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Smart Source LLC

Account Executive

Reposted 3 Months Ago
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Mid level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Mid level
Responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships, driving sales growth, and delivering presentations. Requires strong negotiation and market analysis skills.
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As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with clients, identifying new business opportunities, and driving sales growth. You will use your excellent communication skills to deliver persuasive sales presentations, negotiate contracts, and provide ongoing account management. Your ability to analyze market data and identify sales opportunities will be crucial in achieving success in this role. Experience in technology sales is preferred, as well as proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM software. If you are a motivated individual with a proven track record in sales, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to drive business development initiatives, we would love to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities to sell printed marketing materials, promotional items, branded apparel and packaging.
  • Conduct market research and analyze industry trends
  • Create and deliver sales presentations to potential clients
  • Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction
  • Provide ongoing account management and support

HIGH LEVEL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Proven track record in sales and account management selling print, promo and packaging.
  • Strong ability to analyze market data and identify sales opportunities
  • Experience in technology sales is preferred
  • Ability to negotiate effectively and close deals
  • Leadership skills to drive business development initiatives
  • Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM software

About the Company

Smart Source (the “Company”) was founded over a decade ago with one vision: to provide you, our customers, with a better way to manage branded communication costs – including all aspects of print spend and to provide a “one stop shop” focused on lowering costs and improving the ability to promote their brand.

Today, Smart Source has developed into one of the industry’s largest and fastest growing print and promotional distributors. We boast a national reach and a database of several hundred suppliers capable of providing every commercial and promotional marketing material imaginable. As a BPO, Business Process Outsourcer, Smart Source has developed an online auction system that leverages excess capacity from our certified vendor sources. In addition, our Print-on-Demand software offers customers the ability to customize marketing material specifically created for their company and eliminate the need for large pre-printed inventory. Smart Source serves as your Print Procurement & Marketing Department, offering total solutions including:

» Business Process Outsourcing

» Print and Promotional Product Sourcing

» Operational Print and Marketing Materials

» Inventory Management

» Design & Brand Compliance

» Digital Asset Management

» Web Design/Internet Marketing

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