The Account Executive (Long Island SLED) is a key role in the professional sales organization for CCS, a team of highly motivated individuals who are passionate about selling technology that helps our clients achieve their business goals. We are looking for a Rock Star who has a proven track record of technology sales success working with State/Local Government & Education clients who can hit the ground running. We are only looking for the best of the best. We are seeking an individual who is driven by performance-based compensation, as this position enjoys a profit-sharing model through an uncapped commission plan. The sky is the limit, but this position is reserved for the Ultimate Sales Superstar.
Salary: $80,000-$100,000 plus and commission. Pay will be based on experience.
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Leverage a variety of new client acquisition methods (social selling, relationships, lead generation & follow-up activities) and strategies to drive business with new Long Island SLED clients.
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Develop new and repeat business opportunities with assigned Long Island SLED accounts.
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Develop relationships with multiple decision makers within accounts, especially at IT Director and Superintendent level.
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Assist in the building of Custom’s brand recognition with prospects, clients, and first-tier manufacturers.
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Understand and communicate Custom’s product portfolio consisting of consulting and implementation services, first-tier manufacturer technologies, managed services, and staffing (i.e., staff augmentation).
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Establish and maintain relationships with strategic manufacturing partners.
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Obtain and maintain industry sales certifications for all of Custom’s first-tier manufacturers.
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Set meetings with Long Island SLED clients to understand business requirements.
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Qualify sales opportunities, set proper customer expectations, and handle negotiations.
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Communicate effectively with customers and maintain consistent contact with assigned and new accounts.
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Manage a pipeline of opportunities and forecast accurately.
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Participate in sales meetings and training to improve performance, enhance skills, and help build departmental expertise.
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Give demonstrations of various products and services to prospective customers.
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Understand and stay current with partner registration programs and incentives.
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Understand and operate with knowledge of SLED purchasing processes, requirements, timelines, and funding sources (including but not limited to E-Rate, grants, bonds, and financing).
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Work with Solution Consultants to develop proposals and statements of work to sell technology solutions.
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5 years of proven business-to-business sales experience, ideally selling to technology centric, solution-oriented SLED customers.
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Experience in a “Sales Hunter” role where attaining quota or growth targets is highly dependent on new business.
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A leader who is able to persuade and influence opinions as well as confidently overcome challenges while recommending the best solutions for their clients.
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A driven individual who is achievement orientated and motivated by challenges, able to consistently deliver while also aiming to exceed Custom and client targets.
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Customer-oriented with the ability to not only start business relationships, but to have the drive, attitude, and ability to maintain and grow these relationships.
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An effective communicator, able to partner with the Custom’s Solution Consulting staff in presenting solutions as well as listening to and interpreting customer requirements.
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Ability to negotiate contracts, deliverables, and price.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
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CRM experience