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 possess advanced consultative selling skills, strategic territory management, and experience engaging C-level clients. They handle complex sales cycles and develop long-term business strategies, differentiating them from standard Account Executives who focus more on transactional sales and account maintenance.
Starting as an Account Executive, professionals can advance by sharpening their consultative sales expertise, building robust client relationships, and demonstrating leadership in managing territories. Gaining experience with capital equipment sales and decision-maker engagement often paves the way to senior account executive or managerial positions.
A day often involves strategizing target account outreach, engaging with commercial printing decision-makers, coordinating with technical teams for solution presentations, and managing complex sales proposals. Travel within the Northeast territory, including trips to nearby cities, complements client meetings to foster strong business partnerships.
Career Search Associates provides a supportive environment with access to diverse client portfolios in digital imaging, enabling Senior Account Executives to leverage cutting-edge products. The firm emphasizes long-term client value, offers structured incentive plans, and encourages strategic growth in high-potential Northeast markets.
This role uniquely combines capital equipment sales with a consultative approach in niche printing markets across the Northeast. Unlike broader account executive positions, it demands strong financial acumen, territory development strategies, and frequent travel, aligned with Career Search Associates' commitment to high-value client engagement.
Bedford's market shows growing demand for experienced sales professionals skilled in capital equipment and digital solutions. Employers seek candidates with proven consultative sales success and adaptability, reflecting the region's competitive landscape and emphasis on technological innovation in printing services.
The Bedford area features moderate competition, with employers prioritizing candidates who combine technical knowledge of production printing with strong relationship-building skills. The presence of multiple industries requiring advanced printing solutions sustains steady demand for seasoned account executives.
Salary ranges for Senior Account Executives in Bedford typically fall between $90,000 and $100,000 annually, often supplemented with commission and incentives. This compensation reflects the specialized nature of capital equipment sales and the strategic responsibilities tied to territory growth in this sector.
Career Search Associates fosters growth by providing access to internal experts such as product specialists and solution engineers. This collaboration enhances sales strategies, deepens market knowledge, and equips Senior Account Executives with tools to navigate complex sales cycles effectively.
Candidates must be prepared for frequent regional travel across Bedford, Dedham, Hartford, and Rhode Island, including overnight stays. This ensures direct engagement with key clients and supports the development of long-term business relationships essential to the role's success.
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