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
Senior Account Executives in Bedford, NH typically require over five years of B2B sales experience, especially with capital equipment. Their expertise in consultative selling and managing complex sales cycles sets them apart from entry-level roles, emphasizing strategic territory management and C-level engagement.
Advancement often leads to executive account management or director-level roles. For a Senior Account Executive, mastering consultative sales, building long-term client relationships, and demonstrating leadership in territory expansion are essential for climbing the corporate ladder in commercial printing.
Daily responsibilities include engaging decision-makers, crafting tailored proposals, coordinating internal specialists, and managing sales pipelines. They also involve frequent travel within the assigned territory to maintain and grow customer accounts in commercial and specialty printing segments.
Bedford’s market shows moderate competition with steady demand for skilled sales professionals in printing solutions. Unlike metropolitan hubs, recruiters often value regional travel flexibility and strong territory management skills, reflecting the dispersed clientele across New England.
Senior Account Executives in Bedford can anticipate a base salary between $90,000 and $100,000, complemented by commissions and incentives. Glassrecruiters also offer a monthly transportation allowance, reflecting the travel-intensive nature of the role.
Glassrecruiters emphasizes a consultative sales approach, providing access to technical specialists and solution engineers. This support enables executives to develop customized proposals and maintain strong client relationships in high-production commercial printing sectors.
Challenges include navigating complex sales cycles across diverse printing environments and managing extensive travel demands. Executives must adapt quickly to evolving market conditions while maintaining consistent, strategic client engagement throughout the region.
Senior roles focus heavily on strategic account development, leadership in sales processes, and engaging high-level decision makers. In contrast, junior positions prioritize foundational sales skills, client prospecting, and learning territory management basics.
Given the territory spans parts of MA, CT, NH, and RI, travel often involves flying or long drives, including overnight stays. Successful executives balance efficient route planning with client meetings to maximize sales activities without burnout.
Glassrecruiters offers a competitive base salary with commission-based incentives and a transportation stipend, acknowledging the role’s travel intensity. Their structured incentive plan is designed to reward sustained sales performance in a specialized printing market.
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