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
Senior Account Executives in digital imaging distinguish themselves through consultative selling, complex territory management, and the ability to build lasting executive relationships. Mastery in capital equipment sales, strategic account growth, and excellent communication skills are pivotal for standing out in this field.
While Junior Account Executives often focus on lead generation and supporting sales processes, Senior Account Executives handle intricate sales cycles, engage with C-level decision makers, and develop long-term strategies to expand and deepen client relationships, especially in specialized markets like commercial printing.
Progression often leads to roles such as Account Director or Senior Account Manager, where leadership, strategic oversight, and larger portfolio management become central. Skill growth in financial analysis and consultative selling also opens doors to executive management tracks.
Bedford and surrounding regions have a growing demand for seasoned sales professionals in niche sectors like production printing. While competition exists, candidates with proven territory management and consultative skills often find ample opportunities with companies emphasizing B2B capital equipment.
Travel logistics and regional business cultures impact account management; familiarity with local industry hubs—including Dedham and Hartford—helps optimize client interactions. Additionally, understanding regional market dynamics and transportation allowances supports efficient territory coverage.
Stratus Staffing emphasizes personalized customer engagement, leveraging internal experts to craft solutions that boost client productivity and profitability. Their Senior Account Executives benefit from dedicated resources ensuring each account receives strategic attention aligned with business goals.
Navigating competitive replacements and penetrating new accounts requires resilience and deep industry knowledge. Executives must balance consultative selling with managing complex sales cycles, often coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver customized product solutions.
The base salary range of $90,000 to $100,000, supplemented by commission and a $350 monthly transportation allowance, reflects competitive remuneration for senior sales roles in the commercial printing equipment sector within this region, rewarding performance and territory management expertise.
Success hinges on strong consultative selling, exceptional interpersonal communication, and strategic territory development. Proficiency in financial analysis, adaptability to market shifts, and the ability to engage executive decision makers are equally critical for sustained account growth.
Stratus Staffing integrates a resource-rich environment, emphasizing solution selling with technical specialists, which enhances client engagement. Their focus on long-term strategic account positioning differentiates their Senior Account Executives’ roles from more transactional staffing models.
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