What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive position at Vivid Ink?
Title: Outside Sales Representative
Reports To: Sales Manager
This is a BASE SALARY PLUS COMMISSION position.
COMMISSIONS are not Capped.
Prisma New Orleans (formerly Vivid Ink) is a full-service graphics communication, offset printing and fulfillment company founded in 1999. We strive to provide excellent customer service to our corporate graphics customers every time. We are seeking an Outside Sales Representative to join our continually growing team in our New Orleans Headquarters.
Responsibilities:
You will work in a team which includes you as the Outside Sales Representative and an Inside Account Coordinator.
- Meet and exceed monthly sales plan by growing existing client base as well as obtaining new clients
- Strategically target businesses in the assigned territory that meets our ideal customer profile
- Conduct daily calls and face-to-face meetings with customers (as current situation permits)
- Sell the company’s products or services to customers within your given territory
- Build and maintain relationships with new and repeat customers
- Educate customers on how products or services can benefit them financially and professionally
- Work closely with marketing department to help build the brand
- Work with internal staff to ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives
- Develop a trusted advisor relationship with key accounts
- Forecast and track key account metrics
- Prepare written presentations, reports and proposals as needed. Develop presentation skills utilizing computer tools and present to clients on a regular basis.
- Continually develop new product knowledge
- Actively participate in sale meetings, networking events, seminars and trade shows
Qualifications/Skills:
- At least 2 years of outside sales experience. Experience in the Offset Printing and Large Format Graphics industry is preferred.
- Possess strong presentation, negotiation and closing skills
- Must be self-motivated and work independently to meet or exceed goals
- Proven account management or other relevant experience
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level
- Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail
Key Competencies:
- Product Knowledge
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Demonstration Skills
- Closing Techniques
- Post-Sales Relationship Management
- Self-Starter
- Detail oriented
- Willing to work independently
- Always team focused
- Strategic Prospecting Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
- Planning and Organizing
- Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Influencing and Leading
- Delegation
- Team Work
- Adaptability
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Commission pay
- Uncapped commission
- Yearly bonus
Application Question(s):
- Can you pass a drug screening that includes Marijuana?
Experience:
- Sales and or Print: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $160,000