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
At Lordan Associates, the Senior Account Executive position emphasizes strategic territory development across the Northeast with a focus on high production commercial printing markets. Unlike entry-level roles, it demands consultative selling skills and managing complex sales cycles, offering a blend of technical expertise and relationship-building unique to this sector.
Success hinges on strong consultative selling abilities, proficiency in managing C-level relationships, and a solid grasp of business-to-business capital equipment sales. Additionally, strong territory management and communication skills are vital to navigate complex sales cycles and meet aggressive targets in this specialized industry.
Daily tasks involve engaging with decision makers to assess needs, crafting tailored proposals, coordinating with technical teams, and strategizing account growth. Travel within the territory, including overnight trips, is common to maintain client relationships and uncover new business opportunities.
Bedford's market shows steady demand for experienced account executives with a niche in production printing, driven by regional commercial and specialty printing businesses. Candidates with a consultative sales approach and strong networking skills are better positioned to succeed amid moderate local competition.
While no mandatory certifications exist, specialized sales training in manufacturing or capital equipment, combined with proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial analysis, can enhance candidacy. Local workshops focusing on B2B sales strategy occasionally add competitive advantages.
Lordan Associates integrates a collaborative approach by leveraging internal specialists for solution presentations, providing a robust support system. Their incentive plans paired with a solid base salary and transportation allowance reflect a competitive compensation package tailored for sales professionals covering extensive territories.
The company fosters cross-functional collaboration with product experts and technicians, ensuring tailored solutions for clients. This support helps executives navigate intricate sales processes confidently, aligning with company strategies while maximizing customer satisfaction and profitability.
Typically, salaries range between $90,000 to $100,000 annually, accompanied by commission-based incentives. Additional benefits may include transportation allowances, reflecting industry standards for senior sales roles in capital equipment across the Bedford region.
Senior titles generally indicate leadership in managing larger territories, more complex sales cycles, and higher-level client interactions. These roles often require seasoned strategic planning and greater responsibility for revenue growth, positioning professionals for future executive management opportunities.
Transitioning involves mastering consultative selling, engaging with C-suite decision makers, and handling longer, more intricate sales processes. Developing resilience to meet stringent sales targets and managing extensive territories with frequent travel are key hurdles in this career advancement.
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