Senior Account Executive
Location: Near one of the following: Dedham, MA; Hartford, CT; Bedford, NH; Rhode Island
Overview:
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.
Responsibilities:
· 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.
· Manages complex sales cycles utilizing a consultative solution selling approach.
· Develops proposals outlining unique customer business applications, pricing and implementation plans.
· Coordinates service and software support and establishes appropriate resources for each account.
· Utilizes internal resources (product specialists, solutions engineers and technicians) to effectively present solutions.
· Coordinates consistent behavior of representation in strategic direction of each account.
Qualifications:
· 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.
· Experience in selling Capital Equipment to C level decision makers.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
· Possess strong business and financial analytical skills.
· 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.
· Flexibility to identify and adapt to changes as needed to maximize success.
· Strong consultative solution selling skills.
· Excellent time management, listening and interpersonal skills.
· 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.
Freqently Asked Questions
Success in Bedford's competitive printing sector demands Account Executives to customize pitches by thoroughly understanding commercial printing needs and decision-maker priorities. Local market nuances and client profitability goals shape strategic territory development, ensuring sustained growth in high production printing sales.
Senior Account Executives excel by combining consultative selling with deep business and financial analysis, enabling them to engage C-level executives effectively. Their expertise in managing complex sales cycles and crafting tailored proposals sets them apart, especially in capital equipment sectors like digital imaging.
Elevating to a Senior Account Executive role offers exposure to strategic account management and high-stakes negotiations with corporate clients. The position emphasizes long-term relationship building and territory growth, appealing to professionals aiming to leverage their sales expertise in a specialized, fast-evolving market.
Working at Management Business Solutions Inc involves navigating a diverse Northeast territory with varied printing environments. Executives must balance consultative selling and technical coordination, adapting to specific customer needs while utilizing internal resources to enhance product positioning and client satisfaction.
The company provides robust internal resources, including product specialists and technical teams, to assist Senior Account Executives in crafting compelling solutions. Additionally, structured incentive plans and transportation allowances motivate and facilitate efficient territory coverage across Bedford, Dedham, Hartford, and Rhode Island.
Bedford's market sees moderate competition for senior sales roles in digital imaging, with candidates needing strong consultative selling skills and local industry knowledge. Understanding regional client profiles and maintaining flexible travel availability are key advantages in standing out among peers.
Base salaries typically range from $90,000 to $100,000, complemented by commission structures and monthly transportation allowances. Variations hinge on territory performance and experience, reflecting the specialized nature of capital equipment sales in the Northeast printing market.
While Bedford offers steady opportunities in industrial digital imaging sales, Hartford and Dedham present larger markets with increased client diversity. This results in slightly higher competition but also broader account growth potential for Senior Account Executives skilled in consultative, territory-driven sales.
Progression often includes expanding territory responsibilities, enhanced leadership in strategic account management, and increased involvement in high-value negotiations. The role’s scope allows for developing expertise in B2B capital equipment sales, paving the way for senior management or enterprise account executive positions.
A bachelor's degree combined with five-plus years in business-to-business sales, especially involving production printing equipment, is vital. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong analytical skills, and demonstrated ability to engage C-level decision-makers significantly enhance performance and career longevity.
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