Senior Account Executive

Paladin Technologies; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Canada is seeking a Senior Account Executive to drive sales and develop client relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical sales, particularly in integrated security and networking. This role involves creating strategic sales plans, collaborating with various departments, and presenting innovative solutions to clients. The company values results-oriented professionals with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to business development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years industry experience.
• Progressive outside Sales experience in a technical sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Create annual sales plan and strategic approach for the market.
• Develop strategic road map for existing client base.
• Collaborate with Operations and IT to drive penetration of integrated security systems.

Skills

Networking

Sales

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Security industry certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows XP

Windows 7

Job description

As a pro-active Senior Account Executive with Paladin Technologies, you will be responsible for achieving sales revenue goals, developing, and maintaining valued customer relationships, expanding the company’s current customer base, and developing and maintaining professional selling skills. Your business development skills combined with your technical knowledge of the market and contacts within the industry will lead to success. Your business acumen and ability to communicate with stakeholders and effectively identify opportunities will be crucial to ensuring the success of our client engagements.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Own the creation of your annual sales plan and develop your strategic approach for your market to increase sales in all company service offerings including integratedsecurity, networking / data cabling, and / or commercial audio-visual.
• Develop and Build-out strategic road map for existing client base; scope, project lifecycle and technology integration
• Work collaboratively with Operations, IT, Engineering, and other corporate departments to drive penetration of integrated security systems.
• Propose and present new solutions for security, integrated systems technologies, and infrastructure.
• Follow up on all sales leads and maintain CRM activities, opportunities, and forecasting.
• Monitor competitive landscape for changing security technology and trends to ensure Paladin’s offerings are leading edge and to add value to our clients through leveraging their existing technology.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Minimum 8+years industry experience
• Progressive outside Sales experience in a technical sales environment, ideally from the integrated security, networking / data cabling and / or commercial audio-visual industries

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Experience selling complex integrated solutions involving access control, CCTV, intrusion systems, structured cabling,corporate AV, or other related systems is preferred
• Experience selling into related sectors including gaming, healthcare, industrial construction, government, education, defense, utilitiesis considered an asset
• Knowledge of the following technologies is required : IP networks, low voltage electronics, power and communications, Windows XP or 7 workstations, Microsoft Office products
• Experience with the following technologies is an asset : Access Control, CCTV (IP), Intrusion Systems, Client-Servicer security applications, MS SQL databases, Server and Storage Infrastructure.
• Continuing education is highly valued – Technical, Associate’s, Bachelor’s degree or security industry certifications

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES :

• Results oriented networking and prospecting.
• Excellent written and verbal skills in one on one and large group situations.
• Excellent inter-personal skills including client and employee relations.
• Ability to organize workload for effective implementation.
• Ability to multi-task while working under deadlines and time constraints.
• Efficient in standard business software (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Onenote, Visio).
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to function as an effective team member in a collaborative sales environment.
• Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to effectively communicate, (i.e. see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with employees and / or customers; manual dexterity required for frequent reaching, and lifting of small objects, and operating office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS : In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate
• Some travel may be required.

Company Info :

Paladin Technologies is a premier North American complex systems integrator for building technology solutions, including IP security, alarms & monitoring, audio visual, low-voltage infrastructure, and networking. As a leader in the design, deployment, optimization, management, and maintenance of communication and digital networks, Paladin can meet the needs of clients on a national scale, while providing local support. Our team is the best in the industry, with manufacturer trained technicians, PMP-certified project managers, CTS- and RCDD-certified design engineers, coordinators, and administrative resources.

Paladin has offices coast to coast across the United Stated and Canada, and nearly 1,600 talented and committed professionals dedicated to custom-crafting and installing technology solutions for clients requiring Integrated Security, Network Infrastructure, Audio Visual, Fiber Optics / OSP, Structured Cabling, and more. We are always at the forefront of the changing technology landscape, and through continued training, complex client projects, and company support, we provide our colleagues with exciting challenges and a rewarding career as Paladin continues to grow.

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status . Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability & veterans, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email or call 1- to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.

We thank you for your application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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