As a Sales Executive, you will be responsible for generating sales for audio visual systems.
This role requires approximately 50% travel within the assigned territory, meeting with potential and current customers to drive sales and build lasting relationships.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Identify sales prospects within assigned territory and provide accurate forecasts and activity reports to management.
- Analyze cross‑selling and up‑selling opportunities ensuring that all company products and services have been thoroughly presented and the sales cycle successfully executed.
- Exhibit a consultative sales approach to determine a customer’s visual collaboration needs.
- Develop price quotations and bid responses that are complete, accurate, and profitable.
- Prepare contracts and pricing strategies for targeted accounts and submit all required documentation.
- Develop a strategic comprehensive business plan.
- Work with the installation team to ensure a smooth transition from sale to installation.
- Develop and execute quarterly sales plans to expand existing client base and generate new business to meet established quota.
- Attend and participate in weekly office sales meetings.
- Meet or exceed monthly GP quota.
- Design and implement focused prospecting tools such as webinars, seminars, and use of social media campaigns to increase sales and expand the customer base in the designated territory.
- Establish professional relationships with manufacturer sales and sales engineering personnel.
- Actively use internal databases to complete client contact information, provide detailed notes and track pending activities.
- Follow up on leads within 24 hours of client inquiry.
- Represent company at technological briefings and trade shows as assigned.
- Participate in training and professional development activities as prescribed by management.
- Monitor non‑installed product commissions on a weekly basis to ensure timely completion by the end of the month.
- Other duties assigned as needed.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to understand, present and demonstrate visual collaboration products and services to end‑user customers.
- Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities.
- Ability to work and think independently and ensure to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with discretion.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Must have clear and professional communication skills (written and oral) both internally and externally.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Effective communication and interaction with employees, clients, and colleagues and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
Education and / or Experience
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
- A four‑year degree is preferred.
- At least 5-7 years of direct selling experience in the AV / VTC / Telecommunications / Construction / Technology industries preferred.
- Salesforce experience preferred.