Senior Account Executive - Production Equipment
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
Advancement as a Senior Account Executive in commercial printing often involves mastering consultative sales techniques, building strong client relationships, and managing complex sales cycles. Growth can lead to leadership roles overseeing larger territories or strategic accounts, reflecting increasing expertise in production equipment and customer profitability.
Senior Account Executives typically demonstrate enhanced consultative selling abilities, deeper financial analysis skills, and stronger territory management. They also engage C-level decision makers more confidently and handle longer, more complex sales cycles compared to entry-level or mid-tier Account Executives.
In Bedford, NH, a Senior Account Executive manages client relationships in high production printing, develops strategic sales plans, and coordinates with internal product specialists. Frequent travel within the northeast region is common, alongside tailoring solutions to boost clients’ operational efficiency and profitability.
Yes, challenges include navigating a competitive landscape with established vendors, addressing diverse client needs from corporate in-plants to specialty printing, and managing extensive travel. Effective territory planning and relationship building are crucial for success in this region.
Retail Options offers a competitive base salary between $90,000-$100,000 plus commissions, complemented by a $350 monthly transportation allowance. Their support infrastructure includes access to product specialists and engineers, empowering Senior Account Executives to deliver tailored solutions effectively.
Retail Options positions Senior Account Executives as key drivers of consultative sales, fostering long-term client partnerships. These executives coordinate cross-functional resources to tailor solutions and maintain strategic account behaviors, ensuring alignment with client profitability and productivity goals.
Bedford’s demand for Senior Account Executives in specialized sectors like production printing is steady but competitive. Candidates with strong consultative sales experience and territory management skills stand out, especially those willing to travel extensively across the Northeast.
Salaries for Senior Account Executives in Bedford typically range from $90,000 to $100,000 base, with additional commissions and transportation allowances. This reflects the specialized nature of the role and the high level of expertise required in capital equipment sales.
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