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
A Senior Account Executive thrives by combining consultative selling with deep territory analysis, targeting decision-makers in commercial and specialty printing. Developing tailored proposals and leveraging internal technical expertise helps secure long-term client commitments, especially in high-production printing sectors.
Bedford's proximity to smaller cities means Account Executives often manage broader territories with diverse client types, demanding flexible travel and personalized relationship-building. Unlike dense metros, success hinges on penetrating niche industrial markets and adapting to regional business cultures.
Senior Account Executives typically hold a bachelor's degree coupled with over five years of B2B equipment sales experience, including engagement with C-level stakeholders. Their skillset extends to complex consultative sales cycles, financial analysis, and strategic territory development.
Holding a Senior Account Executive title often opens pathways to leadership roles such as Account Manager or Director positions. It signifies mastery in managing large accounts, driving revenue growth, and mentoring junior staff, positioning professionals for executive management tracks.
Yes, Bedford's market demands more travel and relationship cultivation across dispersed client bases, while Hartford and Dedham benefit from denser commercial printing hubs, requiring tailored sales strategies that address local industry competition and client sophistication.
At Horizon Search, Inc., the Senior Account Executive is empowered to integrate cutting-edge printing technologies into client workflows. The company emphasizes consultative selling and cross-functional collaboration to tailor solutions, reinforcing its leadership in North American and Caribbean markets.
Horizon Search, Inc. focuses on a diverse territory encompassing the Northeast and Caribbean, requiring executives to balance complex sales cycles with multi-market adaptability. Their incentive structures and transportation allowances enhance competitiveness, reflecting a commitment to rewarding performance.
Senior Account Executives in Bedford, NH typically earn base salaries ranging from $90,000 to $100,000, supplemented by commission incentives. This compensation aligns with regional demand for experienced sales professionals specializing in capital equipment and consultative selling.
Emphasize consultative selling abilities, proficiency in managing long sales cycles, and strong interpersonal communication. Demonstrated success in territory growth, financial analysis, and engaging C-level executives will make your profile highly competitive.
Effective time management enables prioritizing high-potential accounts while travel readiness ensures coverage across multiple cities, including overnight stays. These traits are crucial to maintaining consistent client engagement and meeting sales targets in expansive Northeast territories.
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