Our client is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean markets. They are currently seeking a Senior Account Executive for the Northeast covering the areas noted above. As an SAE, you will cover a targeted area for our client’s high production printing in commercial printing, service bureau’s, corporate in-plants, and specialty printing environments.
· Engages key executives and decision makers to identify and develop customer business needs through promotion of client’s products
· Develops productive business relationships and provide superior level of dedicated support with existing and new customers to add value to the customer's productivity and profitability goals.
· Develops the territory to grow accounts through competitive replacements and net new account adds to territory.
· Creates and manages a short and long-term strategy to position our products and services for a long-term commitment.
· Demonstrates drive and resilience necessary to meet established targets and acceptable level of sales activities.
· Develops proposals outlining unique customer business applications, pricing and implementation plans.
· Utilizes internal resources (product specialists, solutions engineers and technicians) to effectively present solutions.
· Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 5 years of related experience.
· Experience selling business-to-business Production Printing equipment or related capital equipment.
· Ability to demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills in relaying ideas, information, and solutions in an engaging and confident manner.
· Strong territory management skills with proven success identifying potential customers and applications.
· Travel throughout assigned territory, including flying to additional cities and will include overnights (valid driver's license and acceptable driving record necessary).
Base salary for this role is ideally in the $90,000-100,000 range with incentive plan / commission under the terms of the applicable plan. Additional transportation allowance in the amount of $350/month.
Senior Account Executive
Location: Near one of the following: Dedham, MA; Hartford, CT; Bedford, NH; Rhode Island
Overview:
Responsibilities:
· Manages complex sales cycles utilizing a consultative solution selling approach.
· Coordinates service and software support and establishes appropriate resources for each account.
· Coordinates consistent behavior of representation in strategic direction of each account.
Qualifications:
· Experience in selling Capital Equipment to C level decision makers.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
· Possess strong business and financial analytical skills.
· Flexibility to identify and adapt to changes as needed to maximize success.
· Strong consultative solution selling skills.
· Excellent time management, listening and interpersonal skills.
Freqently Asked Questions
In Bedford, NH, Senior Account Executives often focus on consultative selling within industrial digital imaging, requiring travel across the Northeast. Compared to Dedham or Hartford, the territory size and client profile may vary, impacting sales strategies and relationship-building approaches specific to local market demands.
While no strict certifications are mandatory, proficiency in capital equipment sales, strong financial analysis, and advanced Microsoft Office skills are highly valued. Familiarity with regional business-to-business printing markets also gives candidates an edge in Bedford's competitive environment.
Senior Account Executives usually bring over five years of specialized experience in capital equipment sales and a proven track record in managing complex sales cycles. They demonstrate expert consultative selling abilities and resilience in meeting targets that junior roles might not require.
Account Executives with strong performance and strategic territory management skills can advance to senior roles like Senior Account Executive or Account Director. These positions often involve handling larger accounts, leading strategic sales initiatives, and influencing company growth at higher levels.
Telequest Communications Inc emphasizes consultative solution selling, requiring Senior Account Executives to deeply understand digital imaging products and customer business needs. This specialized approach helps in delivering tailored proposals that align with client profitability and productivity goals.
At Telequest, navigating multi-regional territories including the US, Latin America, and the Caribbean demands adaptability and strong travel management. Executives must coordinate cross-functional resources internally to meet diverse client needs, setting it apart from roles with more localized focus.
The base salary typically ranges between $90,000 and $100,000, complemented by an incentive commission plan. Additionally, candidates receive a monthly transportation allowance of $350, reflecting the travel demands within the assigned Northeast territory.
Daily tasks include engaging key decision-makers, crafting strategic sales plans, managing complex sales cycles, and leveraging internal specialists for solution presentations. The role also demands regular travel and proactive territory development to secure both new and replacement accounts.
Bedford's market is moderately competitive, with demand driven by niche capital equipment sales in printing. Candidates with strong consultative skills and regional territory experience often stand out, while the blend of travel and technical knowledge narrows the talent pool.
Flexibility to adapt sales approaches based on client type—commercial printing, corporate in-plants, or specialty printing—is crucial. Executives must also pivot strategies to counter competitive replacements and identify new business opportunities effectively across a diverse geographic territory.
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