Senior Account Executive - Production Equipment
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
In Bedford, NH, Senior Account Executives often balance close client relationships with regional travel, unlike larger cities where roles might focus on bigger but less frequent accounts. The local market demands adaptability to diverse industries, emphasizing consultative sales and personalized service.
Exceptional communication skills, deep industry knowledge, and strategic territory management distinguish Account Executives ready for senior positions. Proven ability to engage C-level decision-makers and manage complex sales cycles is essential for growth in this specialized sector.
Yes, navigating competitive markets with established vendors requires resilience and a consultative approach. Understanding regional business cultures and tailoring solutions for diverse printing environments enhances success in the Northeast territory.
Highlighting a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong financial analytical skills, and successful capital equipment sales to C-level clients can significantly boost candidacy.
Schuback Search Associates emphasizes territory growth through personalized customer strategies and leveraging internal technical resources, ensuring that Senior Account Executives meet local client demands effectively in Bedford and surrounding regions.
This role offers exposure to a broad industrial digital imaging market with a strong focus on consultative selling and long-term client relationships, fostering career advancement through strategic territory development and cross-functional collaboration.
The base salary generally falls between $90,000 and $100,000, complemented by commission incentives and a monthly transportation allowance around $350, reflecting the specialized expertise required and travel demands.
Travel within the assigned territory, including flights and overnight stays, necessitates flexibility but also offers dynamic engagement with clients. Bedford’s balance of suburban life with regional accessibility supports manageable commuting alongside industry travel.
Demand is stable with opportunities tied to the region’s manufacturing and commercial printing sectors. Candidates with consultative sales experience and territory management skills are particularly sought after to capitalize on growth potential.
Senior Account Executives lead strategic account development, engage high-level decision-makers, and manage longer sales cycles with tailored proposals, whereas standard Account Executives may focus more on transactional sales and customer support.
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