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
Bedford's market for Senior Account Executives in production printing is moderately competitive, influenced by proximity to hubs like Dedham and Hartford. Candidates with strong consultative selling skills and experience engaging C-level executives stand out, as companies seek professionals who can navigate complex sales cycles effectively.
Managing sales across Bedford, Dedham, and Hartford requires adaptability due to varying customer demands and regional business cultures. Travel logistics and building relationships with diverse commercial printing clients are critical, demanding strategic planning and excellent time management to maximize sales opportunities in each area.
Senior Account Executives typically demonstrate advanced expertise in consultative solution selling, territory management, and engaging executive decision makers. Unlike junior roles, they handle complex sales cycles, develop long-term strategies, and possess strong financial analytical skills essential for driving business growth in specialized sectors.
A Senior Account Executive focuses heavily on acquiring new business through consultative selling and territory expansion, while an Account Manager Senior often emphasizes client retention and service coordination. The executive role demands proactive pipeline development and strategic proposal creation tailored to commercial printing needs.
At Searchstars Inc, a Senior Account Executive can advance toward roles like Account Executive Director or Senior Account Manager, leveraging their expertise in high-value client engagement and strategic sales. Growth paths often involve broader territory oversight and leadership responsibilities within the commercial and industrial printing markets.
Searchstars Inc supports its Senior Account Executives with a competitive base salary, commission plans, and a transportation allowance, facilitating sales activities throughout Bedford and neighboring territories. Access to product specialists and technical teams further strengthens client presentations and solution delivery.
Searchstars Inc leverages cross-functional teams including product specialists and solutions engineers who collaborate with Senior Account Executives to tailor proposals and troubleshoot client needs. This integrated approach enhances credibility and aligns technical solutions closely with customer business objectives.
The typical salary for a Senior Account Executive in Bedford, NH, within commercial printing sales ranges from $90,000 to $100,000 annually, complemented by incentive commissions and a monthly transportation allowance. This compensation reflects the specialized expertise and travel demands of the role.
At Searchstars Inc, the seniority level expands client engagement to include strategic interactions with C-level executives, complex sales negotiations, and long-term account growth planning. This contrasts with standard roles that may focus more on transactional sales and less on consultative solution selling.
Success in this multi-state territory requires exceptional territory management, consultative selling abilities, and resilience to navigate diverse commercial printing markets. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are vital for crafting compelling proposals and sustaining executive-level relationships.
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