industry trends, technical developments, and government regulations that affect the target market. Establish and maintain industry contacts to cultivate sales opportunities.
  • Participate in sales forecasting and planning. Research, develop, and maintain long and short-range sales goals within the assigned region. Produce regular sales planning and forecasting plans. Monitor, analyze, and communicate sales data, via management software, to contribute to the product/service planning. Maintain accurate records in the sales CRM regarding activity, pipeline development, and forecasting.
  • Provide problem resolution, client satisfaction, and sales follow-up.

About You

You are passionate about sales and providing best-in-class solutions to your client base and you deliver results. You love new technology. You have:

  • Proven success in prospecting, relationship building, and selling technical solutions and systems
  • Broad knowledge and demonstrated experience in solutions-oriented selling with a consultancy value-added approach to specific industry and customer needs
  • The ability to be creative in identifying and developing relationships with customers and potential customers
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally with customers and company staff; The ability to be proficient in the Company’s products and services, and communicate value to current and potential customers
  • Strong proven track record of achieving results; Excellent work ethic and sales abilities
  • Ability to formulate sales and marketing plans for designated territory, region or specific client needs
  • Five plus years of software/technology sales experience with a background in government sales preferred
  • Sales experience with ECM (enterprise content management)/document management systems; case management systems and land records systems experience a plus
  • Commitment to excellence, integrity, accountability, and professionalism
  • The ability to travel approximately 50% - 75% on overnight stays

Direct hire, full-time opportunity. No contractors or third parties, please.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those applicants who are to be considered will be contacted. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without company sponsorship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience level:

  • 5 years

Supplemental pay types:

  • Commission pay

Travel requirement:

  • Up to 75% travel

Application Question(s):

  • Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship to work in the U.S.?
  • What is your desired salary range?

Willingness to travel:

  • 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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