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 this role requires deep knowledge of commercial and specialty printing markets, especially in high production printing equipment. Familiarity with consultative solution selling to C-level executives and understanding client productivity needs in digital imaging solutions significantly boosts performance in Bedford and surrounding areas.
Working around Bedford involves managing a multi-city territory including Dedham, MA and Hartford, CT, demanding frequent travel and overnight stays. Effective territory planning and adaptability to varied client locations are crucial to maintaining strong business relationships and meeting sales targets.
Account Executives in this niche often advance toward senior management or director roles by showcasing strong consultative sales, territory growth, and client retention skills. Mastery in managing complex sales cycles and consistently exceeding targets opens doors to leadership positions within industrial digital imaging sectors.
Clear, confident presentations tailored to executive-level audiences are essential. This role demands persuasive dialogue that aligns client business goals with product benefits, supported by sharp listening abilities and effective interpersonal interactions to foster long-term partnerships.
The base salary typically ranges between $90,000 and $100,000 with commission incentives. This compensation aligns well with regional standards for capital equipment sales roles, factoring in additional transportation allowances and the complexity of managing a broad territory across multiple states.
Stephens International offers access to a broad digital imaging product portfolio servicing diverse markets including Latin America and the Caribbean. Their emphasis on strategic account growth and support resources like product specialists cultivates a collaborative environment for sales success.
Yes, the company provides integrated support from solutions engineers and technical staff, enabling Account Executives to present comprehensive, customized proposals. This collaborative approach enhances consultative selling effectiveness and strengthens client trust in complex product offerings.
Demand remains steady for experienced sales professionals specializing in B2B production printing capital equipment. Local enterprises value candidates with proven territory management and the ability to engage C-level decision makers, reflecting a competitive but opportunity-rich landscape.
Bedford’s moderate cost of living supports salary figures near the $90K-$100K range for senior sales roles, balancing competitive pay with transportation allowances. This ensures that compensation packages attract skilled executives while reflecting regional economic conditions.
Navigating varying customer expectations, coordinating with diverse internal teams, and maintaining consistent engagement despite travel demands are common hurdles. Success depends on strong time management, adaptability, and the ability to tailor solutions to distinct market needs within the territory.
Find The Related Jobs
Career Development Partners
Senior Account Executive
Bedford, NH