Commercial Development Account Executive 1

Softchoice; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

At Softchoice, we seek a Commercial Development Account Executive who will drive digital transformation for clients. You'll manage accounts, create sales strategies, and build lasting relationships, all in a supportive work culture that champions innovation and inclusion. Join us to enhance your career and success in tech sales.

Benefits

Flexible workdays

Competitive benefits starting day one

Inclusive workplace culture

Professional development opportunities

Award-winning workplace environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in B2B sales.
• Experience in technology industry preferred.
• Strong presentation and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic account planning and managing customer relationships.
• Develop executive and C-level relationships with clients.
• Leverage Salesforce for account management and forecasting.

Skills

Sales Funnel Management

Business Acumen

Solution Selling

Strong Communication

Relationship Building

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Whyyou’lllove Softchoice:
We are a software-focused IT solutions and services provider that equips organizations to be agile and innovative, and for their people to be engaged, connected, and creative at work. That means moving them to the cloud, helping them build the workplace of tomorrow, and enabling them to make smarter decisions about their technology. By doing these things we help them create success for their customers and their people.

We stand proudly for our people and support their success through career development and advancement. We are recognized and respected for our culture of inclusion and belonging, continuously striving to do what’s good for our people and communities.

The impact you will have:

Challenging customers to disrupt and innovate. It has never been a better, more rewarding time to be in technology sales.

As Softchoice’s newestCommercial Development Account Executive, you help businesses seize the enormous opportunities of digital transformation. To do so, you challenge customers out of their comfort zone, while sustaining and strengthening our relationships along the way. Best of all, you do it all alongside one of North America’s most trusted technology services and solutions providers.

The Commercial Development Account Executive (CDAE) is a direct quota carrier, managing accounts in an assigned territory. The CDAE is responsible for full cycle sales and for maintaining the customer relationships with Softchoice to positively impact our Net Promoter Score (NPS). The CDAE is responsible to grow their accounts as well as prospect for new business by understanding and aligning our capabilities to a Customer’s desired business outcomes and by positioning Softchoice as a trusted “go-to” strategic partner. The CDAE will be responsible for all aspect of account management including processing quotes and orders and overdelivering on customers’ expectations.

Our Customer Engagement Model: This isn’t your typical sales job. With Softchoice, you lead with the customer at the forefront of everything you do, and consider selling to be a strategic partnership. You think differently about sales, and provide value by helping our customer bridge gaps in their business, and reach their goals through technology. You understand your customer's business thoroughly, to lead with personalized market insights, compelling cases for change and innovation, and help them see the path forward to success. Customer success, is our success.

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for strategic account planning, including industry research, competitive insight, and client forecasts

• Develop strong executive and C-level relationships with existing and prospective Softchoice clients

• Leverage Salesforce and Softchoice sales methodology to effectively manage accounts, opportunities, and pipelines with consistent and accurate forecasting

• Leverage industry and Softchoice knowledge to identify client business problems and drive and influence resources to address those opportunities through the solution sale of Software, Hardware and Services

• Maintain strategic alignment with local vendor and distribution channel partnerships

• Keep updated on product and industry knowledge and attend product training as required

• Collaborate and engage with internal stakeholders and resources with specialty knowledge as required to satisfy the customers business objectives.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• 2+ years of experience in a business-to-business (B2B) sales environment

• Experience in the technology industry preferred

• Experience navigating and understanding annual reports, financial data, and forecasting

• Solid business acumen and understanding of how to manage a sales funnel

• Understand solution selling and creating value for business clients.

• Demonstrate strong verbal, written, listening and presentation skills; with an ability to present complex solutions in a simple manner.

• Utilize strong problem solving, organizational and interpersonal skills

• High-level commitment to exceptional customer service and relationship building.

• A driven, self-motivated attitude with the ability to work individually and in a team environment.

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Not sure if you qualify? Think about applying anyway:
We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experiencefor the role.

At Softchoice, we offer opportunities to a diverse group including those with a variety of workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you are new to corporate tech, returning to work after a gap in employment, or looking to transition and take the next step in your career, we are excited to learn more about you and encourage you to apply.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• The People: You’ll thrive in our collaborative environment, surrounded by incredible colleagues who foster support and innovation, driving our collective success
• High-Performing Culture: At Softchoice, we are dedicated to achieving our goals and committed to success for our customers and each other
• Flexibility: Plan your workdays in a way that suits you best
• Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for 19 consecutive years
• Inclusive Culture: We are committed to an inclusive culture where every team member can be their authentic self
• Competitive Benefits: Benefit from competitive perks that start on day one

Inclusion & Equal opportunity employment:
We arean equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion & belonging. Peopleseeking employment at Softchoice are considered without regard to any protected category including but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Require accommodation? We are ready to help:
We areproud to provideinterview &employment accommodationduring the recruitment and hiring process. If you requireanyaccommodation to apply or interview for a position, please reach out directly [e-mail] .We are committed to working with you to best meet your needs.

Our commitment to your experience:
We arecommitted to the safety of all applicants and team members. With that in mind, we have implemented digital interviewing for everyone. We understand that you may need to interview with distractions around you(such as children or furry friends)and we willbe doing the same.

Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.

When you join Softchoice, we will onboard you remotely. Don't worry. It's quick, simple and you'll be connected with your new team in no time.

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