Account Executive

Legrand Slovenija; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401K match

Paid time off

Disability plans

Parental leave

Bonus opportunities

Volunteer time off

ERGs

Job summary

Legrand, a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructures, is seeking an Account Executive for its Integrated AV division serving Georgia and South Carolina. You will manage relationships with key integrators, identify opportunities to drive volume, and develop account plans to review business performance with customers and internal teams.

You’ll coordinate with National Account Managers, use SFDC for pipeline tracking, and educate customers on products from brands like Chief,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management; 1–3 years sales experience.
• Experience with account management and B2B sales.
• Familiarity with Salesforce.com CRM is a plus.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships within assigned accounts
• Find opportunities to drive volume and sell new products
• Create account plans and conduct business reviews
• Coordinate with TSAE for technical needs and sales support
• Coordinate with National Account Managers to support regions
• Manage pipeline and keep SFDC updated
• Present to executives on strategic account information
• Educate key customers on new and existing products
• Represent company at trade shows and client meetings
• Provide reporting to sales and product management

Skills

Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Account Coordination

Teamwork

Presentation Skills

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Product Knowledge

Resourcefulness

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Account Executive to join the Integrated AV division in Georgia and South Carolina.

The Account Executive’s key responsibilities are to manage relationships key integrators accounts. They should generate new business, effectively manage current accounts, which include fostering account relationships and grow accounts at agreed levels.

Responsibilities

What Will You Do?

• Develop and maintain relationships within assigned accounts
• Find opportunities to drive more volume and sell new products at assigned accounts
• Creates accounts plans and executes business reviews
• Coordinates with TSAE to address technical needs and competitive sales support
• Coordination with the National Account Managers to support the regional offices
• Manages pipeline and keeps SFDC updated
• Actively pursue new business to penetrate and grow business; confer with potential customers regarding product needs and advise customers on types of products and design to purchase
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer information in CRM tool
• Effective communication between internal departments to manage projects (i.e. Management, Technical Application Specialist, Customer Service, etc.)
• Represent Company at trade shows, trade association and client meetings to promote products
• Provide reporting to sales and product management
• Educate key customers on new and existing products
• Effectively present (strategic account) information to executive management team
• Build and strengthen relationships with key players / decision makers
• Effectively work and collaborate with fellow Legrand associates
• Drive annual initiatives for assigned product sales targets
• Demonstrate our core values of Customer, People, Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Learning & Improvement, and Empowerment & Accountability.

Qualifications

Skills and Competencies:

• Relationship Building: Engages and establishes trust/credibility with key stakeholders across integrator organization
• Communication Skills: Articulates product / solution value proposition to integrators & alignment to end-user needs; intercompany communication
• Account Coordination: Understands integrator maturity, thinking strategically about tactical account planning
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to be customer focused and responsive to questions and needs
• Ability to work in a team environment, and leverage additional resources as needed
• Proven ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
• Proven ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to educate internal and external customers about new and existing products from brands; Chief, MAP, Da-Lite, Vaddio, Luxul, C2G
• Proven ability to make sound decisions within established guidelines
• Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is in consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law
• Moderate Level of product acumen
• High degree of resourcefulness

Minimum Education and Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in business managementMinimum of one to three (1-3) years’ sales experience; or combination of relevant education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with specific geographical-based markets in which the position residesExperience using SalesForce.com CRM tool is a plus

Working Conditions/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to make coordinated movements of the fingers for data entry on a keyboardAbility to lift up to 50 poundsGeneral (home) office and field sales environmentRequires regular ground travel to customer facilitiesEmployee will be engaged in customer events after hours and over the weekendLong-distance or air travel as needed – not to exceed 50% travel

Company Overview

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide. Legrand’s Integrated AV division delivers integrated and connected technology solutions that simplify how people communicate, collaborate, and engage. By uniting the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of audiovisual technologies, infrastructure, intelligent management platforms, and professional services, we help organizations create seamless, scalable experiences that meet today’s needs and evolve for the future.

Benefits

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• high employer 401K match
• paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• short-term and long-term disability benefit plans
• above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave
• bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans
• paid time off to volunteer
• active/growing Employee Resource Group network

For more information, visit legrand.us.