What are the responsibilities and job description for the Modernization Account Executive at Metro Elevator Georgia, Inc. position at Metro Elevator?
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Metro Elevator Georgia, Inc. ("Metro Elevator", "Metro") is searching for a highly motivated Modernization Account Executive responsible for driving revenue growth through both new business development and strategic management of existing customer relationships. This role focuses on identifying modernization opportunities, developing long-term improvement strategies for customers, and delivering customized modernization solutions that improve performance, safety, reliability, and lifecycle value. The ideal candidate is skilled at building trusted advisor relationships, uncovering modernization needs within existing portfolios, and proactively pursuing new modernization opportunities in the market.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prospect, develop, and negotiate modernization projects through consultative presentations, site evaluations, and solution-based selling approaches
- Manage and grow an assigned portfolio of existing accounts by identifying modernization opportunities and developing long-term strategies
- Conduct regular customer meetings and site visits to assess equipment condition, discuss modernization planning, and strengthen customer relationships
- Partner closely with operations, engineering, and project management teams to ensure modernization projects are delivered successfully and exceed customer expectations
- Meet aggressive modernization sales and revenue growth targets within assigned territory
- Qualify and pursue new customer leads to generate modernization opportunities
- Analyze equipment lifecycle, code compliance, performance issues, and market conditions to recommend tailored modernization solutions that align with customer goals and budgets
- Develop a strong understanding of modernization products, systems, and technologies through collaboration with operations and sales leadership
- Prepare modernization proposals, equipment assessments, project scopes, and customer presentations with a focus on value, reliability, and return on investment
- Maintain accurate opportunity tracking, pipeline management, and forecasting within Metro's sales tools
Qualifications:
- Ability to work dynamically and quickly in a team-oriented atmosphere
- Self-motivated and ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
- Demonstrate strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to create relationships internally and externally
- Goal-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Proficiency in CRM software, and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications (a plus, but not required):
- Bachelor's degree in business, Sales, Marketing or related field
- A minimum of two (2) years of successful industry sales experience with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
- Knowledge of the elevator industry
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary commensurate with qualifications
- Incentive plan
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401k plan with employer matching contribution
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Metro Elevator is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at jodihart@metro-elevator.com. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Metro Elevator is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, pregnancy, genetics, or any other legally-protected status.
Company Background:
Founded in 1987, Metro Elevator has been exclusively dedicated to maintaining, repairing, modernizing and installing elevator systems for over 38 years. Metro Elevator maintains commercial and residential facilities in over 40 states nationwide serving every major industry, including automotive, hospitality, healthcare, finance, government, education, energy and tech.
Metro Elevator Georgia, Inc., a local beacon of our broader operations, stands as an independent and locally owned division with a laser-focused dedication. Here, we uphold the Metro Elevator legacy of excellence and tailored service, ensuring that our clients' facilities are not just operational but optimally so.